Restaurant
Unclaimed profileEstelle
Saint Paul, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Estelle's beverage program leans into Iberian and Italian flavors with a creative cocktail list, an extensive wine list, and a rotating local draft beer selection. Cocktails are uniformly $16 and feature house-made components like shrubs and bitters. Low-proof and non-alcoholic options are equally considered, and the wine list includes sherry and aged bottles. A focused, well-priced program that rewards exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Rhubarb Shmoobarb, a pisco and mezcal cocktail with rhubarb, elderflower, and sfumato amaro. For wine, try the Atteca Old Vine Garnacha or a glass of Lustau Puerto Fino. The Portuguese G&T offers a crisp, aromatic alternative.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking unusual flavor combinations, wine lovers interested in Spanish and Portuguese varieties, and anyone wanting well-crafted non-alcoholic options. The low-proof and NA selections make it welcoming for moderate drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when the full cocktail and wine list is in play. The rotating sangria and seasonal menu changes provide reasons to return throughout the year.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are $16, low-proof options $9 to $12, and non-alcoholic drinks $8 to $13. Wine by the glass ranges $12 to $16; bottles start around $44. Draft beers are $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program's Iberian and Italian identity runs through everything: pisco and sherry in cocktails, a wine list heavy on Spain and Portugal, and digestifs like ginjinha and pacharán. House-made shrubs and bitters add a craft touch, while the uniform $16 cocktail price keeps things straightforward.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight signature cocktails at a uniform $16 show creative flair with house-made shrubs, bitters, and unexpected ingredients like rhubarb, pisco, and sfumato amaro. Low-proof options and a rotating sangria add range.
Menu strengths
- — Creative recipes with house-made components like shrubs and bitters.
Standout selections
- — Rhubarb Shmoobarb – rhubarb, pisco, mezcal, lime, elderflower, sfumato amaro, caraway, vanilla lime foam.
- — Portuguese G&T – Portuguese gin, fennel, grapefruit, lemon, top note tonic.
Pricing: Signature cocktails $16; low-proof $9-$12; non-alcoholic $8-$13.
Wine
Extensive list focused on Spain, Portugal, and Italy, with sherry and rare aged bottles.
Menu strengths
- — Deep regional focus on Iberian and Italian wines.
- — Includes rare and aged selections like 2012 Cava Gran Reserva.
Standout selections
- — Atteca Old Vine Garnacha – old vine garnacha from Ateca, Spain, $14/52.
- — Lustau Puerto Fino – fino sherry from Spain, $9.
Pricing: Reds $13-$180/bottle; whites $12-$80/bottle; sherry $9-$39.
Beer
Rotating draft list features six local Minnesota beers at a flat $8, with a gluten-free option and a Spanish natural cider. Bottle selection is limited but includes regional picks.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating drafts from Minnesota breweries.; Includes gluten-free and non-alcoholic beer options.
Standout selections
- — Cold Times Lager – Revolution Brewing, Chicago, IL, 4.8% ABV, $8.
- — Isastegi Natural Cider – 750mL from Basque, Spain, $30.
Pricing: Draft $8; bottles/cans $4-$10; Isastegi Natural Cider $30.
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful zero-proof program with house-made shrubs and sodas, plus NA beers from Firestone Walker and Surly. NA cocktails like Smoke Show mirror the creativity of the main list.
Menu strengths
- — House-made shrubs and sodas.; Crafted NA cocktails with unique ingredients.
Standout selections
- — Smoke Show – NA agave spirit, strawberry, balsamic, lime juice, watermelon, $13.
- — Lady Brett Ashley – bitter lemon, oregano, basil, citrus foam, peach bitters, $10.
Pricing: NA beers $7; NA cocktails $8-$13.
Spirits
Curated digestif list featuring Iberian and Italian liqueurs, plus a solid Port and Madeira selection. Spirits are integral to the cocktail program, though no dedicated spirits list exists.
Menu strengths
- — Curated selection of Iberian and Italian digestifs.; Includes rare and aged Port and Madeira.
Standout selections
- — Ginjinha – Portuguese cherry liqueur, $10.
- — Quevada 20yr – tawny port, aged 20 years.
Pricing: Digestifs $10-$18; Port and Madeira $10-$22.
How it sits with the food
The food menu, reflecting Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian flavors, pairs naturally with the wine list's garnachas, mencías, and verdejos. Sherry and port selections complement tapas-style dishes, while the cocktail list's herbal and bitter notes can stand up to robust flavors.
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