Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileDNA Wine Lounge
Granite Bay, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
DNA Wine Lounge is a wine-first spot with an extensive list of family-owned producers, served in 6 or 9 oz pours or by the bottle. A three-pour flight for $25 and a double-blind tasting called The Black Glass add interactive angles. The beer list is brief, and non-alcoholic options exist without much detail. Wine club memberships start at $75 monthly.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Black Glass, a $12 double blind tasting where guessing the varietal correctly gets the wine on the house. For a structured comparison, build your own flight of three 3 oz pours for $25, or go straight to a glass of Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon at $25 for 6 oz.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who like exploring family-owned labels and appreciate flexible serving sizes. The blind-tasting game and flight option suit curious drinkers, while the wine club tiers appeal to regulars.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday nights offer 20% off bottles in-house, making it a good occasion for bottle sharing.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wines by the glass run from $12 for Batiso Prosecco to $32 for Taittinger Brut La Française. Bottles range from $48 to $130. A three-pour flight costs $25. Beers are $5 to $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Black Glass double blind tasting sets the lounge apart: guess the varietal and the wine is on you. The list also emphasizes small-production, family-owned wineries, with local, domestic, and international options, and wine club memberships at three levels.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The wine program is the core of DNA Wine Lounge, offering an extensive list of family-owned wineries with flexible 6 and 9 oz pours. A flight option and a blind-tasting game add interaction. Wine club memberships provide curated selections.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection of local, domestic, and international family-owned wineries available by the glass, bottle, or in a three-pour flight.
- — Flexible serving sizes (6 and 9 oz pours) and bottles for in-house or take-home accommodate different drinking occasions.
- — The Black Glass blind tasting engages guests with a challenge: guess the varietal correctly and the wine is complimentary.
Standout selections
- — The Black Glass: a $12 double blind tasting pour; identify the varietal and the wine is on the house.
- — Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley: $25 for 6 oz, $37 for 9 oz, or $92 for a bottle.
- — Taittinger Brut La Française Champagne: $32 for 6 oz, $48 for 9 oz, or $88 for a bottle.
- — Fonseca 20 Year Tawny Port: $17 for a 3 oz pour.
Pricing: Glasses $12–$32 (6 oz), $18–$48 (9 oz); bottles $48–$130; flights $25 for three 3 oz pours.
Beer
Beer is a minor but present part of the lounge, with a short list of three options. The local craft beer is the only nod to craft, while the other two are a light lager and a Belgian strong ale.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a local craft beer option, aligning with the venue's broader beverage focus.
- — Includes Delirium Tremens, a distinctive Belgian ale, for those seeking something beyond standard pours.
Standout selections
- — Local Craft Beer at $8.; Delirium Tremens at $10.
Pricing: Beers range from $5 to $10.
Nonalcoholic
The category exists as part of the venue's stated focus on wine, craft beer, and non-alcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — The venue explicitly includes non-alcoholic beverages in its focus, indicating availability for non-drinking guests.
Standout selections
- — Venue is a wine lounge with a focus on wine, craft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
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