Hotel Wine List That Doesn't Phone It In
Downtown · Washington · Mediterranean · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed March 7, 2026 · How we review
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Wingman Metrics
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.
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.
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.
· Washington · Mediterranean
Zaytinya's wine list is one of the more focused and honest Greek programs you'll find at a mid-to-high scale restaurant in D.C. The by-the-glass selection is wide, the pricing doesn't insult you, and the Greek variety depth is genuinely impressive. If you've been waiting for a reason to finally figure out what Xinomavro tastes like, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Washington · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão's wine list is exactly what a national Brazilian steakhouse chain's wine list looks like: functional, familiar, and priced for margin rather than your benefit. The by-the-glass count is impressive on paper, but most of the options are labels you've seen at your grocery store for a fraction of what they're charging here. If you're coming for the meat — and you should be — stick to the Catena Malbec and enjoy the show.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Washington · Washington · Steak House
A 20-wine by-the-glass list with every pour between $14 and $30, split across four sparkling, six white, two rosé and eight red. With a steak, start with the $26 Clos Duval Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon or the $22 Monte Antico Supremus; for the cheapest glass, take the $14 Dr. Loosen Riesling. Pour sizes aren't posted and the page is undated, so confirm today's wines. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown DC · Washington · Steakhouse
A steakhouse beverage menu with 30 wines by the glass and a bottle list that is mostly California, with some France, Italy and Portugal. Start with the $9/glass happy hour Bonanza Cabernet if you arrive in the window, or the Eroica Riesling, the only Riesling on the glass list, and ask for prices because regular wine prices aren't posted. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Georgetown · Washington · Seafood, Steakhouse
An unpriced list that is easier to read for what it offers than for what it costs. If you want Bordeaux, ask for the 2020 Margaux de Brane Cantenac, or look at the Brunello di Montalcino in Sommelier's Selections, and get the price before you commit. This unrated guide covers the posted Beverage Menu, not service, storage or markups.
Washington · Washington · Latin, Vegetarian
A wide-ranging list with 14 wines by the glass from $17 to $95 and a bottle book that runs from $60 to $1,275. Start with the $17 Eichinger Grüner Veltliner or the $20 Pêcheur Trousseau, and ask for the Natural Wines section if you want something low-intervention. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
· West Palm Beach · Mediterranean
Florie's is a hotel wine program that tries harder than it has to, and that counts for something. The all-by-the-glass format is genuinely practical, the French selections show real taste, and a few pours — the Schloss Lieser, the Armand Heitz — would be highlights at any standalone wine bar. The markups are what they are: you're inside a Four Seasons. Go in with eyes open, order the Riesling, and let someone else order the Opus One.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· West Palm Beach · Mediterranean
Del Mar is a Reliable pour in a city that doesn't always try that hard at wine — the Coravin program and the 34-glass lineup show real effort, and the Assyrtiko alone is worth the visit if you're ordering seafood. Markups on the California icons are steep, so steer toward the European picks and you'll drink well without feeling taken.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Mediterranean
Zaytinya's wine list is a rare thing in New York: a focused, regionally coherent program that commits hard to Greek and Eastern Mediterranean varieties without making you feel like you need a flashcard to order. The by-the-glass selection alone — 18 options, all under $18, featuring producers most wine lists wouldn't touch — makes this worth visiting even before the food arrives. If you eat here and order a Cabernet, that's on you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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