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Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 17, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Bacchus Kitchen + Bar’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Named after the god of wine and actually living up to it — that's a good sign. The list lands somewhere between 300 and 500 bottles, which is serious business for a town most people pass through on the way to DFW. France, Italy, and California anchor the whole thing with real muscle behind each.
This is not a restaurant that phoned in its wine program. Domaine Leflaive and Château Lynch-Bages on the same list as Gaja Barbaresco and Antinori Tignanello tells you someone — hi, Carmen — is building this with intention. California gets proper representation too: Opus One, Caymus, Far Niente, and Stag's Leap all show up, covering the spectrum from cult classics to reliable crowd favorites. The France and Italy depth especially earns Bacchus its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, which landed in 2025 and frankly feels overdue. If there's a gap, it's the New World beyond California — South America and Australia feel like an afterthought here, but with Leflaive Burgundy on the shelf, it's hard to complain.
Twenty to thirty-five pours by the glass is a genuinely impressive program — that's not a token effort. Glass prices run $12 to $25, which is honest for this caliber of list. We'd love to see more rotation and a dedicated by-the-glass board calling out new arrivals, but what's there covers enough ground to keep a table happy through a full dinner.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon — $45–$65 (bottle estimate)
Stag's Leap punches well above its price point in this company — you're getting Napa Valley pedigree from a house that's been doing it right since 1973, without the Opus One sticker shock. Great entry point into the California section of this list.
Antinori Tignanello
Most people at this table are going to reach for the Caymus out of habit. Don't. Tignanello is a Super Tuscan that defined a category — Sangiovese blended with Cabernet, aged in barriques — and it's a more interesting, more food-forward bottle that most diners walk right past on their way to familiar California names.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is fine. It's also on every restaurant wine list in America and almost always marked up to where you're paying a significant premium over retail. With Stag's Leap and Far Niente nearby at likely similar price points, there are better ways to spend your money on this particular list.
Far Niente Chardonnay + Applewood Smoked Bacon
Hear us out: Far Niente's Chardonnay brings enough richness and toasted oak to stand up to the smokiness of the bacon, while its bright acidity keeps things from getting heavy. It's an indulgent morning-to-night kind of pairing that makes complete sense in the context of what Bacchus is doing.
The Bottom Line
Bacchus is the real deal — a wine program with serious depth, a knowledgeable sommelier in Carmen Winters, and a list that earns every bit of its Wine Spectator recognition. If you're driving through Grapevine and not stopping here for a bottle, you're making a mistake.
Main Street / Historic Downtown Grapevine · Grapevine · Italian-American Wine Bar & Café
Farina's is the Wild Card badge in action — a charming, Texas-proud wine bar that sneaks in a Mosel Riesling and a Chilean Sauvignon Blanc between the house blends and live music. It's not trying to be a serious wine destination, but it earns more respect than it asks for.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Historic Main Street · Grapevine · Winery
This is a one-winery show, and it works — especially on Wednesdays when glass prices drop and the porch vibe kicks in fully. Don't expect a deep cellar; do expect to find a Texas Tempranillo or anniversary blend that makes you genuinely happy you stopped.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Champagne Blvd Area · Grapevine · Winery
If you're anywhere near Grapevine and curious about what Texas wine actually tastes like — not what the label says, but what the land produces — Delaney's barrel room is the honest answer. It's not a restaurant wine list, it's better: it's the source.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Historic Main Street · Grapevine · Winery
Homestead Winery isn't trying to be a deep-cellar destination and it doesn't need to be — it's a focused, honest tasting room pouring its own Texas wines at fair prices in a great setting. If you're in Grapevine and curious about what the state's wine scene actually tastes like, this is a legitimate stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
North Historic District · Grapevine · Winery
Cross Timbers is a Wild Card in the truest sense: a focused, all-Texas lineup in a charming cellar setting that punches above its weight for anyone willing to give Lone Star wine an honest look. If you're already walking Grapevine's Main Street, stopping here is a no-brainer.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Historic Main Street · Grapevine · Winery/Tasting Room
Messina Hof Grapevine isn't trying to compete with a full-service wine bar — it's a focused, honest showcase of what Texas grapes can do, priced fairly enough that you can actually explore. If you're already walking Main Street, ducking in for the Lepard Vineyard Chenin Blanc is a no-regrets detour.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Eagle Ranch · Vail · American
The Wild Sage is your dependable neighborhood spot in Eagle Ranch — the wine list won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you at dinner either. Watch the markups on the top-shelf Napa bottles and stick to the mid-range, and you'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Waterfront · Traverse City · American
Warehouse Kitchen + Cork won't win any awards for depth or ambition, but it plays its hand honestly — fair prices, solid local representation, and a full by-the-glass program that respects your wallet. If you're in Traverse City and want a glass of something local with a water view, this works.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Truckee · Truckee · American
Sunnyside is a casual lodge restaurant wearing a serious wine list under its flannel — the markup is steep and it won't win any awards for staff expertise, but the producer lineup is legitimately impressive for where you're sitting. If you're already at the lake, this is absolutely worth ordering a real bottle.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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