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Melanie Wine Bar

Los Angeles, CA

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 85 out of 100

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Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-09-19 · Based on current public sources

Menu evidence checked: 2026-08-01

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

Melanie Wine Bar is a wine bar and restaurant with a beverage program that leans heavily on a broad, multi-region wine list. The list runs from sparkling and orange to chilled red and dessert, with by-the-glass prices from 11 to 32 and bottles from 70 to 155. A weekly Sunday all-bottle discount and private wine tastings add practical value. Beer and nonalcoholic options are small but deliberate, including a Heater Allen Pilsner and a Giesen N/A Riesling.

What should I order?
Start with the 2023 Bouvet, Chenin Blanc & Chardonnay from Cremant de Loire at 15 a glass, or step up to the 2021 Damilano Nebbiolo from Barolo at 26. For a lighter pour, the 2024 Petit et Fille Sauvignon Blanc from Pouilly-Fume is 20. If you are not drinking alcohol, the Giesen Riesling from New Zealand is 11.
Who will enjoy this place?
Anyone looking for a wide-ranging wine list with accessible by-the-glass options, from sparkling and orange to chilled red and dessert. Beer drinkers will find a small but specific selection, and nonalcoholic drinkers have a dedicated N/A wine and N/A beer section. Walk-in guests are welcomed for a casual wine-and-apps experience.
When should I go?
Sunday for the all-bottle 50% discount. The recurring monthly wine event offers a guided journey through a specific region led by a knowledgeable staff member. Private events include wine tastings and wine-paired dinners for up to 24 seated guests.
What should I expect to spend?
Glass prices range from 11 to 32, and bottles from 70 to 155. Beer is 7 to 10, and nonalcoholic options are 8 to 11. The Sunday all-bottle discount cuts bottle costs in half.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
The wine list is organized into Sparkling, Rosé, Orange, White, Chilled Red, Red, Dessert Wine, and N/A Wine sections, drawing from France, Italy, Australia, Argentina, Uruguay, Austria, Portugal, Germany, Romania, Chile, and California. A weekly Sunday all-bottle discount and a recurring monthly regional wine event distinguish the program.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Wine

Inebrious Wine score: 88 out of 100

A broad multi-region wine list organized into Sparkling, Rosé, Orange, White, Chilled Red, Red, Dessert Wine, and N/A Wine. Wines span France, Italy, Australia, Argentina, Uruguay, Austria, Portugal, Germany, Romania, Chile, and California. A weekly Sunday all-bottle discount and private wine tastings add practical value.

Menu strengths

  • — Eight distinct wine sections including orange, chilled red, and dessert
  • — Wines from a dozen countries by the glass and bottle

Standout selections

  • — 2021 Damilano, Nebbiolo from Barolo at 26 per glass or 125 per bottle
  • — 2023 Bouvet, Chenin Blanc & Chardonnay from Cremant de Loire at 15 per glass or 70 per bottle
  • — 2024 Petit et Fille, Sauvignon Blanc from Pouilly-Fume at 20 per glass or 100 per bottle

Pricing: Glass 11-32; bottle 70-155

Beer

Inebrious Beer score: 82 out of 100

A four-item beer section with a Heater Allen Pilsner from McMinnville, Oregon, two LA Ale Works offerings, and a Broken Timbers hard seltzer. Prices are 7 to 10. The list is small but covers pilsner, IPA, pale ale, and a flavored seltzer.

Menu strengths

  • — Four distinct beer and seltzer options; Includes a specific out-of-state pilsner from Heater Allen

Standout selections

  • — Heater Allen Pilsner from McMinnville, OR at 10
  • — Heater Allen Pilsner — 10 — McMinnville, OR.

Pricing: 7-10

Nonalcoholic

Inebrious Nonalcoholic score: 80 out of 100

A dedicated N/A section with a Giesen Riesling from New Zealand and two N/A beers: La Trappe Amber from the Netherlands and Estrella Galicia Pilsner from Spain. Prices are 11 for the wine and 8 to 10 for the beers.

Menu strengths

  • — Separate N/A Wine listing with a New Zealand Riesling
  • — Two imported N/A beers from the Netherlands and Spain

Standout selections

  • — Giesen, Riesling from New Zealand at 11; La Trappe Amber from the Netherlands at 10
  • — Giesen, Riesling — 11 — New Zealand; listed under N/A Wine.

Pricing: 8-11

How it sits with the food

Private events include wine-paired dinners for up to 24 seated guests. Walk-in guests are welcomed for a casual wine-and-apps experience.

Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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