Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileSymeon's Greek Restaurant
Yorkville, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Symeon's Greek Restaurant runs a wine list built on recognizable international labels and a deliberate Greek thread. The 'Wines & Beverages' section names Cabernet Sauvignon from Sterling and Coastal Ridge, Macmurray Ranch Pinot Noir, Matua Sauvignon Blanc, and two Chardonnays, while Zacharias Nemea, Malamatina Retsina, and Nasiakos Moschofilero tie the list to the kitchen's Greek identity. A 'Bubbly' heading adds sparkling options, with prices of 4.50 and 3.25 shown but not clearly matched to specific wines. The result is a broad, approachable list rather than a deep cellar.
- What should I order?
- Start with Zacharias Nemea for a Greek red that matches the restaurant's cooking, or Malamatina Retsina if you want the resinous Greek style. For a familiar white, Matua Sauvignon Blanc or Kendall Jackson Chardonnay are listed by name.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Diners who want a recognizable bottle alongside Greek food will find plenty of familiar names, and guests curious about Greek wine have several specific options to choose from.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The 'Bubbly' prices listed are 4.50 and 3.25, but the specific wine each price applies to is not clearly mapped. Other listed wines do not show prices.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wine list that pairs broadly familiar California, Italian, and New Zealand labels with Greek bottlings such as Zacharias Nemea, Malamatina Retsina, and Nasiakos Moschofilero, keeping the beverage program aligned with the restaurant's Greek menu.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A 'Wines & Beverages' section lists red, white, sparkling, and Greek wines by name and origin. The range covers California Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Italian Lambrusco and Pinot Grigio, and Greek bottlings including Zacharias Nemea and Malamatina Retsina.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated 'Wines & Beverages' section organizes multiple wines by name and origin.
- — The list spans red, white, sparkling, and Greek wines, giving diners several stylistic directions.
- — Greek selections such as Zacharias Nemea and Malamatina Retsina match the restaurant's Greek cuisine identity.
Standout selections
- — Zacharias Nemea (Greece) is a listed Greek red that aligns with the restaurant's cuisine.
- — Malamatina Retsina (Greece) offers a distinctly Greek style within the list.
- — Matua Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) is a named white for those seeking a familiar varietal.
- — Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon (California) is a listed red for diners who prefer a recognizable label.
Pricing: Bubbly prices of 4.50 and 3.25 are shown; the specific wine each applies to is not clearly mapped. Other listed wines do not show prices.
How it sits with the food
The Greek wines on the list, including Zacharias Nemea and Malamatina Retsina, align with the restaurant's Greek cuisine identity and offer a natural match for Greek dishes.
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