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🎲The Wild Card

Committee

Boston's Greek wine rabbit hole awaits

Seaport Β· Boston Β· Greek Β· Visit Website β†—

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Reviewed March 25, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietySmall but Thoughtful
MarkupFair
GlasswareBasic Stemmed
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

You open this list and it's immediately clear somebody actually cares about Greek wine β€” not just as a gimmick, but as a genuine program. It's not sprawling, but every producer earns their spot. For a waterfront Seaport restaurant that could easily coast on mediocre international stuff, this takes real conviction.

Selection Deep Dive

The list reads like a tour of the Greek appellations most Americans have never heard of: Zitsa in Epirus, Naoussa in Macedonia, Amyndaio, Santorini, Nemea. Producers like Thymiopoulos, Alpha Estate, Gai'a, and Troupis are the real deal β€” not tourist-trap Greek imports, but wines that serious Greek wine drinkers actually reach for. The Assyrtiko from Gai'a's 'Wild Ferment' is one of the most interesting expressions of Santorini on any Boston list, full stop. The gap is depth outside Greece β€” if you don't want to go full Hellenic tonight, your options thin out fast.

By the Glass

Eighteen by-the-glass options is a genuinely impressive number, and the range spans sparkling, white, orange, and red β€” all Greek. The $12–$18 glass range is reasonable given the quality of producers on the list, and the Kechris 'Tear of the Pine' Retsina alone is worth the price of admission for the curious. Rotation appears seasonal based on updated menus, which keeps things interesting.

πŸ’°Best Value

Xinomavro, Thymiopoulos, Naoussa 2018 β€” $40s (bottle)

Thymiopoulos is one of the benchmark producers for Xinomavro β€” Greece's answer to Nebbiolo β€” and getting it anywhere near the $40 range at a restaurant is a genuine steal. It's the wine that makes the whole list look smart.

πŸ’ŽHidden Gem

Kechris 'Tear of the Pine,' Thessaloniki 2017

Most tables will skip right past the Retsina because of its reputation as cheap pine-resin wine from a bad vacation. This one from Kechris is nothing like that β€” it's refined, savory, and genuinely fascinating with food. Order it just to say you did, then order it again because you actually like it.

β›”Skip This

Tselepos 'Amalia' Brut Roze, Nemea, Peloponnese NV

Not a bad wine, but Greek sparkling rosΓ© in this format rarely justifies the upcharge over the other, more distinctive options on this list. You're paying for the bubbles and the novelty; the Xinomavro or Assyrtiko bottles nearby offer more for the money.

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Assyrtiko, Gai'a 'Wild Ferment,' Santorini 2017 + Whole fish

Wild-ferment Assyrtiko has a saline, volcanic edge that mirrors the ocean without being delicate β€” it holds up to the char and olive oil that come with a whole roasted fish in a way that a lighter white simply can't.

🎲 The Bottom Line

Committee is quietly one of the best places in Boston to drink Greek wine, and the Seaport setting means most people walk in expecting a safe crowd-pleaser list and walk out having discovered Xinomavro. Send your adventurous friends here without hesitation.

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