Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fresno, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fleming’s pairs a serious wine list with a creative cocktail program. The Signature Smoked Old Fashioned brings five-spice syrup and Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, while the wine bar pours Schramsberg and Taittinger by the glass. Zero-proof cocktails like Espresso Yourself hold their own. Social Hour trims prices on cocktails and featured wines. Customers describe the wine list as serious and extensive.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned ($24), a bourbon-forward cocktail with house-made five-spice syrup. For wine, the Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon ($20 for 2 oz, $60 for 6 oz) is a polished Alexander Valley pour. If you want to explore, the $15 wine flight offers three 2 oz pours.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the range of pours and flights, while cocktail drinkers can find creative signature drinks. The dedicated zero-proof menu also serves non-drinkers well.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $17-$24 on the main menu, with zero-proof options at $13. Wine by the glass starts around $9 for 2 oz and reaches $60 for a 6 oz pour of Silver Oak. Social Hour drinks are $9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The dedicated wine bar area offers sommelier-guided tastings and flights, and the wine list spans regions with vintages. The cocktail menu leans on house-made syrups and clarified techniques, with a separate zero-proof menu that includes Seedlip-based drinks.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is extensive and creative, featuring house-made syrups and clarified techniques. Signature drinks include the smoked old fashioned and clarified margarita. Social Hour offers $9 cocktails. Zero-proof versions are available at $13, with an option to add alcohol for $17.
Menu strengths
- — Hand-crafted cocktail menu with creative ingredients like five-spice syrup and clarified margarita technique.
- — Social Hour provides $9 cocktails, making the program accessible.
- — Zero-proof versions can be made with alcohol, offering flexibility.
Standout selections
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned ($24) with Basil Hayden Toast bourbon and house-made five-spice syrup.
- — A Cut Above ($18), a clarified margarita with Patron Silver and white peach.
- — Salted Caramel Espresso Martini ($18) with chilled espresso and house-made salted caramel syrup.
Pricing: Main menu $17-$24; Social Hour $9
Wine
The wine program is extensive, with a curated list of global selections. By-the-glass options include sparkling, white, and red from regions like Champagne, Napa, and Russian River. Wine flights are $15 for three 2 oz pours, and sommelier-guided tastings are available.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive wine list with vintages and global regions.
- — Wine bar offers flights and sommelier-guided tastings.; Customers describe the wine list as serious and extensive.
Standout selections
- — Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2019 ($20 for 2 oz, $60 for 6 oz).
- — Taittinger Brut la Francaise, Champagne NV ($14 for 2 oz, $42 for 6 oz).
- — Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2022 ($11 for 2 oz, $35 for 6 oz).
Pricing: 2 oz pours $8-$20; 6 oz pours $23-$60; flights $15
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu offers creative options using Seedlip and Lyre's spirits, alongside house-made sodas and teas. Prices range from $8 to $13. These drinks are not just afterthoughts but engineered to stand alone.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu with creative ingredients.; Non-alcoholic beverages include house-made sodas and teas.
- — Zero-proof cocktails can be made with alcohol on request.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Yourself ($13) with Seedlip Notas de Agave, vanilla-sage syrup, and espresso.
- — Golden State of Mind ($13) with Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, and turmeric syrup.
- — Blackberry Lavenderade ($8) with blackberries, lemon, and lavender syrup.
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktails $13; specialty drinks $8-$13
Spirits
Spirits are evidenced primarily as cocktail ingredients, with a range of premium brands across categories. No standalone spirits menu or by-the-glass pours were found.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails feature a variety of spirits including bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, and tequila.
Standout selections
- — WhistlePig PiggyBack 100% Rye is used in the Jones Street Manhattan.
How it sits with the food
As a steakhouse, the wine program emphasizes bold reds like Caymus and Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, which would suit rich dishes. The clarified A Cut Above margarita offers a citrusy counterpoint.
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