Grilled chicken, tomato based dishes, gyros, roasted vegetables, mezze plates

Red cherry, plum, berry compote, soft spice, light tannin

Varietal:

Agiorgitiko

Vintage:

• 2024

ABV:

• 13%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Region: Peloponnese, Greece

Denthis is a collaborative project of small, family-run Greek wineries, brought to the US by importer Eklektikon. Focusing on indigenous grapes like Assyrtiko, Roditis, and Agiorgitiko, Denthis produces natural, low-intervention wines that are fresh, mineral-driven, and highly food-friendly. Their accessible “Stamnaki” line and select “Lost” wines showcase authentic, unpretentious Greek styles, often made with biodynamic or traditional methods across regions such as Peloponnese.

Game meats, roast chicken, braised dishes, steak, pizza, red sauce meals

Blackberry, blue fruit, violets, earthy spice, firm tannin

Varietal:

Cabernet Franc

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 14%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Region: Bordeaux, France

Château L'ESCART stands as a testament to a centuries-old winemaking legacy, deeply rooted in traditional agricultural heritage. Located at the gateway to Bordeaux, its 37-hectare vineyard, comprising a single block with vines averaging 43 years, reflects a profound dedication to authenticity. The unique clay-limestone soil, a hallmark since 1752, imparts unparalleled quality to the wines.

The vineyard's strategic location on a clay-limestone plateau ensures Château L'ESCART wines embody freshness, length, and distinction. The limestone contributes to the wines' elegance, while the clay adds strength and density—hallmark characteristics of the finest Bordeaux wines.

Roast lamb, grilled sausages, mushroom dishes, stew, charred vegetables

Dark berries, plum skin, herbal notes, earthy tones, light tannin, fresh acidity

Varietal:

Merlot

Vintage:

• 2021

ABV:

• 12%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Region: Tyrnavos, Greece

Papras Bio Wines  is operated by the Papras family. Stergios Papras, the family’s oenologist, has been a pioneer of organic viticulture in Greece. The family’s vineyards have been certified organic since 1990, one of the first to receive organic certification in Greece. The focus is on sparkling wines and the local “Black Muscat of Tyrnavos“. The terroir and the breeze from the nearby mount Olympus, make Tyrnavos ideal for sparkling and aromatic wines.- Eklektikon

Pizza, Tapas, Kebab

Bright, juicy red berries with fresh acidity, soft tannins, and a clean, lively finish.

Varietal:

Cabernet Franc, Grolleau

Vintage:

• 2023

ABV:

• 12%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Region: Rhône, France

Les Tètes is a collaborative wine venture orchestrated by four friends: Nicolas, Philippe, Baptiste, and Vivien. Nestled in the village of Le Pressoir within Touraine Azay-le-Rideau in the Loire Valley, Les Tètes endeavors to offer vibrant and affordable wines cultivated organically, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and with minimal sulfur intervention. In their own words, "Les Tétes is about friendship, and wines you drink with friends."

The wines of Les Tètes are crafted at Le Pressoir, situated in the village of Panzoult. Their vineyards adorn the landscape near the birthplace of Honoré de Balzac and Alexander Calder's workshop, enveloping the unspoiled surroundings of Château de Rigny-Ussé.

Aperitif, stinky cheeses, crunchy green salads, roast chicken, grilled vegetables

Apricot, peach skin, citrus peel, apple, light tannin, mineral finish

Varietal:

Arinto

Vintage:

• 2023

ABV:

• 11%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Funky

Region: Lisboa, Portugal

Hugo Mendes trained as a biomedical engineer, but in 2004 he discovered his true calling in winemaking. After years working in cellars and consulting across Portugal, he launched his own project in 2016, starting with a small batch of friend’s grapes and pre-selling wine over social media to fund the bottling. Based in Alenquer, north of Lisbon, Hugo focuses on indigenous grapes and natural freshness, crafting wines that capture the vibrant, chalky-clay soils and sunny, slightly Mediterranean climate of Lisboa. His wines are both expressive of their terroir and effortlessly drinkable, reflecting his creativity, passion, and commitment to a new generation of Portuguese winemaking.

Risotto, Seafood, White Meat

As refreshing as Sicilian wines get!

Varietal:

Malvasia, Moscadella, Cattaratto, Nerello Mascalese

Vintage:

• 2024

ABV:

• 12%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Region: Sicily, Italy

Frank’s wines are like none we have ever tasted, and there is no doubt they have raised a stir throughout the industry. These wines express the absolutely unique land of Mt. Etna in a way that no other wine has. You really have to taste the wines and watch the color and flavor evolve in your glass to understand them.

Vietnamese Goi Cuon, Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce, Grilled Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Grapefruit, apricot, lychee, and orange blossom.

Varietal:

Welschriesling, Muscat, Grüner Veltliner

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 11.5%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Region: Burgenland, Austria

Meinklang is a lively farm compromising the three typical fields of a Pannonian farmstead in East Austria south of capital town Vienna: wine-growing, fruits and agriculture. Each family-member is specialized in an aspect of farming. Unique is the estate owns Angus & Aubrac cattle herd. It`s the farms source for our own nutritious, organic fertilizer for lively soils in the vineyards and creates the closed circle in the biodynamic Demeter farming. Outstanding issues are the totally unpruned vines, called «graupert» and the extended maturation in concrete egg-shaped containers. As well as the family initiated the first holistic Demeter brewery where we refine the ancient grain beer out of the old varieties called Einkorn and Emmer wheat. - From Zev Rovine

Sweet & Sour Chicken, Thai Salad, Hawaiian Pizza

Apricot, peach, grapefruit, citrus and jasmine.

Varietal:

Riesling

Vintage:

• 2021

ABV:

• 12%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Region: Mosel, Germany

Sybille, a wine merchant hailing from a long line of vintners, ventured back to her roots in Mosel to oversee the production of her own wines at the family's bio-organically certified estate. Focused on elevating quality, the winery specializes in crafting dry wines rather than the traditional sweet varieties.