Wine bar
Unclaimed profileSixtyFour Wine Bar
Naperville, IL · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
SixtyFour Wine Bar leans on a serious wine program: 64 wines by the glass via SmartCard self-pour, plus a reserve list with rare Champagnes and Napa Cabs. Cocktails like the Southern Charm Old-Fashioned and OG Manhattan are competent, and the bar offers flights across categories. Non-alcoholic options are unusually broad, including wines, beers, and cocktail flights. Service earns praise from guests.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Southern Charm Old-Fashioned or the OG Manhattan. For wine, use the SmartCard to sample 1-oz pours before committing to a larger glass. Consider the cocktail flight to taste multiple signatures. Non-alcoholic drinkers can request a spirit-free cocktail or try the N/A Margarita flight.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the self-pour system and deep reserve list. Groups wanting variety can share flights of cocktails, tequila, or bourbon. Non-alcoholic drinkers will find rare options like non-alcoholic wine and beer. Those seeking a relaxed, exploratory drinking experience will fit in.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour brings discounts on caviar and oysters, and Wednesday offers no corkage fee for retail bottles over $25. Sunday brunch features $9 mimosas and Bloody Marys. These are good times to sample without committing to full pours.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14-$16; cocktail flights are $17. Wines by the glass range $8-$39, with reserve bottles from about $100 to over $2,000. Beer and non-alcoholic options are $8-$14. Neat flights for spirits are $15-$16.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The SmartCard self-pour system for 64 wines by the glass sets it apart, allowing controlled tasting sizes from 1 to 6 ounces. The reserve list includes high-end Champagnes and Napa Cabs, and a Grand Cru Wine Club offers membership perks. Non-alcoholic offerings are unusually broad, including wine, beer, and cocktail flights.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A solid list of eight signature cocktails with creative ingredients like peach-pecan simple and jalapeño. Flights allow sampling. Non-alcoholic spirits are available on request, broadening appeal.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse signature cocktail list with creative ingredients.; Offers cocktail flights for tasting.
Standout selections
- — Southern Charm Old-Fashioned – Buffalo Trace, peach-pecan simple, bitters, orange peel.
- — OG Manhattan – Michter's Rye, Antica vermouth, bitters, Luxardo cherry.
- — Bluegrass Mule – Michter's Sour Mash, blueberry, lemon, ginger beer, mint.
Pricing: Signature cocktails range from $14 to $16; cocktail flights are $17.
Wine
A standout program with 64 wines by the glass via SmartCard, including rare Champagnes and Napa Cabs. Reserve list is extensive. Non-alcoholic wines are available.
Menu strengths
- — Large selection of wines by the glass with self-pour technology.
- — Wine club and tasting events enhance wine program.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Yellow Label Brut – Champagne, $39 by the glass.
- — Opus One 2022 – Napa red blend, $589.98 per bottle.
- — Dom Perignon 2013 Brut – Champagne, $379.98 per bottle.
Pricing: Wines by the glass range from $8 to $39; reserve bottles from about $100 to $2,148.
Beer
A curated list of local and regional craft beers in bottles and cans, including a non-alcoholic option. No draft, but solid variety.
Menu strengths
- — Curated selection of local and regional craft beers.
Standout selections
- — Maplewood Son of Juice – hazy IPA, $14.
- — Beak & Skiff 1911 Original – hard cider, $12.
Pricing: Beer prices range from $9 to $14; hard ciders are $12-$13.
Nonalcoholic
One of the more inclusive non-alcoholic programs, with wines, beers, sparkling waters, and cocktail flights. Spirit-free cocktails available on request.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of non-alcoholic options across categories.; Non-alcoholic cocktail flights available.
Standout selections
- — Hand on Heart Chardonnay – non-alcoholic wine, $10.
- — Gruvi Non-Alcoholic Golden Ale – $9.
- — Free AF Margarita – included in cocktail flight.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic wines $9-$11; non-alcoholic beers $9; sparkling waters $8.
Spirits
A broad selection including allocated spirits, with neat flights for tequila and bourbon. Pours span from accessible to premium scotch.
Menu strengths
- — Curated selection including allocated spirits.; Offers neat flights for tasting.
Standout selections
- — Angel's Envy Bourbon – $15.; Lagavulin 16 Scotch – $36.
Pricing: Spirits range from $9 to $36 per pour; neat flights are $15-$16.
How it sits with the food
The bar menu includes raw bar items like oysters and caviar, which pair naturally with the sparkling wines and Champagnes on offer. The wine-by-the-glass system allows you to match small pours to different courses, while the cocktail list offers sweeter, fruit-forward options that could complement lighter fare.
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