Wine Bar
Unclaimed profilePrimrose Path Wine Bar
College Station, TX · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Primrose Path Wine Bar runs a serious two-part beverage program. The Master Wine List spans sparkling, white, rosé and red by the glass from $12 to $20, with a regional bottle list reaching $2,150 in large format. The Master Spirits List is indexed by Wade Barkman, Jeffery Francis and Justin Scott, covering Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, Texas whiskey, Agave, Brandy and more, with pours from $8 to $1,000. The wine team is named on the list, and the spirits index includes local Texas producers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cabernet Franc, Cosentino 'The Franc' Lodi 2023 at $14 or the Super Tuscan, Baracchi 'O'Lillo' Cortona 2024 at $16 by the glass. For spirits, Blanton's Single Barrel at $35 or W.L. Weller 12 year at $36 are solid bourbon choices.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a broad by-the-glass wine selection or a deep whiskey and spirits index with Texas options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass runs $12 to $20; bottles range from $40 to $2,150. Spirits pours run $8 to $1,000, with half-ounce Louis XIII at $200.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Master Wine List names a dedicated wine team and includes large-format bottles like Hill Family Estate 'Origin' 6L at $2,150. The Master Spirits List is indexed by three named curators and includes a Texas whiskey section with Chimney Hill and Hush & Whisper.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The Master Wine List covers sparkling, white, rosé and red by the glass and an extensive regional bottle list. A named wine team and large-format bottles from $1,700 to $2,150 give the program unusual depth for a wine bar.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass range spans sparkling, white, rosé and red, priced $12 to $20.
- — Bottle list is organized by region and style, from American and French whites to Spanish, Italian and French reds.
- — A dedicated wine team is listed: Wade Barkman, Justin Scott, Samuel Crawford, Ryan Kirlin and David Kopp.
Standout selections
- — Cabernet Franc, Cosentino 'The Franc' Lodi 2023 at $14 by the glass.
- — Super Tuscan, Baracchi 'O'Lillo' Cortona 2024 at $16 by the glass.
Pricing: By the glass $12-$20; bottles $40-$2,150 including large format.
Spirits
The Master Spirits List is indexed by Wade Barkman, Jeffery Francis and Justin Scott and spans Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, American, Texas, Japanese, Irish, Absinthe, Amaro, Armagnac, Brandy/Calvados, Cognac, Cordial/Liqueur, Gin, Grappa, Lillet/Vermouth, Mezcal, Rum, Tequila and Vodka. Texas whiskey includes Chimney Hill and Hush & Whisper.
Menu strengths
- — Whiskey and spirits index covers a wide range of categories, from Scotch and Bourbon to Mezcal and Vodka.
- — Texas whiskey section names local producers Chimney Hill and Hush & Whisper.
- — Curated and indexed by Wade Barkman, Jeffery Francis and Justin Scott.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Single Barrel at $35 and W.L. Weller 12 year at $36.
- — The Macallan 18 year Sherry Oak at $56 and Monkey 47 at $22.
Pricing: Spirits pours $8-$1,000; Louis XIII $200 for 1/2 oz, $400 for 1 oz, $800 for 2 oz.
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