Venezuelan street food, wine list included
· Atlanta · Venezuelan · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 1, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Arepa Mia’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
A Venezuelan arepa spot with a wine list isn't something you see every day in Atlanta — and honestly, we respect the audacity. Eight labels, all available by the glass, all priced between $7 and $9. That's it. That's the list.
Don't come here looking for a deep cellar moment. The list leans heavily on crowd-friendly South American and Italian-adjacent bottles — Natura Organic wines, Casillero del Diablo, Santa Maria Pinot Grigio. These aren't destination producers, but they're honest, food-friendly pours that won't embarrass you. The Finca del Castillo Tempranillo and Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Cab are the only bottles with any real backbone, giving the list a vague gesture toward something more serious. No white whales, no surprises, but nothing offensive either.
Every single bottle on the list is available by the glass, which is a genuinely good move for a casual spot where people are splitting arepas and experimenting. At $7–$9 a glass, you can try a couple without your tab going sideways. Rotation appears nonexistent — this looks like a set list that doesn't change much — but at these prices, it's hard to complain loudly.
Natura Organic Malbec — $9
Organic Malbec from Chile at $9 a glass is genuinely hard to beat at a casual restaurant. It's soft enough not to fight the food and interesting enough that you won't feel like you're drinking filler.
Finca del Castillo Tempranillo
Most people ordering wine at an arepa spot will default to the Malbec or the Pinot Noir without thinking twice. The Tempranillo is the move — earthy, a little rustic, and it actually has some character in a lineup that otherwise plays it very safe.
Backhouse Chardonnay
Backhouse is a commercial label with all the character of a grocery store endcap. At $8–$9, there are better glass pours on this exact same list.
Natura Organic Sauvignon Blanc + Reina Pepiada Arepa
The chicken and avocado filling in a Reina Pepiada wants something bright and herbaceous to cut through the richness. The Natura Sauvignon Blanc — crisp, citrus-forward, organic — does exactly that without overthinking it.
The Bottom Line
Is this a wine destination? Absolutely not. But for a casual Venezuelan spot pouring everything by the glass under $9, Arepa Mia earns its Wild Card badge by simply giving a damn when they didn't have to.
· Atlanta · French
St. John's is running a lean, all-by-the-glass program that's more considered than it looks at first glance — a Vouvray, a Barolo, and an aged Languedoc Syrah on a 14-bottle list isn't an accident. The lack of bottle service is a real limitation for a French dinner, but if you're grazing through courses and glasses, the pricing stays honest. Worth a visit if you want something beyond the usual steakhouse pour.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Buckhead · Atlanta · French-American
St. John has the bones of a place worth drinking well at — a thoughtful regional spread, a dining room that takes itself seriously, and a menu built for wine-friendly food. But without confirmed list details or pricing, we can't promise the experience lives up to the setup. Go for the Welsh Rarebit and the mood, and ask your server what they're excited about on the list — that answer alone will tell you what kind of night you're in for.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Southern breakfast and lunch
Bantam + Biddy is a perfectly decent brunch spot that simply has no interest in wine — and that's fine, but you should know going in. If your table is splitting Mimosas and splitting biscuits, great. If you want an actual glass of wine with your eggs, eat somewhere else.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Sandy Springs · Atlanta · Wine bar
Under Pressure is the kind of wine bar Atlanta's northern neighborhoods have genuinely needed — a spot with a real point of view, someone knowledgeable behind the program, and a concept built around guided discovery rather than generic pours. If you're anywhere near Sandy Springs and care about drinking something interesting, this is worth the trip. We'll revisit once the full list is in hand for the deep cuts.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Atlanta · Mediterranean
Elektra's list is small and smart — a rare combination. The commitment to Greek, Lebanese, and Southern French producers gives it a personality most restaurants with three times the selection can't claim. If you're in the mood to drink something you haven't tried before without getting lectured about it, this list holds up.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Modern Latin
Botanico isn't trying to out-depth the wine bars — it's building a short, intentional list that mirrors its Modern Latin identity, and mostly it works. The by-the-glass availability is excellent, the producers are genuinely interesting, and the Vale de Bomfim and Monte Xanic chenin blanc alone are worth the detour. Markups keep this from being a steal, but if you're here for the food and want a wine that actually makes sense with it, you won't be left stranded.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
One wine list review, one adventure pick, one quick tip, and a personal note. Every week. Under 500 words.
List Variety
Markup
Glassware
Staff
Specials & Deals
Storage & Temp
