Wine bar
Unclaimed profileNice Winery
Houston, TX · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Nice Winery is an award-winning winery with guided tastings, sommelier-led classes, and winemaker dinners. Its wine club offers monthly red and white selections, and the program spans Texas, California, Washington, and Argentina. Special events include harvests and vineyard trips. Recent guests praise the storytelling and knowledge of guides like Katie and Nicholas, and one calls the 2020 Resilience life-changing.
- What should I order?
- Try the 2020 Resilience, a red that one guest described as life-changing, or explore the guided tasting to hear winemaker and sommelier stories. For a structured experience, join a wine dinner featuring Stag's Leap or Penfolds, or sample the new release Reserve Tempranillo from Jeff Ottmann.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts seeking education and depth will appreciate the sommelier-led classes and guided tastings. Club members enjoy monthly curated selections and a 20% discount, while collectors may favor the premium club's two red bottles per month.
- When should I go?
- Plan a visit during one of the winery's special events, such as a harvest or vineyard trip, for a behind-the-scenes look. Wine dinners offer a structured way to experience pairings with featured producers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine club memberships start at $49 per month for the Discovery club (two bottles) and $89 for the Premium club (two premium reds).
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Nice Winery's program is distinctive for its immersive educational events: sommelier-led classes, winemaker dinners, harvests, and vineyard trips. The winery has earned Top All-Around Winery honors three consecutive years, and its wine club tiers offer a structured way to explore reds or mixed selections.
Beverage categories
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Wine
An award-winning winery with guided tastings led by winemakers and sommeliers, special dinners featuring Stag's Leap and Penfolds, and a wine club offering monthly selections from Texas, California, Washington, and Argentina.
Menu strengths
- — Awarded Top All-Around Winery for three consecutive years.
- — Educational depth: sommelier-led classes, guided tastings, and winemaker dinners.
- — Variety of events: cruises, harvests, and vineyard trips.
Standout selections
- — 2020 Resilience – a red that one guest called life-changing.
- — Reserve Tempranillo – new release from Jeff Ottmann.
- — Texas Blanc and Lone Star Noir – featured in the Texas Harvest Celebration Dinner.
- — Rosé of Pinot Noir – charity release for The Rose event.
Pricing: Memberships: Discovery $49/month, Premium $89/month. Club members get 20% off purchases.
How it sits with the food
Wine paired dinners are a core part of the program, with past events featuring Texas harvest selections and international brands like Stag's Leap and Penfolds. These dinners pair food with specific wines, such as Texas Blanc, Lone Star Noir, and Reserve Tempranillo.
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