Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Wine House on Market St. & The Wine Bar, Upstairs
Tallahassee, FL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A retail shop and wine bar with on-staff sommeliers, over 2,000 bottles from four continents and 10 countries, and a build-your-own flight of three for $20. Any bottle off the shelf can be opened on premises for a $10 corkage fee. The German-influenced beer list covers lagers, wheat beers, dark beers, and non-alcoholic options, with schnitzel nights tying the food and beverage together.
- What should I order?
- Start with the build-your-own flight of three for $20 to compare across the list. For a single glass, the Jax Vineyard Chardonnay ($16) or Andis Wines En Or Red Blend ($18) show the by-the-glass range. Beer drinkers should try Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier ($8 pint) or Ayinger Double Bock Celebrator ($6).
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine shoppers who want to taste before buying, groups comparing flights, and anyone seeking German beers alongside a serious wine selection. The $10 corkage fee suits those who prefer to choose a bottle from the shelf rather than order from the by-the-glass list.
- When should I go?
- For a tasting or flight, or to open a shelf bottle on premises with the $10 corkage fee. Schnitzel nights pair the German beer list with the food program.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House wines by the glass are $9–$10. Named selections range from $12 to $18 by the glass and $30 to $60 by the bottle. The build-your-own flight is $20. Beer is mostly $6–$7 bottled or canned, $8–$9.5 by the pint. Non-alcoholic beers are $6 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The only dedicated wine-only retail store and wine bar with on-staff sommeliers, stocking over 2,000 bottles from four continents and 10 countries. The retail-plus-bar model lets guests drink any shelf bottle on premises for a $10 corkage fee, and the German-influenced beer list includes one from the oldest brewery (1040 AD) in the world.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A wine-only retail store and bar with on-staff sommeliers, over 2,000 bottles from four continents and 10 countries, and a build-your-own flight of three for $20. Wines are listed by the glass and bottle across whites, rosé, sparkling, reds, and dessert wines. Any bottle off the shelf can be opened on premises for a $10 corkage fee.
Menu strengths
- — The only dedicated wine-only retail store and wine bar with on-staff sommeliers.
- — Over 2,000 bottles from four continents and 10 countries, with wines hand-selected and specialists assisting with selection and food pairings.
- — Retail-plus-bar model: any wine off the shelf can be consumed on premises for a $10 corkage fee.
Standout selections
- — Jax Vineyard Chardonnay (California) — $16 glass / $60 bottle — brioche, hazelnut, almonds, pear, green apple, lemon custard and minerals; 94 Pts. Wine Enthusiast.
- — Andis Wines En Or Red Blend (California) — $18 glass / $43 bottle — Syrah, Grenache & Mourvèdre; plums, dark cherry, chocolate and white pepper; 92 Pts. Wine Enthusiast.
- — Escudo Rojo Sauvignon Blanc (Chile) — $12 glass / $30 bottle — tropical fruits, citrus and subtle herbs with a mineral finish; 90 Pts. James Suckling.
- — Pintas Vintage Port 2014 — $20 — dessert wine by the glass (2oz); sweet with ripe tannins, dark mint chocolate and plums.
Pricing: House wines $9–$10 by glass; named selections $12–$18 by glass, $30–$60 by bottle; build-your-own flight of three $20; $10 corkage for any shelf bottle consumed on premises; dessert wines by the glass (2oz) $5–$20.
Beer
A German-focused specialty beer selection covering lagers, wheat beers, dark beers, seasonal/special beers, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beers. All beer is available to take home. The owners have German beers, including one from the oldest brewery (1040 AD) in the world, tying into the German-influenced food program with schnitzel nights.
Menu strengths
- — German-focused list with multiple styles: lagers, wheat beers, dark beers, seasonal/special beers, seltzers, and non-alcoholic options.
- — All beer is available for purchase to take home.
- — German beers include one from the oldest brewery (1040 AD) in the world, matching the German-influenced food program.
Standout selections
- — Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier — $8 pint — wheat beer.
- — Ayinger Double Bock Celebrator — $6 — dark beer.
- — Ayinger Bavarian Pils — $6 — lager beer.
- — Bitburger Lemon Radler — $9.5 pint — seasonal/special beer.
Pricing: Bottled/canned lagers, wheat beers, and dark beers mostly $6–$7; pints $8–$9.5; non-alcoholic beers $6 each.
Nonalcoholic
Three non-alcoholic beers are listed: Bitburger Pils, Krombacher Pils, and Weihenstephaner Premium Bavaricum, each $6. The menu instructs guests to ask their server for non-alcoholic beer/wine options.
Menu strengths
- — Three non-alcoholic beers listed on the menu, each $6.
- — Menu instructs guests to ask their server for non-alcoholic beer/wine options.
Standout selections
- — Bitburger Pils (non-alcoholic) — $6 — non-alcoholic beer.
- — Krombacher Pils (non-alcoholic) — $6 — non-alcoholic beer.
- — Weihenstephaner Premium Bavaricum (non-alcoholic) — $6 — non-alcoholic beer.
Pricing: $6 each.
How it sits with the food
Wine specialists assist with selection and food pairings. The German-influenced food program includes schnitzel nights and German dishes, with German beers as a natural match.
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