Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCanlis
Seattle, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Canlis's beverage program is anchored by a deep, award-winning wine list led by Wine Director Ally Lanoue. The list spans France, Germany, Austria, Australia, Italy, Spain, and the US, with notable Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet. By-the-glass options start at $20, pairings at $200. Beer and NA choices are limited but include local collaborations and solid NA beers. Guests praise the wine selection as distinctive and thoughtful.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Von Winning Riesling by the glass; move to the Kracher x Canlis Beerenauslese for a sweet finish. For beer, the Canlis x Holy Mountain imperial stout is a local collaboration worth trying.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts and collectors will appreciate the extensive list and rare bottles like Keller G-Max. Fine dining patrons seeking a curated beverage experience will also be satisfied.
- When should I go?
- Evening dining when the full wine list and pairings are available; the program is best experienced during dinner service.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine pairings start at $200 per person; by-the-glass wines range from $20 to $55; corkage is $50 per bottle for up to two bottles.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine program's 28 consecutive Wine Spectator Grand Awards and James Beard recognition set it apart. The team has trained four Master Sommeliers and nine advanced sommeliers, reflecting a serious commitment to beverage excellence.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Extensive and diverse list spanning major regions, with rare bottles and a focus on Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet. Led by Wine Director Ally Lanoue and a team of sommeliers, the program has earned 28 consecutive Grand Awards and a James Beard Award.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive and diverse global selection with rare and high-end bottles.
- — Award-winning program: 28 consecutive Wine Spectator Grand Awards since 1997 and James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program in 2017.
- — Team includes multiple sommeliers, with four Master Sommeliers and nine advanced sommeliers trained here.
Standout selections
- — Keller 2015 Riesling, G-Max, Trocken - rare Riesling at $2550.
- — 2013 Cristal Rosé - prestige Champagne at $1600.
- — Kracher x Canlis 2022 Beerenauslese - sweet wine collaboration at $90.
Pricing: Wine pairings start at $200 per person; corkage $50 per bottle (up to two 750ml). By-the-glass $14-$55.
Beer
Limited but curated selection on the wine list, including Belgian saison, Japanese IPA, and a local imperial stout collaboration with Holy Mountain. Cantillon lambic offers a high-end option.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a local collaboration with Holy Mountain Brewing, the Canlis x Holy Mountain imperial stout.
- — Offers a range from farmhouse ale to lambic, with non-alcoholic options available.
Standout selections
- — Canlis x Holy Mountain The Other, Imperial Stout, WA - local collaboration at $32.
- — Cantillon, Rosé de Gambrinus Lambic, Brussels - classic lambic at $60.
Pricing: Beer prices range from $14 to $60.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include two beers: Best Day Brewing Hazy IPA and Clausthaler. A referenced article suggests a developed NA cocktail program, but no menu details were available.
Menu strengths
- — Provides non-alcoholic beer options at an accessible price.
- — A Met article suggests a developed NA cocktail program, indicating attention to this category.
Standout selections
- — Best Day Brewing, Hazy IPA - non-alcoholic IPA at $8.
- — Clausthaler - non-alcoholic German beer at $8.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beers priced at $8 each.
How it sits with the food
The wine list's focus on Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet suggests thoughtful pairings with the restaurant's six-course menu. The $200 per person pairing option provides a curated experience.
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