Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Rind
Sacramento, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Rind is a wine bar with a serious spritz game and a wine list that spans regions from Champagne to Napa. Happy hour delivers Sommelier's Selection pours at $10, and Wine Wednesday takes a third off any bottle. The beer list leans local, and non-alcoholic options—from NA wine to a Phony Negroni—are more than an afterthought.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Spritz al Select, a citrusy aperitivo with sparkling wine and blue cheese olives. For wine, the Nicolas Feuillatte Brut is a reliable Champagne pour. Happy hour's $10 Sommelier's Selection is the value move. Non-drinkers can try the Phony Negroni or NA Verdejo.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Aperitivo enthusiasts will find a rare depth of spritzes. Wine lovers seeking global variety without pretension will appreciate the list. The non-alcoholic offerings make it welcoming for designated drivers or those abstaining. Cheese-focused visitors will find the bar pairs naturally with its food menu.
- When should I go?
- Wine Wednesday is the best time for bottle service, with 1/3 off any bottle. Evenings are likely livelier, but the early promos are the draw.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13–$14, with mocktails around $8. Wines by the glass start at $12, and bottles range from $51 to $72. Happy hour wine is a standout at $10 for 5 oz. Beers are modestly priced, with cider at $9 and hefeweizen at $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The spritz menu is the signature—eleven variations including a Venetian Spritz with Lo-Fi Sweet Vermouth and a La Vie en Rose with strawberry aperitif. The wine list is global and includes a non-alcoholic Verdejo. Happy hour and Wine Wednesday add a promotional layer that rewards regulars.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive spritz and softail menu with unique aperitifs like Chamberyzette and Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro. Prices are modest for the category, and non-alcoholic mocktails are included. Happy hour discounts on wine and draft beer, but not on these cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Eleven spritz variations, from classic Americano to inventive La Vie en Rose.
- — Includes non-alcoholic mocktails like NoJito and The Phony Negroni.
Standout selections
- — V&T: Chambéry Dry Vermouth with Q Tonic, notes of cherry and elderflower.
- — Americano: Aperitivo Select with Dolin Dry Vermouth and Saratoga water.
- — Spritz al Select: Select Aperitivo with sparkling wine and blue cheese olives.
Pricing: V&T $13, Americano $14
Wine
A global wine list with sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines. Prices are reasonable, and promotions like Wine Wednesday and happy hour add value.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse global selection including Champagne, Cava, Provence rosé, and Napa Cabernet.
- — Happy hour offers Sommelier's Selection at $10 for 5 oz.
Standout selections
- — Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive Brut, Champagne, NV, $19.
- — Maison Saleya Grenache Blend Rosé, Provence, 2025, $18.
- — Copain Daybreak Sangiovese-Pinot Noir, Mendocino/Sonoma, 2025, $16.
Pricing: Bottles $51–$72; happy hour wine $10/5oz, $15/8oz
Beer
A compact but well-chosen beer list with local breweries like Porchlight and Urban Roots. Happy hour takes $2 off drafts. Non-alcoholic beers are also available, broadening the appeal.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local craft options from Porchlight and Urban Roots.
- — Non-alcoholic beers from Bulltown and Bitburger Drive.; Happy hour discount on all draft beers.
Standout selections
- — Nitty's Cider Peach Lemonade, Clarksburg, CA, 6.7% ABV.
- — Porchlight Czech Please, Czech Pilsner, CA.
- — Hofbräu Hefe Weizen, Germany, 5.1% ABV.
Pricing: Cider $9, hefeweizen $7, Belgian white $8
Nonalcoholic
An unusually broad non-alcoholic program covering sodas, mocktails, NA beer, and NA wine. The NoJito and Phony Negroni are thoughtful, and the NA Verdejo from Rueda offers a wine-like experience without alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple NA options across categories: sodas, mocktails, beer, and wine.
- — NA wine available by glass and bottle, a rarity.
- — NoJito priced at $8, making it an accessible mocktail.
Standout selections
- — NoJito: lime, sparkling Saratoga water, mint simple syrup.
- — The Phony Negroni: St. Agrestis non-alcoholic Negroni.
- — Verdejo, Shania, Gil Family Estates, Rueda, Spain, NV.
Pricing: Sparkling water $5, unsweetened tea $6, NoJito $8, NA wine $12 glass
How it sits with the food
The venue is a wine bar with a focus on cheese, so the wine list likely pairs with a cheese board. The Spritz al Select includes blue cheese stuffed olives, directly linking the bar to the food. The diverse wine regions offer flexibility for pairing with a variety of cheeses and small plates.
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