Restaurant
Unclaimed profileVintage Year
Montgomery, AL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Vintage Year centers on an extensive bottle list that spans sparkling, rosé, white, red, and dessert sections, drawing from France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece, Australia, Argentina, Chile, and multiple U.S. Regions. Prices run from $7 dessert pours to a $599 reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, with a $25 corkage fee noted. The cocktail menu lists seven named drinks, each with full ingredients and prices from $11 to $13.
- What should I order?
- Begin with the Purveyors Fashion, a cocktail made with Jed Purveyors, Luxardo, Cointreau, bitters, and cherry juice. For wine, consider the Heitz Cellar "Martha's Vineyard" 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon or the Chateau Fuisse "Tete de Cuvee" 2021 Pouilly Fuisse.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests seeking a broad wine selection with options across regions and price points will find plenty to consider. Those who prefer a concise cocktail list with clearly stated ingredients and consistent pricing will also be well served.
- When should I go?
- A customer account describes ordering Purveyor old fashions as pre-dinner cocktails during an anniversary dinner, making the cocktail list a reasonable starting point for an evening meal.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced from $11 to $13. The bottle list ranges from $7 for dessert wines to $599 for a reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, with a $25 corkage fee if you bring your own wine.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bottle list carries a Wine Spectator Award notation on certain wines and includes a notice that some wines are currently out of stock. A Burgers & Bourbon Night is a recurring or featured menu event.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seven named cocktails, each with full ingredient lists and prices from $11 to $13. The list covers a range of spirits and styles, from a gin-and-prosecco Elderflower 77 to a jalapeño-infused tequila margarita and a bourbon smash with berry jam.
Menu strengths
- — Seven named cocktails with complete ingredient lists and prices.
- — Consistent pricing between $11 and $13 across the menu.
- — Variety of base spirits including gin, tequila, bourbon, cognac, and vodka.
Standout selections
- — Purveyors Fashion — Jed Purveyors, Luxardo, Cointreau, bitters, cherry juice, $13.
- — Elderflower 77 — Gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon, lime, prosecco, $12.
- — Spicy Cranberry Apple Margarita — Jalapeno infused tequila, Cointreau, cranberry-apple, agave, lime, salt rim, $11.
Pricing: $11–$13
Wine
An extensive bottle list with sparkling, rosé, white, red, and dessert sections, drawing from France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece, Australia, Argentina, Chile, and multiple U.S. Regions. Prices range from $7 for dessert wines to $599 for a reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Some wines are currently out of stock, and a $25 corkage fee is noted.
Menu strengths
- — Broad international representation across Europe, South America, Australia, and the U.S.
- — Full range of styles from sparkling and rosé to red, white, and dessert wines.
- — Price spectrum from $7 dessert pours to a $599 reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
Standout selections
- — Heitz Cellar "Martha's Vineyard" 2015, Oakville, Napa — Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, $599.
- — Chateau Fuisse, "Tete de Cuvee" 2021 Pouilly Fuisse, Burgundy — Old World Chardonnay, $147.
- — Aubrey Fils "Premier Cru" NV, France, Brut — Sparkling wine, $147.
- — Warres Otima 20yr Tawny Port — Dessert wine, $17.
Pricing: $7–$599; $25 corkage
Spirits
The venue website states a dedication to outstanding wine and spirits, and a Burgers & Bourbon Night is a recurring or featured event. A recent customer account describes ordering Purveyor old fashions as pre-dinner cocktails during an anniversary dinner.
Menu strengths
- — Website explicitly references outstanding spirits.; Burgers & Bourbon Night is a recurring or featured menu event.
Standout selections
- — Purveyor old fashions — described by a customer as a pre-dinner cocktail during an anniversary dinner.
How it sits with the food
The venue website describes Vintage Year as dedicated to finest hand-cut meats and freshest seafood, alongside outstanding wine and spirits.
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