Bourbon bar moonlighting as a solid wine stop
Downtown · Houston · American Bar · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed March 9, 2026
Wingman Metrics
This is a whiskey bar first — the wine list knows its place and plays it smart. Fifty-ish bottles covering the standards with enough depth to surprise anyone who walked in for bourbon and stayed for dinner.
The list leans heavily on crowd-pleasing French and Italian classics with a sprinkling of California heavy-hitters. You'll find proper Champagne (Perrier-Jouët, Telmont, and if someone else is paying, Dom Pérignon 2015), solid Loire representation with Michel Armand Sancerre, and serious reds like Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo and Domaine De La Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape. There's nothing adventurous here — no natural wine, no oddball regions — but the picks are competent and the markups are surprisingly fair for a Four Seasons lobby bar. The Napa cab and Sonoma Coast Chardonnay selections hit the expected notes without getting greedy on pricing.
Ten pours that cover the basics without insulting your intelligence. The Zardetto Prosecco at $16 is a solid opener, and the Flowers Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast at $23 shows they're not just pouring the cheapest juice. The Clos du Val Cabernet at $26/glass isn't cheap, but it's Napa and the bottle's only $100, so the math works. Rotation seems minimal — this list doesn't change with the seasons.
Jermann Pinot Grigio — $16/glass, $64/bottle
Friuli producer that actually has personality, priced like entry-level Italian white but drinks leagues better than the usual suspects
Domaine De La Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Most people bypass CdP for Napa cabs at hotel bars — this bottle at $160 delivers more complexity and story than anything in the California section
Dom Pérignon 2015
At $360 in a hotel bar, you're paying the Four Seasons tax on an already-inflated prestige pour — save it for a special occasion somewhere that actually specializes in grower Champagne
Michel Armand Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc + Crispy Brussels Sprouts
The bright acidity and mineral edge of Loire Sauvignon Blanc cuts through the char and richness — classic bistro pairing that works every time
✔️ The Bottom Line
You came for bourbon, Topgolf simulators, and a burger — the wine list won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you either. Fair pricing and smart picks make this a reliable stop when you need a glass with your meal.
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The Marigold Club is Houston's most interesting new wine room for anyone who thinks Champagne is a food group and France is the only country that matters — in the best possible way. Go on a Sunday, order the Delamotte, eat the Duck Wellington, and tip generously.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Proper
Houston · Houston · American, Italian
Milton's is the kind of neighborhood trattoria that surprises you — the room says casual pasta night, the wine list quietly whispers Biondi-Santi. If you care about Italian wine and you're in Houston, it's worth a reservation just to explore the bottle list.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Montrose · Houston · Italian
Marmo is hiding a legitimately serious Italian wine program behind a piano bar and a plate of hand-rolled pasta — and that's exactly what makes it worth seeking out. Send a friend here if they think Houston Italian restaurants don't take wine seriously; this list will change their mind.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Houston · Houston · Mexican (Oaxacan)
Xochi is doing something genuinely rare: running a serious Mexican wine program inside a serious restaurant, with a sommelier who knows the material and a list that earns its Wine Spectator credential. Send your adventurous friends here and tell them to skip the Cab.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Houston · Houston · Steak house
Taste of Texas is a Houston institution that takes its California Cabernet seriously — 30 years of Wine Spectator recognition backs that up. It's not a destination wine list, but if you're here for a steak and want a proper bottle to go with it, you won't leave disappointed.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Houston · Houston · American
State of Grace is a reliable, well-run wine program anchored by a knowledgeable sommelier and a list that respects both the food and the guest's wallet. If you want a neighborhood spot in Houston where the wine won't let you down, this is a safe and satisfying call.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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