Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Vineyard Wine Company
Lake Mary, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A family-owned wine bar with a serious cellar: over 100 bins including Screaming Eagle and Opus One, plus a cocktail list that reaches beyond the expected. The Anejo Ember, with smoked Don Julio Añejo and Florida orange marmalade, is the kind of confident move that defines the program. Beer and non-alcoholic options keep the bar inclusive without diluting its wine-first identity.
- What should I order?
- Start with a glass of Soter Sparkling Rosé or Valdo Prosecco. For cocktails, the Cherry Wood Smoked Old Fashioned or The Anejo Ember. Beer drinkers should try the Bowingens 7 Layer Stout or Sideward Brewing Moonboots. If the budget allows, explore the cellar list for cult wines.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts seeking rare pours like Harlan Estate or Château d'Yquem, cocktail drinkers who appreciate smoked and house-made ingredients, and beer lovers interested in local Florida craft selections. The non-alcoholic options also make it accessible for designated drivers.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when the full bar and wine list are in play; the cellar list suggests a special-occasion visit. Weekday afternoons might be quieter for a focused tasting.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass ranges from $9 for Valdo Prosecco to $25 for Laurent-Perrier; bottles climb significantly for cult labels. The Anejo Ember cocktail is $18; beers range from $5 to $23.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wine list that goes beyond the ordinary, with over 100 bin numbers including Screaming Eagle and Opus One, paired with a cocktail menu that uses house-made syrups and marmalade. The family-owned, award-winning status adds a personal stake in the program.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eleven signature cocktails featuring premium spirits and house-made ingredients like rosemary cinnamon syrup and Florida orange marmalade. Creative, but pricing is mostly undisclosed.
Menu strengths
- — House-made elements: rosemary cinnamon simple syrup, Florida orange marmalade.
- — Premium spirits: Don Julio, High West Double Rye, Woodford Reserve, Hendrick's, Plantation.
Standout selections
- — The Anejo Ember: smoked Don Julio Añejo, fresh mint, house-made Florida orange marmalade, $18.
- — Cherry Wood Smoked Old Fashioned: Woodford Reserve Bourbon, house-made rosemary cinnamon simple syrup.
Pricing: The Anejo Ember is $18; other cocktail prices not listed.
Wine
Extensive wine list with over 100 bin numbers, including cult labels like Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate. Global selection by glass and bottle, with sparkling options from Champagne and Oregon.
Menu strengths
- — Over 100 bin numbers including Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Château d'Yquem.
- — Broad regional coverage: Italy, France, Spain, California, Oregon, Argentina, Australia.
Standout selections
- — Silver Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, $19/$70.
- — Soter Sparkling Rosé, Willamette Valley, $15/$58.
Pricing: Wines by glass/bottle: Valdo Prosecco $9/$34, Montebello Moscato $10/$38, Soter Sparkling Rosé $15/$58, Lanson $21/$77, Laurent-Perrier $25, Gainey Chardonnay $13/$48, Landy Pinot Noir $16/$62, Silver Ghost Cabernet $19/$70.
Beer
A compact but thoughtful beer list with German hefeweizen, Belgian pilsner, Irish stout, and local Florida craft. Includes gluten-free and non-alcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — Local Florida craft: Bowingens 7 Layer Stout (Casselberry) and Sideward Brewing Moonboots (Orlando).
- — Includes gluten-free (Estrella Daura) and non-alcoholic (O'Doul's, Untitled Art) options.
Standout selections
- — Bowingens 7 Layer Stout, milk stout from Casselberry, FL.
- — Sideward Brewing Moonboots, hazy IPA from Orlando, FL, 7% ABV.
- — Goose Island Bourbon County, bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout, 14.7% ABV, $23.
Pricing: Paulaner $7; Goose Island Bourbon County $23 for 16 oz; other prices not listed.
Nonalcoholic
Two non-alcoholic beers: O'Doul's Lager Style and Untitled Art Italian Style Pils. No mocktails or non-alcoholic cocktails listed.
Standout selections
- — Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic Italian Style Pils.
Pricing: O'Doul's is $5; Untitled Art price not listed.
Spirits
A range of premium spirits used in cocktails, including vodka, tequila, rye, bourbon, gin, rum, and brandy. No standalone spirits list or pricing.
Menu strengths
- — Showcases premium spirits like Don Julio Añejo, High West Double Rye, Woodford Reserve, Hendrick's Gin.
- — Covers a broad spirit spectrum across the cocktail menu.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio Añejo in The Anejo Ember.
- — High West Double Rye in Vineyard Manhattan.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing; spirits appear only as cocktail ingredients.
How it sits with the food
The wine list's breadth supports pairing with a range of dishes, from sparkling wines for starters to Napa Cabernet for red meat. Cocktails like the French 75 or Prickly Berry Mojito could complement lighter fare, though food specifics are not detailed here.
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