Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileRumours Wine Bar
Englewood, FL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Rumours Wine Bar puts its weight behind wine, with 25 by the glass and more than 300 retail bottles. A Wednesday flight of four 3-ounce pours for $25 and a Thursday Bottle and Board for $35 reward regulars. Specialty cocktails such as the Espresso Martini and Rumours' Spritz add range, while the beer list stays mainstream. Non-alcoholic options, including NA sparkling wine and THC-infused Canyon Water, fill gaps.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Wednesday wine flight: four 3-ounce pours for $25, a practical way to sample the list. For a bottle, the Macon-Uchizy White Burgundy or the Vision Gruner Veltliner shows the white-focused range. If you want a cocktail, the Rumours' Spritz is the venue's take on an Italian tradition.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers looking for variety by the glass and a retail selection to browse will find the most to like. The Wednesday flight and Thursday Bottle and Board specials suit those who want structured tastings. Cocktail fans have a few named options, but the program is not the main draw.
- When should I go?
- Wednesdays for the four-pour wine flight at $25 and Thursdays for the Bottle and Board special at $35 are the standout occasions. Wine tastings, pairing dinners, and live music are offered, though specific schedules are not detailed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine program is unusually deep for a wine bar: 25 by the glass and more than 300 retail bottles. The Wednesday flight of four 3-ounce pours for $25 and the Thursday Bottle and Board special at $35 give structure to the list. A wine club with monthly curated bottles and discounts extends the reach beyond the bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Specialty cocktails are limited to four named drinks: Espresso Martini, Rumours' Spritz, LimonCello, and Chill the F*ck Out. The Rumours' Spritz is billed as an Italian tradition, but no recipes or prices are given. This is a short, competent list rather than a deep program.
Menu strengths
- — The menu includes a venue-specific Spritz described as an Italian tradition, giving the list a sense of place.
- — The Espresso Martini and LimonCello cover familiar cocktail categories, appealing to a broad crowd.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Martini — Specialty cocktail; Rumours' Spritz — Specialty cocktail described as an Italian tradition
Wine
The wine program is the core: 25 by the glass, over 300 retail bottles, and a list spanning whites, reds, sparkling, and pink. Named whites include Italian, Portuguese, Austrian, French, and German selections. Weekly specials and a wine club deepen the offering.
Menu strengths
- — The list spans multiple regions and styles, with a strong showing of white wines from Italy, Portugal, Austria, France, and Germany.
- — The Wednesday four-pour flight at $25 and Thursday Bottle and Board at $35 provide structured, value-oriented ways to explore.
- — A wine club with monthly curated bottles and discounts encourages ongoing engagement.
Standout selections
- — Macon-Uchizy White Burgundy; Vision Gruner Veltliner; Broadbent Vinho Verde
Pricing: Wednesday flight of four 3oz pours for $25; Thursday Bottle and Board for $35
Beer
The beer list is mainstream and compact: Yuengling, Michelob Ultra, Erdinger Dunkel, Shiner Bock, Jai Lai IPA, and Lucky Budha. It covers familiar American lagers, a German dark wheat, a Texas bock, an IPA, and a craft lager. No prices or rotating taps are noted.
Menu strengths
- — The list offers a mix of domestic staples and a German import, giving some range beyond light lagers.
- — Including Jai Lai IPA and Lucky Budha adds craft interest for beer drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Yuengling — Beer; Michelob Ultra — Beer; Erdinger Dunkel — Beer from Germany
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are unusually broad for a wine bar: NA sparkling wine, various NA beers, and Canyon Water THC-infused lemonade or iced tea. This covers guests who abstain from alcohol and those seeking a cannabis-infused alternative.
Menu strengths
- — The inclusion of NA sparkling wine and NA beers shows attention to non-drinkers.
- — Canyon Water THC-infused lemonade or iced tea adds a distinctive option not often seen.
Standout selections
- — NA Sparkling Wine — Non-alcoholic sparkling wine; Various NA Beers — Non-alcoholic beers
Spirits
The spirits selection is minimal, limited to a single canned/bottled option: Deep Eddy Vodka and Soda in lemon, lime, or grapefruit. This category is an afterthought.
Menu strengths
- — Deep Eddy Vodka and Soda offers a convenient, flavored ready-to-drink option.
- — The lemon, lime, and grapefruit flavors provide some variety within the single brand.
Standout selections
- — Deep Eddy Vodka and Soda — Vodka and soda in lemon, lime, or grapefruit flavors
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