Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileWilli’s Wine Bar
Santa Rosa, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Willi’s Wine Bar pairs a robust selection of local wines with knowledgeable staff and a full bar for expertly crafted cocktails. Guests can explore bartender-guided local wine flights, and the venue has been called a required pilgrimage by Sonoma Magazine. A recent customer praised the fantastic local wines and scrumptious food pairings. The wine list and pricing have drawn some criticism, but the program remains a solid choice for Wine Country drinking.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Russian River Valley Albariño, a local pour that anchors the wine program. For something different, the Pulp Fiction and One In A Melon cocktails from the full bar are worth trying. A dry martini is another reliable option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who appreciate a focused local wine selection and the option of a full bar with cocktails. The knowledgeable staff and bartender-guided flights suit those looking to explore Sonoma wines without leaving the table.
- When should I go?
- Anytime you want a wine flight or a cocktail. The venue works for a casual drink or a paired meal.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The Russian River Valley Albariño is listed at $75. Corkage is available at $35 for the first two bottles. Cocktail and spirits pricing is not detailed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A robust selection of local wines, knowledgeable staff, and bartender-guided wine flights. Sonoma Magazine called it 'perhaps the most Wine Country restaurant of them all' and a required pilgrimage.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The restaurant added a full bar offering expertly crafted cocktails.; Full bar with cocktails described on the site.
Menu strengths
- — Full bar with cocktails described on the site.
- — The restaurant added a full bar offering expertly crafted cocktails.
Standout selections
- — The restaurant added a full bar offering expertly crafted cocktails.
- — One In A Melon, another cocktail from the full bar that a reviewer enjoyed.
Wine
A robust selection of local wines and knowledgeable staff. Guests describe bartender-guided local wine flights and wine flights as a perfect offering with nice variety. Sonoma Magazine called it 'perhaps the most Wine Country restaurant of them all' and a required pilgrimage. A reviewer found the list and pricing underwhelming, citing a $75 Russian River Valley Albariño and an unimpressive Sauvignon Blanc.
Menu strengths
- — A robust selection of local wines and knowledgeable staff.
- — Site quotes guests describing bartender-guided local wine flights and wine flights as a perfect offering with nice variety.
- — A recent customer account describes the wine bar for fantastic local wines and scrumptious food pairings.
Standout selections
- — Russian River Valley Albariño, $75, a local white that anchors the by-the-glass or bottle options.
- — Sauvignon Blanc, a recommended white that a reviewer found unimpressive.
Pricing: Russian River Valley Albariño at $75; corkage $35 for the first two bottles.
Spirits
The restaurant added a full bar. A reviewer ordered a dry martini, Pulp Fiction, One In A Melon, and a glass of Aperture Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc, and reported that everything was so, so good.
Menu strengths
- — Full bar described on the site.; A reviewer ordered a dry martini and reported it was so, so good.
Standout selections
- — Pulp Fiction, a cocktail ordered by a reviewer who praised it.
- — One In A Melon, another cocktail from the full bar that a reviewer enjoyed.
- — Aperture Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc, a wine ordered by a reviewer alongside spirits.
How it sits with the food
A recent customer account describes fantastic local wines and scrumptious food pairings, suggesting the beverage program is designed to work with the kitchen's menu.
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