Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileSiesta Key Wine Bar
Sarasota, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Siesta Key Wine Bar builds its program around an extensive by-the-glass list spanning whites, reds, rosé, bubbly, and sweet wines from Napa, South Africa, France, Italy, Spain, and Florida. The Tawny Port flight offers 10, 20, and 30 year selections, and regular events include Belle Glos wax dipping and an End of Summer Luau tasting. Wine flights run $15, with most pours between $10 and $20.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Tawny Port flight ($25) to compare 10, 20, and 30 year aged expressions. For a white, the Hartford Court Chardonnay '23 Sonoma delivers white flowers and citrus oil ($16/6 oz). Red drinkers should try the Serial Cabernet 2019 Paso Robles, bold with smoke and leather ($13/6 oz).
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine-focused visitors who appreciate global selections and structured tastings will find the most value. The presence of domestic and craft beer plus a non-alcoholic option also accommodates mixed groups seeking lighter alternatives.
- When should I go?
- Plan a visit around scheduled wine-related events such as the Belle Glos wax dipping or the End of Summer Luau tasting for a more immersive experience.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wines by the glass range from $10 to $20 for 6 oz and $15 to $20 for 9 oz. Wine flights are $15; the Tawny Port flight is $25. Domestic beers run $3 to $5, craft beer $6 to $7, and non-alcoholic beer $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Tawny Port flight with three age statements and global wine sourcing that includes Florida set the program apart. Regular tasting events, such as Belle Glos wax dipping and an End of Summer Luau, add a hands-on layer beyond standard bar service.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The wine list spans whites, reds, rosé, bubbly, and sweet wines from Napa, South Africa, France, Italy, Spain, and Florida. Flights include white, red, mixed, or sweet options, plus a Tawny Port flight with 10, 20, and 30 year selections. Regular tastings and events like Belle Glos wax dipping reinforce the wine focus.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive by-the-glass selection covering multiple styles and regions
- — Tawny Port flight offers vertical comparison of 10, 20, and 30 year aged ports
- — Wine-centric events and tastings demonstrate a focused program
Standout selections
- — Tawny Port Flight – sample 10, 20, and 30 year Tawny Port ($25)
- — Hartford Court Chardonnay '23 Sonoma – white flowers, citrus oil, nectarine ($16/6 oz)
- — Serial Cabernet 2019 Paso Robles – bold, fruit-forward with smoke and leather ($13/6 oz)
Pricing: $10-$20 per glass (6 oz), $15-$20 per glass (9 oz); flights $15; Tawny Port flight $25
Beer
Beer selection covers domestic staples like Ultra, Corona, Yuengling, and Pabst Blue Ribbon, plus craft options. Pabst Blue Ribbon is priced at $3, while domestic cans run $5. Craft beers are available between $6 and $7, and a non-alcoholic beer is also offered.
Menu strengths
- — Includes familiar domestic brands at accessible price points
Standout selections
- — Pabst Blue Ribbon – classic domestic lager at $3
- — Ultra, Corona, Yuengling – domestic lineup at $5
Pricing: Domestic $3-$5; craft $6-$7
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited but present, with a non-alcoholic beer available at $6. The menu notes several non-alcoholic options, though only the beer is specified.
Menu strengths
- — Provides a non-alcoholic beer option for designated drivers or abstainers
Standout selections
- — N/A Beer — $6.00 — Non-alcoholic beer.; Non-alcoholic beer available.
Pricing: N/A beer $6
Spirits
Spirit-based offerings are minimal, consisting of a Fireball Shooter and spirit-based canned cocktails like High Noon and Surfside. A Delta 9 THC Infused Seltzer is also listed. Prices are low, with shooters at $3 and canned cocktails at $7.
Menu strengths
- — Covers a shooter and canned cocktail niche at low price points
Standout selections
- — Fireball Shooter – cinnamon whiskey shooter at $3
- — High Noon / Surfside – spirit-based canned cocktails at $7
Pricing: Fireball Shooter $3; High Noon/Surfside $7
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