Meli Wine and Mezze 1630 Columbia Road NW

Tastes like: French Sauvignon Blanc Dry, refreshing, citrusy Assyrtiko from the southern tip of mainland Greece. The perfect pairing for sunshine, shrimp, & dips!

Tastes like well-made California Chardonnay without all the fruit If you love beautiful oaked, well-made white wines, this will be your new favorite bottle. Smells like a basket of apricots and bouquet of jasmine, with a silky palate laden with vanilla and peaches. Drink with veggie souvlaki with extra yogurt, or with hummus while watching your favorite tv show.

Tastes like white Burgundy took a trip to the beach If you've tried Assyrtiko before, this take will be the polar opposite of what you're expecting. Aged on the lees, or yeast cells for 6 months, Familia pairs the bright apple, lemon, and saline notes you find in Assyrtiko with rich, tart flavors of creme fraiche and Greek yogurt. This is tzatziki's best friend.

Tastes like Sancerre, but Greek. A refreshing summertime white a la Santorini. Tart limes & lemons and mineral flavors make this a poolside treat with rich dips and salads with feta cheese.

For lovers of aged white wine! High acidity Portuguese whites are a steal for drinkers of aged Burgundy–especially Chablis. Years of bottle age have matured lemon flavors to Meyer, and tart apple to candied. Silky in the mouth, but with an earthy, tangy finish. Drink now, we've done the aging for you!

One of our few, and favorite non-Greek wines we offer! From volcanic soil in Etna, Italy comes a dry, slightly acidic, balanced white. Hits of minerals, grapefruits, and soft white tea. An easy pairing for hot weather and hot food!

Tastes like: Sunshine & lemons in a glass. We call this wine "if Pinot Grigio had personality". No shade Pinot Grigio, but Xynisteri is better. Sourced from the west coast of Cyprus, these grapes get a whole lot of sunshine and sea breeze, which you can feel from first sniff to its long, salty finish. Like a spritz of lemon, this makes everything better.

Big, full bodied whites for Greece are hard to find. Think similar to a Chenin Blanc or Chardonnay, but from Cyprus! Perfectly balanced with oaky dryness and fruity acidity. Notes of green fruit and citrus dance with beeswax and vanilla. The big sister to a staff favorite "Alina", this is a rare white you wont find anywhere else!

Tastes like: fresh fall leaves, apricots, and meyer lemon zest AKA orange wine that doesn't taste like pickles. Are you a rosé lover looking for something savory? This unique amphora-aged wine tastes like tart apricots & hay, and is perfect for pairing with dishes that traditionally pair with red—ahem, bifteki & veggie skewers anyone?

This orange wine from Karditsa is loaded with notes of orange and lemon, followed by hints of green apple skins and dry minerals. Pairs well with Bifteki and Htipiti!

This 100% Melot rose is perfect for the red wine drinker! Light, refreshing, and slightly prickly- this is a perfect chillable reddish rose.

From the best of Greek Syrah! A full body red has waves of cinnamon spice jams, hint of ripe red & dark berries, balance by a touch of vanilla and oak.

Tastes like: Barolo, so much so that we've switched to drinking this instead! Italian wine lovers, we've found your match! Woman-made and oh-so-delicious, this wine tastes like tart cherries, cinnamon spice, and violets. As only organic winery in the region, these wines age faster due to lack of preservatives. At 2017 vintage, it's already tasting perfectly aged :)

Tastes like: Unoaked Bordeaux Fans of tart, chocolatey treats unite! This yummy, silky red is a blend of Greece's most famous red grape Xinomavro and our friend Merlot. Delicious with chicken, and for sipping on its own.

Tastes Like: Chianti with personality! This medium-bodied red is all cherry all the time, with a hit of cigar box spice, and green herbs from the garden. We love drinking this on rainy days with hummus, pita, and chicken souvlaki.

A big red from another decade- seriously, it's a 2010! This Bordeaux-ish blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, & and Cab Frac (but from a much warmer climate), is ready to drink. Big notes of dried red fruit, heavy vanilla soaked oak and a kiss of savory smoke.

Tastes Like: Barolo's baby cousin Vertzami is perfect for red wine drinkers looking for a little more oomph! Try this bold, dry red from Lefkada, an island off the west coast of Greece. With flavors of blackberry & crunchy autumn leaves, this bottle pairs wonderfully with lamb skewers, grilled veggies, or truly anything with some char.

Tastes like: Funky Pinot Noir A natural wine from Crete, this light, bright, zippy red is best served after a few minutes in the fridge with lamb, or with dishes with a little fresno spice!

A very drinkable red- bright red fruits, plums and dark berries. Light spice with a hint of tannins. Try it with our Bifteki!

Tastes like nothing you've tried before. Apples and honey are delicious right? Well this wine is that, in a glass, but sparkling. Think all the warm autumnal spices, but brightened up for summertime because of the bubbles. The most refreshing poolside sipper there ever was, but also the perfect sparkling for pairing with spicy food.

Tastes like: champagne and a deep, dry rosé had a baby. This refreshing rosé bubbly from Karditsa in Central Greece tastes like if watermelon were bone dry! Amazing with all things dairyful—we love it with tzatziki!

Rum, cucumber, oregano, lime Zero-Proof: cucumber, oregano, lime

Rosé, retsina, orange, mediterranean tonic

With Spirit: Vodka, mastiha, lemon, mint Zero Proof: lemon mint

Our Greek-ish riff on an espresso martini, but for summer AKA on the rocks! Reg or decaff espresso, brandy, orange, coffee liqueur

"Pitchers" are served in quart containers, perfect for pool-safe sipping. Rum, cucumber, oregano, lime Zero-Proof: cucumber, oregano, lime

"Pitchers" are served in quart containers, perfect for pool-safe sipping. With Spirit: Vodka, mastiha, lemon, mint Zero Proof: lemon mint

"Pitchers" are served in quart containers, perfect for pool-safe sipping. Rosé, retsina, orange, mediterranean tonic

House marianted olives

A 5-pack of our favorite pita from Mastiha Bakery. Comes frozen. Ingredients: unbleached artisan wheat flour, water, greek evoo, yeast, salt Care Guide: Store in the freezer for up to 6 months. Warm on a skillet or in a toaster from frozen. Best enjoyed warm.