Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileDomenic's Bistro and Wine Bar
Fort Collins, CO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Domenic's Bistro and Wine Bar runs a beverage program with real range. The wine list spans sparkling to dessert, with Italian, French, Spanish, domestic, and Southern Hemisphere bottles and a by-the-glass selection from $10 to $20. Cocktails cover martinis, spritzes, spirit-forward classics, and dessert drinks, priced $12 to $15. A rotating draft beer collection and a non-alcoholic cocktail section round out the options.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Sazerac-style rye cocktail ($14) or the Vieux Carré-style rye and cognac drink ($14). For wine, the Nebbiolo d'Alba by the glass ($18) or a glass of Sangiovese ($13) shows the Italian range. The NA Kir Royale or Almave Blanco non-alcoholic cocktail ($11) are solid zero-proof picks.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a deep wine list with by-the-glass flexibility and a cocktail menu that covers both classics and lighter spritz options. The non-alcoholic section makes it work for those skipping alcohol, and the rotating draft list suits beer drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour and late-night happy hour offer discounted cocktail and wine pricing. Lunch also includes wine discounts. The monthly 'Lessons in Libations' event pairs a new spirit or cocktail with small bites.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $12 to $15. Wine by the glass runs $10 to $20; bottles range from $36 to $525. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $9 to $11. Draft beer pricing is not listed on the menu.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wine list positioned as one of Northern Colorado's best, with named producers like Patricia Green Cellars, Sea Smoke, and G.H. Mumm. The cocktail program includes a dedicated martini section and a monthly 'Lessons in Libations' event. A non-alcoholic cocktail section uses non-alcoholic spirits and sparkling wine alternatives.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A full cocktail section covers martinis, spritzes, spirit-forward classics like a Sazerac-style rye drink and a Vieux Carré-style rye and cognac drink, plus rum tropicals and dessert cocktails. Happy hour and late-night happy hour offer discounts. A monthly 'Lessons in Libations' event adds a spirit or cocktail focus.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated martini section with vodka or gin, dirty martini, and gin-based variations.
- — Spirit-forward classics including Sazerac-style, Vieux Carré-style, Manhattan-style, and Negroni-style drinks.
- — Spritz section made with sparkling wine, club soda, and liqueurs.
Standout selections
- — Sazerac-style rye cocktail ($14) with rye whiskey, simple syrup, Peychaud's bitters, and an absinthe rinse.
- — Vieux Carré-style cocktail ($14) with rye whiskey, cognac, vermouth, Benedictine, and Peychaud's bitters.
- — Manhattan-style rye cocktail ($15) with rye whiskey, Carpano Antica, and bitters.
- — Negroni-style gin cocktail ($14) with gin, Campari, and Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth.
Pricing: $12-$15
Wine
An extensive wine list with by-the-glass and bottle options, covering sparkling, white, red, and dessert categories from Italian, French, Spanish, domestic, and Southern Hemisphere regions. Named producers include Patricia Green Cellars, Roserock, Sea Smoke, Caymus, Shafer, Chappellet, Avignonesi, Bussola, Domìni Veneti, and G.H. Mumm. Wine discounts at lunch, happy hour, and late-night happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Broad geographic and varietal coverage across sparkling, white, red, and dessert wines.
- — Glass and bottle pricing listed in a clear glass | bottle format.
- — Multiple wine discount occasions: lunch, happy hour, and late-night happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Nebbiolo d'Alba ($18 | $72) by the glass or bottle.
- — Champagne Brut 'Cordon Rouge' G.H. Mumm ($20 | $80).
- — Pinot Noir ($18 | $72) by the glass or bottle.
- — Sangiovese ($13 | $52) by the glass or bottle.
Pricing: Glass $10-$20; bottle $36-$525
Beer
Domenic's features a rotating collection of 10 microbrews and imported draft beers. The menu lists Coors Original and a rotating cider under draft beer. No bottle or can list is detailed.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating collection of 10 microbrews and imported draft beers.
- — Draft selection includes Coors Original and a rotating cider.
Standout selections
- — Coors Original, listed under draft beer.; Rotating cider, listed under draft beer.
Nonalcoholic
A non-alcoholic cocktail section lists four named drinks using non-alcoholic spirits and sparkling wine alternatives, priced $9 to $11. A recent customer account describes receiving a non-alcoholic version of a classic cocktail after discussing preferences with the bartender. Soft drink refills are not complimentary.
Menu strengths
- — Four named non-alcoholic cocktails using non-alcoholic spirits and sparkling wine alternatives.
- — Non-alcoholic cocktails priced $9 to $11.; Bartender made a non-alcoholic version of a classic cocktail on request.
Standout selections
- — Almave Blanco non-alcoholic cocktail ($11) with prickly pear, cucumber, lime, and club soda.
- — Mionetto Aperitivo Alcohol Free cocktail ($10) with non-alcoholic sparkling wine, club soda, and grapefruit.
- — Almave Humo non-alcoholic cocktail ($11) with habanero syrup, lime, and Fever-Tree ginger beer.
- — Mock One non-alcoholic cocktail ($9) with lime and Fever-Tree ginger beer.
Pricing: $9-$11
Spirits
A Spirits section lists Grappa di Nebbiolo and Rare Wine Co. At $12 and $18 price points. The selection is narrow, with only these two named items detailed.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits section includes Grappa di Nebbiolo and Rare Wine Co.
Standout selections
- — Grappa di Nebbiolo ($12), listed under spirits.; Rare Wine Co. ($18), listed under spirits.
Pricing: $12-$18
How it sits with the food
The monthly 'Lessons in Libations' event pairs a featured spirit or cocktail with small bites.
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