Mediterranean Mezze With an Orin Swift Obsession
Alpharetta · Mediterranean/Greek/Middle Eastern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed November 9, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Mozaika Mezze’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Thirty-three bottles, every single one available by the glass — that's a rare move, and it immediately tells you this place wants you to explore rather than just order a bottle and be done with it. The list is compact but deliberately assembled, with a recognizable anchor in Orin Swift and some genuinely interesting detours into Greek and Lebanese territory. For a mezze restaurant in suburban Alpharetta, this is not the list you expected to find.
The backbone of this list is Orin Swift — five labels spanning Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel — which gives the list a California-forward lean that's both crowd-pleasing and defensible at these price points. What elevates it beyond predictable are the regional nods: Pieropan Soave from Veneto, Skouras Saint George from the Peloponnese, and Ksara Cabernet Sauvignon from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley are genuinely appropriate matches for the cuisine and not the kind of wines you typically find in Alpharetta. The whites are the stronger half — Lucien Albrecht Riesling from Alsace and Patz & Hall Chardonnay from Sonoma give you real range — while the red selection is mostly Orin Swift with limited depth beyond that. At 33 total labels, the list is tight enough to read in two minutes, but most of those two minutes are well spent.
The full-list-by-the-glass format is the single best thing about this wine program — you're never stuck buying a whole bottle of something you're not sure about, which is exactly right for a mezze-style meal where you're sharing a lot of small plates. Glass prices run $12 to $18, which is reasonable for this market, and the range of styles available by the pour is genuinely impressive for a 33-bottle list. No evidence of a rotating program or featured pours, so what you see is what you get — but what you get is enough.
Lucien Albrecht Riesling — $14/glass, $54/bottle
Lucien Albrecht is a serious Alsace producer making textbook dry Riesling with real tension and minerality — $54 a bottle for this label is a fair restaurant price, and $14 a glass is genuinely approachable for the quality. It's also a natural match for spiced, herb-forward mezze dishes.
Skouras Saint George
Saint George is made from Agiorgitiko, one of Greece's great native red grapes — think dark fruit, earthy depth, and enough structure to stand up to lamb or grilled meats. Most tables will walk right past it for a familiar California label, which means more for you.
Orin Swift Mannequin Chardonnay
At $68/bottle or $18/glass, Mannequin is the priciest white on the list and leans heavily into that big, oaky California Chardonnay style. Nothing wrong with the wine itself, but Patz & Hall Chardonnay gives you a more nuanced expression at $60/$16 — save yourself the premium.
Ksara Cabernet Sauvignon + Lamb Kofta
Ksara from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley has the kind of savory, earthy character that was practically built for lamb — the wine and the dish share a culinary geography that makes the pairing feel intentional rather than accidental.
The Bottom Line
Mozaika Mezze has no business having a wine list this considered in a Alpharetta strip mall, and yet here we are. The all-by-the-glass format, fair markups, and a few genuinely regional picks — especially the Skouras and Ksara — make this worth your attention. Order the Greek and Lebanese bottles, ignore the urge to default to Orin Swift, and you'll eat and drink very well.
33 wines captured from the source list, including wines not yet matched to our catalog. Availability, vintages, and prices can change. View source wine list.
RICOSSA $12 / $45 Moscato D'asti, Italy
White Wine
$12.00 / glass · $45.00 / bottle
CROWDED HOUSE SB $12 / $45 Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
White Wine
$12.00 / glass · $45.00 / bottle
BLANK STARE $16 / 62 Sauvignon Blanc, Orin Swift, Russian River Valley
White Wine
$16.00 / glass · $62.00 / bottle
PIEROPAN $16 / $62 Garganega, Soave, Italy
White Wine
$16.00 / glass · $62.00 / bottle
ATEMS $14 / $48 Pinot Grigio, Italy
White Wine
$14.00 / glass · $48.00 / bottle
CHATEAU STE MICHELLE RIESLING $12 / $45 Columbia Valley
White Wine
$12.00 / glass · $45.00 / bottle
LUCIEN ALBRECHT $14 / $54 Riesling, Alsace, France
White Wine
$14.00 / glass · $54.00 / bottle
MATANZAS CREEK $12 / $45 Chenin Blanc, California, USA
White Wine
$12.00 / glass · $45.00 / bottle
PATZ&HALL $16 / $60 Chardonnay, California, USA
White Wine
$16.00 / glass · $60.00 / bottle
MANNEQUIN $18 / $68 Chardonnay, Orin Swift, Russian River Valley
White Wine
$18.00 / glass · $68.00 / bottle
THE PALE $14 / $45 Rose, Sacha Lichine, Provence, France
Rosé Wine & Sake
$14.00 / glass · $45.00 / bottle
ZOE ROSE $12 / $42 Rose, Greece
Rosé Wine & Sake
$12.00 / glass · $42.00 / bottle
CARDINALE $12 / $48 Sweet Red Blend, California
Red Wine
$12.00 / glass · $48.00 / bottle
GASCON $12 / $48 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Red Wine
$12.00 / glass · $48.00 / bottle
ADVICE FROM JOHN $16 / $62 Merlot, Orin Swift, California
Red Wine
$16.00 / glass · $62.00 / bottle
SLANDER $18 / $68 Pinot Noir, Orin Swift, California
Red Wine
$18.00 / glass · $68.00 / bottle
8 YEARS IN THE DESERT $18 / $70 Zinfandel, Orin Swift, California
Red Wine
$18.00 / glass · $70.00 / bottle
FRANCISCAN $14 / $54 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Red Wine
$14.00 / glass · $54.00 / bottle
SKOURAS SAINT GEORGE $16 / $62 Red Wine, Greece
Red Wine
$16.00 / glass · $62.00 / bottle
KSARA $16 / $62 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Red Wine
$16.00 / glass · $62.00 / bottle
ANTINORI SUPER TUSCAN $16 / $62 Red Blend, Toscana, Italy
Red Wine
$16.00 / glass · $62.00 / bottle
AUSTIN HOPE QUEST $16 / $62 Cabernet Franc, California, USA
Red Wine
$16.00 / glass · $62.00 / bottle
AUSTIN HOPE $20 / $110 (1 liter bottle) Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
Red Wine
$20.00 / glass · $110.00 / bottle
LUCA PARETTI PROSECCO - ITALY $12 / $45
Sparkling Wine
$12.00 / glass · $45.00 / bottle
LUCA PARETTI PROSECCO ROSÉ - ITALY $14 / $50
Sparkling Wine
$14.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
J VINEYARDS BRUT $14 / $54 Sparkling wine, Russian River Valley
Sparkling Wine
$14.00 / glass · $54.00 / bottle
J VINEYARDS ROSÉ $16 / $62 Sparkling Wine, Russian River Valley
Sparkling Wine
$16.00 / glass · $62.00 / bottle
DONNAFUGATA BEN RYE PASSITO DI PANTELLERIA $25 Sicily, 2022
Dessert Wine
$25.00 / glass
CHATEU SUDUIRAUT SAUTERNES 1ER CRU CLASSE $25 Sauternes, 2013
Dessert Wine
$25.00 / glass
M. CHAPOUTIER BANYULS COLLECTION $20 France
Dessert Wine
$20.00 / glass
FAR NIENTE DOLCE LATE HARVEST $25 Napa Valley, 2019
Dessert Wine
$25.00 / glass
SAMOS MUSCAT $15 Muscat of Samos
Dessert Wine
$15.00 / glass
INNISKILIN VIDAL ICEWINE $25 Niagara, Peninsula
Dessert Wine
$25.00 / glass
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Sushi Sumo isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that abundantly clear. If you're here for the sushi, stick to sake or beer — both will serve you far better than a mass-market Merlot. The wine program gets a Lazy List badge not because of the price, but because three identical-label bottles and zero effort is a choice, and not a good one.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Alpharetta · Italian
Crust is a solid neighborhood Italian spot where the wine list is a supporting player, not the headliner — and that's fine. Come for the rigatoni alla vodka and garlic knots; order a glass of whatever red they're pouring and don't overthink it. We'd send a friend here for dinner without hesitation, just not for the wine list alone.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Alpharetta · Other
Charcoal N Chill is not a destination for wine. Three bottles, all heavily marked up, all available at your nearest grocery store for a fraction of the price — this is a wine list that exists to check a box, not to serve anyone. If you're eating here, drink whatever they're making with the charcoal and save the wine for somewhere that cares.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Alpharetta · Asian
Ichiban's wine list is exactly what you'd expect at a solid suburban steak-and-sushi spot — recognizable producers, honest prices, and near-universal by-the-glass availability. It won't excite you, but it won't embarrass you either. If you're here for the food, the Alamos Malbec at $28 a bottle keeps things easy and affordable.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Alpharetta · Mediterranean/Greek/Middle Eastern
Efendi's wine list is a competent, fair-priced selection that plays it safe with California heavyweights while quietly sneaking in a few Turkish bottles that are the most compelling things on the menu. If you're here, do yourself a favor and skip the Prisoner, grab the Kavaklidere Yakut, and let the kitchen do what it does. It's not a destination wine list, but it won't let you down either.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Alpharetta · Alpharetta · American Comfort / Bar
Sunset Alpharetta is a genuinely fun night out in Downtown Alpharetta, and the wine list won't ruin it — but it also won't be the reason you come back. The regional focus on California and Italy keeps things familiar, pricing appears to lean steep for the area, and there's no evidence of a wine program with ambition beyond the basics. Go for the vibe, order what sounds good, and don't overthink the list.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Suwanee · Mediterranean/Greek/Middle Eastern
Raik's wine list is fair, functional, and priced honestly — the Catena Malbec alone makes it worth ordering a bottle rather than defaulting to cocktails. It's not a destination for wine nerds, but for a neighborhood Mediterranean spot in Suwanee, this list does the job without embarrassing anyone at the table.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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