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Hotel Wine List That Doesn't Phone It In
Downtown · Washington · Mediterranean · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 7, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The St. Regis hotel dining room brings a 300-label list that takes itself seriously without being stuffy. This isn't a token wine program — there's a sommelier on staff and the list shows real curation, even if the prices reflect that K Street zip code.
Selection Deep Dive
The list splits its energy between California and Spain, which makes sense given the Mediterranean menu. You'll find Napa heavyweights like Caymus, Dunn, and Inglenook next to quality Spanish producers like Cuentaviñas from Rioja and Bodegas Emilio Moro from Ribera del Duero. The 18-22 glass pours show thoughtfulness too — Alsace Riesling and Miraval Rosé sit alongside the usual suspects. It's not the most adventurous list in town, but it covers the bases with actual depth rather than just checking boxes.
By the Glass
With nearly 20 options rotating through, the glass program is stronger than most hotel restaurants manage. The inclusion of Alsace Riesling shows someone's thinking beyond Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. The Miraval Rosé is a crowd-pleaser that actually tastes good, not just Instagram-ready. Still, we'd love to see more rotation or seasonal programming to keep things fresh.
Cuentaviñas Rioja — Price unavailable
Classic Rioja that pairs beautifully with the Mediterranean menu without the Napa markup
Alsace Riesling
Most people skip Riesling on hotel wine lists, but this one's got the acidity to cut through rich dishes and the quality to make you remember it
Caymus Cabernet
It's everywhere for a reason, but you're paying hotel pricing on an already-premium bottle — the Spanish reds offer better bang
Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero + Any lamb preparation
Tempranillo and lamb is one of those combinations that just works — the wine's got structure and fruit to stand up to Mediterranean spices
✔️ The Bottom Line
This is what a hotel wine list should be: professional, properly stored, fairly deep, and backed by staff who know their stuff. The markup stings, but you're paying for the St. Regis experience. If you're already dropping money on dinner here, the wine program won't let you down.
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