Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileMACHETE
Greensboro, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
MACHETE is a wine bar whose program earned a Wine Enthusiast Forward 50 Top 50 Wine Restaurant in America nod for 2024. The wine list spans sparkling, white, red, rosé, orange, sake, dessert, and fortified categories, with pours by the bottle, 6oz, and 3oz. Cocktails lean creative—house originals, classics, and barrel-aged requests—while a dedicated spirit-free section and local draft beers round out the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with the White Negroni ($16), a gin-based classic, or the Audrey's Little Helper ($15) for something herbal. Wine drinkers should ask for the 2006 Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon ($210 bottle) for a rare aged pour, or a 3oz taste of the Damilano Barolo Lecinquevigne ($11).
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the global list and rare bottles, while cocktail fans can explore creative house originals and barrel-aged selections. The dedicated nonalcoholic section also serves designated drivers and abstainers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10–$18; wines by the glass start at $5.50 for a 3oz pour and bottles range from $36 to $290. Spirit-free cocktails are $10–$12, and beers range from $3 to $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Wine Enthusiast Forward 50 recognition and a list that includes aged bottles like a 2006 Cabernet set the wine program apart. The cocktail menu counters with housemade barrel-aged creations and savory-leaning house originals.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu pairs house originals with classics, using creative ingredients like fermented blueberry and yogurt. Housemade barrel-aged cocktails are available on request, and a recent customer praised the bartenders' creations.
Menu strengths
- — Menu lists numerous house cocktails with creative ingredients, from Audrey's Little Helper to Freaki Tzatziki.
- — Classic cocktails such as Smoked Manhattan and White Negroni are offered.
- — Housemade barrel-aged cocktails add a distinctive, labor-intensive option.
Standout selections
- — Audrey's Little Helper: Gin, basil, lillet blanc, orange bitters ($15)
- — Smoked Manhattan: Rye, dopo teatro, bitters, smoke ($16)
- — Housemade barrel-aged cocktails: Ask for current selections ($18)
Pricing: $13–$17 for house and classic cocktails; barrel-aged $18.
Wine
An extensive global list spans sparkling, white, red, rosé, orange, sake, dessert, and fortified wines. Pours come in bottle, 6oz, and 3oz sizes, and the list earned a Wine Enthusiast Forward 50 Top 50 Wine Restaurant in America 2024 nod.
Menu strengths
- — Named a Wine Enthusiast Forward 50 Top 50 Wine Restaurant in America 2024.
- — Deep list with rare aged bottles, including a 2006 Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon.
- — Offers pours in multiple sizes, from 3oz tastes to full bottles.
Standout selections
- — Riesling - Scharzhofberger Sekt Brut 2019, Saar, Germany ($94 bottle)
- — Blanc de Blancs - Delamotte 2014, Champagne, France ($290 bottle)
- — Cabernet Sauvignon - Andrew Geoffrey 2006, Diamond Mountain, CA ($210 bottle)
Pricing: Wines by the glass $5.50–$21 for 3oz/6oz; bottles $36–$290; dessert/fortified per 2oz $6–$40.
Beer
Draft and bottled selections lean local and regional, covering pilsner, lager, pale ale, IPA, gose, and sour styles. Prices are approachable, with PBR at $3 and craft drafts mostly $9–$10.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of styles from pilsner to sour, including local and regional craft beers.
- — Affordable options like PBR at $3 alongside premium pours.
Standout selections
- — Burial Surfwax IPA (draft, $10); Prairie Blueberry Boyfriend Sour (draft, 10oz, $9)
Pricing: Draft $3–$10; bottles $8–$9.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated spirit-free cocktail section offers composed zero-proof drinks like Sober Southsider and Lip Service. Local Fireweed Coffee and rotating hot tea round out the nonalcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated spirit-free cocktail section with three named selections.
- — Uses non-alcoholic spirits like Seedlip and Ritual for complexity.
- — Local coffee and tea options are priced at $4.
Standout selections
- — Sober Southsider: Seedlip garden, verjus blanc, lime, mint ($12)
- — Lip Service: Ritual apertivo, peach shrub, lemon, soda ($10)
Pricing: Spirit-free cocktails $10–$12; coffee and tea $4.
Spirits
A full spirits list is available on request, and the cocktail program showcases a wide range of spirits from scotch to cognac. Spirit-forward cocktails like It's the Cigars You Smoke and A Familiar Face demonstrate the depth.
Menu strengths
- — Full spirits list available for direct pours.; Spirit-forward cocktails and classics use a variety of base spirits.
- — Named selections span scotch, bourbon, cognac, and fernet.
Standout selections
- — It's the Cigars You Smoke: Blended scotch, islay scotch, sweet vermouth, peppercorn ($14)
- — A Familiar Face: Bourbon, averna, lemon, honey, clove, egg white, bitters ($16)
- — New Joe: Cognac, licor 43, fig, coffee, parmesan ($16)
Pricing: Spirit-based cocktails $13–$17; full spirits list available upon request.
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