Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Tucson, AZ · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fleming's pairs a serious wine bar with a creative cocktail list, offering two-ounce pours and flights that invite exploration. The Signature Smoked Old Fashioned is a smoky, bitter-leaning standout, while The Icons flight showcases benchmark Napa Cabernets. Social Hour brings cocktails and wine down to $9 nightly, and zero-proof options like Espresso Yourself are built with the same care. This is a program with range, from a quick glass to a deep dive.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned ($24) for a smoky, five-spice take on a classic, or explore the wine bar's The Icons flight for a lineup of Cabernet Sauvignons from Davies, Caymus, Chateau Montelena, and Silver Oak. A 2-oz pour of Silver Oak offers a cost-effective way to taste a benchmark wine.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive by-the-glass and flight options, especially the themed flights. Cocktail drinkers will find creative, well-constructed drinks, and those avoiding alcohol have a solid array of zero-proof cocktails. Social Hour pricing makes it accessible for a casual stop.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails range from $17 to $24, with Social Hour cocktails at $9. Wine pours are structured as 2-oz tastes from $3 to $25 and 6-oz glasses from $9 to $75; lunch wine bottles run $40 to $112.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The dual 2-oz and 6-oz pour format invites low-risk exploration of premium wines, and flights like The Icons and Bubble Head offer curated comparisons. The cocktail list is equally ambitious, with house-made syrups and premium spirits, plus a dedicated zero-proof section.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu balances creative originals with familiar builds, featuring house-made syrups and premium spirits. Signature pours like the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned and Artisanal Margarita sit alongside Social Hour value options at $9.
Menu strengths
- — Creative and classic cocktails with house-made syrups and premium spirits.
- — Wide price range, from $9 Social Hour cocktails to $24 signature pours.
- — After-dinner options like Salted Caramel Espresso Martini extend the program.
Standout selections
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned: Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, Angostura bitters, house-made five-spice syrup.
- — Artisanal Margarita: Tequila Ocho Plata, Cointreau, Tajin rim, dried lime.
- — Small Batch Smash: WhistlePig PiggyBack 100 Proof Bourbon, mint, maple, lemon.
Wine
A wine bar with global reach, offering an extensive list by the glass and bottle, plus themed flights. The dual pour sizes encourage exploration, and the 'Icons' flight assembles top Napa Cabernets. One customer praised the Quilt Cabernet as well-aged and robust.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection with global representation, including Champagne, Napa Cabernet, and more.
- — Flights like Bubble Head and The Icons offer curated tasting experiences.
- — Flexible 2-oz and 6-oz pours allow sampling high-end wines affordably.
Standout selections
- — The Icons Flight: Davies, Caymus, Chateau Montelena, Silver Oak Cabernets.
- — Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2019.; Quilt Cabernet, Napa Valley – glass $22 / bottle $88.
Pricing: 2-oz pours $3-$25; 6-oz pours $9-$75; lunch bottles $40-$112; flights $15 for three 2-oz pours on lunch menu.
Nonalcoholic
A thoughtful zero-proof program uses Seedlip and Lyre's spirits to create cocktails that mirror the main list's complexity. Options like Espresso Yourself and Golden State of Mind are priced at $13, with additional non-alcoholic beverages on the lunch menu.
Menu strengths
- — Zero-proof cocktails are crafted with non-alcoholic spirits like Seedlip and Lyre's.
- — Range of options from zero-proof cocktails to sparkling tea and lavender lemonade.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Yourself: Seedlip Notas de Agave, vanilla-sage syrup, espresso.
- — Golden State of Mind: Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, turmeric syrup, ginger beer.
- — Blackberry Lavenderade: blackberries, lemon, lavender syrup, sparkling water.
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktails $13; other non-alcoholic beverages $7-$13 on lunch menu.
Spirits
Spirits are showcased primarily through the cocktail program, featuring premium bourbon, rye, tequila, vodka, and rum. The venue also hosts Prime Pours & Pairings events with distillers, indicating a spirits-focused engagement beyond the bar.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirits such as Basil Hayden Toast, WhistlePig PiggyBack, and Tequila Ocho Plata are used in cocktails.
- — Prime Pours & Pairings events feature distillers, offering spirits education and tastings.
Standout selections
- — WhistlePig PiggyBack 100% Rye, used in the Jones Street Manhattan.
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