All Glass, No Bottle Drama
· Greensboro · New American and Wine Bar · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 5, 2026
RagingWine reviewed 1808 Craft & Vine’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The first thing you notice about 1808 Craft & Vine's wine list is that every single bottle is also available by the glass — all 23 of them. That's not an accident; that's a philosophy. The pricing stays in a tight $10–$14/glass and $30–$42/bottle band, which signals a place that wants people drinking wine, not anxiously squinting at the right-hand column.
For a 23-label list, this one covers real ground: Burgenland white blends, Rheinhessen Riesling, Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc, Ribera del Duero, and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo share space with Dry Creek Fumé Blanc and Napa rosé. It's not deep — there's no Burgundy, no Champagne, no aged anything — but the curation clearly involved someone who's been outside California. The reds lean New World with the Catena Malbec, Trentadue Old Patch Red Blend, and two Cabs from Lodi and Paso, while the whites and rosés are where the interesting decisions happen. Gaps in Pinot Noir, Syrah, and anything with a vintage story are real, but at these prices, we're not complaining loudly.
Twenty-three by-the-glass options at $10–$14 is essentially the whole list, and that's the entire point of coming here. You can move from the Höpler 'Pannonica' White Blend to the Aptus Ribera del Duero in one sitting without committing to a bottle, which is exactly the kind of freedom a wine bar should offer. Rotation doesn't appear to be built into the program, but the range across styles is wide enough that you won't feel stuck.
The Bottom Line
1808 Craft & Vine is doing something quietly smart: a fully by-the-glass list at prices that don't punish curiosity, with enough international range to keep things interesting. We don't know the food, we don't know the staff, and the list isn't going to wow a Burgundy collector — but if you're in Greensboro and want to drink something you'd never order at a chain steakhouse, this is the move.
· Greensboro · Wine and Cocktail Bar
Marjae's is doing something genuinely uncommon for a mid-size Southern city: running a wine-forward space with actual expertise behind it, at prices that won't make you wince. We'd send a friend here for a low-key date night or a Thursday tasting without hesitation — just go in ready to ask questions, because the staff seems like they actually want to answer them.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
· Greensboro · Cocktail and Wine Bar
Bitters Social House isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — but the pricing is genuinely fair, a couple of producer picks show real effort, and the by-the-glass setup means you can drink well without committing to a bottle. If you're in Greensboro and need a glass before or after dinner, this is a perfectly honest place to have one.
Crowd Pleasers
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Greensboro · Italian Steakhouse
Giovanni's is a reliable neighborhood anchor — the room is good, the food has a loyal following, and the Italian reds give you enough to work with if you dig past the Sand Point labels. We'd send a friend here for dinner without hesitation; we'd just steer them straight toward the Barolo or Brunello and skip the California filler.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Greensboro · Steakhouse
Fleming's Greensboro is doing more than most chain steakhouses bother to do with wine — 42 by-the-glass options and actual Alsatian whites on a Greensboro wine list deserves acknowledgment. The markups are real and the list isn't going to surprise anyone who's been to a Fleming's before, but if you're eating a bone-in ribeye and want a proper glass without guesswork, this delivers.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Greensboro · Wine shop & bar
We want to root for a place called State Street Wine Company, but three unlabeled wines at the entry level is not a wine program — it's a starting point that hasn't started yet. If the selection expands and the curation gets intentional, check back. For now, there are better wine bars in Greensboro worth your evening.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Elm · Greensboro · Wine Bar & Retail
Tasting Room is the kind of wine bar Greensboro didn't know it needed — approachable enough for beginners, interesting enough for people who care, and free of the pretense that kills the fun. If you're in the area, skip the chain restaurant wine list and come here instead.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
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