Cha Bella

Cha Bella's wine list plays it safe with recognizable labels and crowd-pleasing regions. The 18 by-the-glass options hit the $10-$18 sweet spot, which is refreshingly fair for a romantic patio spot in the Historic District. Nothing adventurous here, but nothing offensive either.

The list leans heavily on safe bets: French bubbles, Italian whites, California reds with enough name recognition to keep tourists comfortable. You'll find Louis Latour Pinot Noir and Belle Glos alongside Banfi Pinot Grigio—the kind of producers that show up at wedding receptions and downtown Italian spots nationwide. There's a nod to New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and South African chenin, but the overall vibe is "wines people have heard of." No deep cellar, no cult bottles, no natural wine experiments—just solid, drinkable selections that won't scare anyone at the table.

Eighteen pours is a respectable lineup for a farm-to-table spot without a dedicated sommelier. The range covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red without getting too deep into any category. Pricing sits in that comfortable $10-$18 zone where you can order a second glass without wincing, though we suspect the rotation is minimal—this feels like a list that stays the same season after season.