Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileKork Wine Bar
Georgetown, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Kork Wine Bar puts wine front and center with over 250 bottles and 50-plus by-the-glass pours, including a Coravin system that unlocks premium labels by the glass. The Cellar Circle club and Tuesday Date Night special round out a program that rewards both casual sippers and collectors. A rotating draft list and domestic bottles offer a low-key alternative to the deep cellar.
- What should I order?
- Start with a tasting flight to explore the range, then consider the Coravin-poured Taittinger La Francaise Brut at $22 a glass for a premium sparkling option. For a splurge, the Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido at $450 a bottle represents the depth of the list.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts seeking rare labels by the glass and collectors interested in a structured wine club will find much to appreciate. The Tuesday Date Night special attracts couples, while the rotating drafts and domestic bottles offer a casual option for beer drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Tuesday evenings present the Date Night special, pairing a bottle of wine and a pizza for $45. Wine club members also have quarterly events, though these are limited to the 100-member Cellar Circle.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine tastings start at $5, with glasses ranging up to $55 for premium pours like the Caymus Cabernet. Bottles span from $160 for Inniskillin Icewine to $4,000 for Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Rotating draft beers are $7, and domestic bottles are $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Coravin system allows exceptional wines by the glass that would otherwise only be available by the bottle, making high-end labels more accessible. The Cellar Circle wine club, limited to 100 members, offers quarterly curated selections in Classic and Premium tiers.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The wine program is the clear focus, offering over 50 by-the-glass selections and around 250 bottles from around the world. A Coravin system opens premium labels by the glass, and the Cellar Circle club adds a structured pathway for enthusiasts.
Menu strengths
- — An extensive list spanning sparkling, white, rosé, orange, red, and dessert wines from various regions.
- — The Coravin system allows premium wines by the glass, such as Taittinger Champagne and Caymus Cabernet.
- — The Cellar Circle wine club offers quarterly curated selections with Classic and Premium tiers.
Standout selections
- — Taittinger, La Francaise, Brut - $22 (glass) - Champagne, France
- — Casa E. Di Mirafiore, Barolo - $12 (tasting) / $23 (glass) - Nebbiolo, Italy
- — Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido - $450 (bottle) - Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Italy
Pricing: Tastings $5-$18; glasses $10-$55; bottles $160-$4,000
Beer
A compact but serviceable beer program offers rotating draft taps and domestic bottles at accessible prices. While not the focus, it provides a straightforward alternative to the wine-centric menu.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating draft taps include a mix of local and imported options like McConauhaze IPA and Peroni Pilsner.
- — Domestic bottles such as Shiner Bock and Yuengling are priced at a reasonable $5.
Standout selections
- — McConauhaze IPA - $7 - Rotating tap; Ziegen Bock Amber Lager - $7 - Rotating tap
Pricing: Rotating taps $7; domestic bottles $5
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited but include Corona NA, a non-alcoholic beer that provides a familiar choice for designated drivers or those abstaining. The program is minimal compared to the wine focus.
Menu strengths
- — Corona NA offers a well-known non-alcoholic beer option.
Standout selections
- — Corona NA — $5 — Non-alcoholic beer; Non-alcoholic drink options.
Pricing: Corona NA $5
How it sits with the food
Neapolitan pizza and charcuterie are available to pair with the wine list, and the Tuesday Date Night special combines a bottle with pizza.
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