Where to find good Greek wines in SoCal

Greek wines aren't yet household names, nor are they widely available. But they are eminently affordable, as this selection suggests. Though the reds listed below are quite different from one another, the whites are similar enough -- each bearing, in its way, a lightly herbaceous aroma and lean, acid-driven texture -- to characterize as ideal for summer fare across the board. Note: The Greek Hellenic alphabet can sometimes yield slightly modified spellings of the varieties listed below, which are in italics. For those wanting to learn more about Greek wine, the website www.allaboutgreekwine.com is an indispensable starting point.

July 9, 2008