Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Delachaise Wine Bar
New Orleans, LA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Delachaise Wine Bar pours over 350 wines, with 36 under $36 and five small-vineyard pours at $5 a glass. Its wine list has earned 'Best Wines BTG' and 'Best Wine List' nods, plus press from Wine Spectator and the New York Times. Summer brings frozen Riesling (Friesling) and frozen Rosé (Frosé). A full top shelf bar covers whiskey, gin, rum, and vodka, including Malort.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Friesling, a frozen Riesling that's a summer signature. Or go for one of the five small-vineyard wines at $5 a glass—a low-cost way to explore. For something stronger, ask for Malort from the full top shelf bar.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine lovers seeking a deep list with approachable prices will find plenty. Fans of frozen drinks have a reason to visit in summer. Spirits drinkers looking for a well-stocked bar, including Malort, are also covered.
- What should I expect to spend?
- With 36 wines under $36 and five small-vineyard wines at $5 a glass, the list offers accessible price points. Frosé is $6 during happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wine list of over 350 labels, combined with playful frozen offerings like Friesling and Frosé, sets this bar apart. Its accolades for best wines by the glass and best wine list, along with features in national press, underscore its standing.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A wine bar with over 350 wines, including 36 under $36 and five small-vineyard pours at $5. The list has won 'Best Wines BTG' and 'Best Wine List' and has been featured in Wine Spectator and the New York Times. Summer specials include frozen Riesling and rosé.
Menu strengths
- — Over 350 wines, with 36 priced under $36, offering considerable range and approachable pricing.
- — Five special small-vineyard wines at $5 a glass provide a low-cost way to explore.
- — The wine list has been voted 'Best Wines BTG' and 'Best Wine List', and the bar has drawn national press attention.
Standout selections
- — Friesling – frozen Riesling, a signature summer pour.
Pricing: 36 wines under $36; five small-vineyard wines at $5 a glass; Frosé $6 during happy hour
Spirits
A full top shelf bar stocks a wide variety of spirits, including whiskey, gin, rum, and vodka. Customers mention Malort as a specific offering, indicating a selection that goes beyond the usual.
Menu strengths
- — A wide variety covers whiskey, gin, rum, and vodka.
Standout selections
- — Malort – a bitter, herbal liqueur that stands out in the selection.
How it sits with the food
Friesling's frozen, sweet profile could match spicy or fried fare, fitting for a bar known for its fries. The five small-vineyard wines at $5 a glass invite experimentation alongside bar snacks.
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