Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileVinnie's Wine Shop & Cocktail Bar
Seattle, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Vinnie's Wine Shop & Cocktail Bar pairs a natural wine bottle shop with a creative cocktail list that prints ABV percentages. Cocktails span $13–$28, including a zero-proof Saffron Spritz. Guests praise the rotating wine-by-the-glass selection and knowledgeable staff. Sunday happy hour offers half off glass pours. A $10 corkage fee applies to splitting bottles.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Tea Punch: cognac, Starward Two-Fold Whisky, lime, citrus oleo, and chamomile tea. For something brighter, the Juice Box blends blanco tequila with Campari and strawberry. The Oyster Wishes & Caviar Dreams is the splurge. Non-drinkers have the Saffron Spritz.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Natural wine enthusiasts will appreciate the bottle shop and rotating by-the-glass menu. Cocktail drinkers who value ingredient transparency will like the ABV-labeled menu. The non-alcoholic option makes it welcoming for designated drivers or those abstaining.
- When should I go?
- Sunday evenings for happy hour, when all glass pours are half off. The daily happy hour with $2 oysters also pairs well with a drink.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 to $28, with most around $14–$18. The non-alcoholic Saffron Spritz is $13. Wine by the glass and bottle prices are not published.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A dual identity as natural wine bar and bottle shop, with cocktails that list ABV percentages—a nod to transparency. The menu's creativity, from banana-infused negronis to oyster-shell vodka, sets it apart from standard wine bars.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative cocktail list with detailed ingredients and ABV percentages. Priced accessibly, with a range from $13 to $28. Includes a non-alcoholic option.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits variety includes gin, cognac, whiskey, tequila, vodka, and amaro.
Standout selections
- — Tea Punch – Cognac, Starward Two-Fold Whisky, lime, citrus oleo, chamomile tea, 13% ABV, $14
- — Old Fashioned – J.T.S Brown Bonded Whiskey, concord grape, lemon oil, angostura/mole bitters, 32% ABV, $18
- — Oyster Wishes & Caviar Dreams – Oyster shell-infused Timberline vodka, fino sherry, caviar back, 29% ABV, $28
Pricing: Cocktails range from $13 to $28, with a non-alcoholic option at $13.
Wine
Natural wine bar and bottle shop with a diverse selection. Guests praise rotating by-the-glass menu and knowledgeable staff. Sunday happy hour offers half off glass pours.
Menu strengths
- — Natural wine focus with bottle shop and bar.
- — Positive guest feedback on selection and staff expertise.
Standout selections
- — Rotating by-the-glass menu with wines from around the world (community praised).
- — Half off all glass pours on Sunday evenings.
Pricing: Wine by the glass is half off on Sunday happy hour; $10 corkage for splitting bottles. Bottle prices not published.
Nonalcoholic
Offers a dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail: Saffron Spritz with Pathfinder distillate, saffron sharbat, fresh citrus, and CO2. A single option but thoughtfully composed.
Standout selections
- — Saffron Spritz – Pathfinder non-alcoholic distillate, saffron sharbat, fresh citrus, CO2, 0% ABV, $13
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktail priced at $13.
Spirits
Spirits are showcased through the cocktail menu, featuring gin, cognac, whiskey, tequila, vodka, and amaro. No standalone spirits list found.
Standout selections
- — Camp Tawasentha – Copperworks Maltsmith Whiskey, Amaro Amorino, Ardbeg, vanilla, bitters, citrus, 14% ABV, $17
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or bottle sales pricing available.
How it sits with the food
Daily happy hour features $2 oysters, which pair naturally with the wine program and the Oyster Wishes & Caviar Dreams cocktail. Small plates are part of the menu, though specific pairings are not detailed.
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