Wine bar
Unclaimed profile13 Celsius
Houston, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
13 Celsius runs a wine program that rewards exploration: an extensive list spanning Champagne, Burgundy, Piemonte, and beyond, with pours by the bottle, glass, and 3-ounce half-glass. Wines are cellared at a constant 13°C and preserved with Coravin. The rotating list shifts between vintages and selections, keeping even regulars on their toes. Prices run from $9 glasses of prosecco to a $2,500 Grand Cru Burgundy, but the half-glass format makes sampling approachable.
- What should I order?
- Start with a 3-ounce pour of the Patina Blanc Petit Chablis—a sharp entry into the rotating by-the-glass list. For a bigger commitment, the Vacca 'Gaja Principe' Barbaresco, served by the glass or bottle, shows the Piemonte depth the menu leans into. The half-glass format lets you move through several wines without overcommitting.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who like choice and flexibility will find a home here. The extensive list and multiple serving sizes suit both the curious sampler and the collector chasing a specific bottle like the Bartolo Mascarello Barolo.
- What should I expect to spend?
- By-the-glass pours run $9 to $38 for 6 ounces, with 3-ounce options at reduced prices. Bottles start at $31 for the Pietra e Sabbia prosecco and ascend to $2,500 for the Grand Cru Burgundy. A composed tasting across several half-glasses lands in the $20–$40 range.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The constant 13°C cellar and Coravin preservation speak to a program built around bottle integrity. The list is organized by region and style, with a rotating by-the-glass selection that changed between the June and September 2026 menus.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Extensive list spanning Champagne, Burgundy, Piemonte, and more, with pours by bottle, glass, and 3oz half-glass. Coravin preservation and constant 13°C cellaring maintain quality. The list rotates, offering new vintages and selections between menus. Prices range from $9 glasses to $2,500 Grand Cru bottles.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple serving formats—bottle, glass, and 3oz half-glass—let guests sample widely.
- — Cellared at a constant 13°C and served with Coravin, protecting opened bottles.
- — Rotating list with sections from Champagne to full-bodied reds, refreshed between June and September 2026 menus.
Standout selections
- — Patina Blanc chardonnay, Petit Chablis 2023—$13/6oz, $7.5/3oz, $47/bottle.
- — Vacca 'Gaja Principe' nebbiolo, Barbaresco 2021—$28/6oz, $15/3oz, $108/bottle.
- — Domaine de la Romanée Conti pinot noir Grand Cru Échézeaux 2020—$2,500/bottle.
Pricing: By-the-glass $9-$38 (6oz), half-glass lower; bottles $31-$2500.
How it sits with the food
Cheese and charcuterie plates are on the menu, so the Patina Blanc Petit Chablis or a lighter red from the Piemonte section would sit well alongside them. The Gonzalez Byass 'Matusalem' VORS sherry, poured by the ounce, offers a nutty companion to aged cheeses.
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