Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileVines Wine Bar & Spirits Shop
Louisville, KY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A wine bar and spirits shop where Rob Lersch curates a wine list emphasizing value, with by-the-glass and bottle options. The wine club delivers two monthly bottles for $65 with member discounts. Seasonal cocktails include a modernized Old Fashioned, and the retail shelf offers a notable bourbon selection.
- What should I order?
- Order the modernized Old Fashioned, a seasonal craft cocktail praised as delightful. For wine, let the staff guide you to a curated bottle that offers value, as the selection is chosen for price-quality ratio. Consider the wine club for monthly exploration.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts seeking a curated selection and a wine club with monthly variety. Bourbon lovers will appreciate the retail selection. Those who enjoy seasonal craft cocktails will find something interesting.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when you can settle in with a bottle, or during away-game screenings for Racing FC, as the bar is a proud pub partner. Off-peak times may allow more time to explore the retail shop.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine club membership is $65 per month for two bottles, including 10% off retail purchases.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- An original dog-friendly wine bar since 2014, with a retail shop and a wine club curated by Rob Lersch, who personally tastes each wine. Also a pub partner for Racing FC, hosting away-game viewings.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seasonal craft cocktails are offered, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. A modernized Old Fashioned has been singled out as delightful, indicating a thoughtful approach to classics.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal rotation keeps the cocktail list current and interesting.
- — Includes non-alcoholic cocktail options for designated drivers or abstainers.
Standout selections
- — Modernized Old Fashioned – A seasonal craft take on the classic, praised as delightful.
Wine
The wine program is curated by Rob Lersch, who personally tastes selections to ensure quality for price. Wine is available by the glass or bottle. The wine club offers monthly two-bottle selections in red, white, or mixed, with tasting notes and a 10% retail discount for members.
Menu strengths
- — Curated selection by Rob Lersch, who tastes all wines to provide best-tasting options for the price.
- — Wine club provides monthly variety with two bottles, available in red, white, or mixed, at $65 per month.
- — Members receive 10% off all retail purchases, adding value for regular buyers.
Standout selections
- — The venue is a wine bar offering wine by the glass or bottle, with a curated selection.
Pricing: Wine club: $65/month for two bottles; members receive 10% off retail.
Spirits
The spirits program focuses on retail sales, with a notable bourbon selection that has earned praise.
Menu strengths
- — Retail spirit selection includes a well-regarded bourbon assortment.
- — The shop allows customers to purchase bottles to take home, complementing the bar service.
Standout selections
- — The venue offers spirits, including bourbon, and a retail selection.
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