600 Bottles and a Wednesday Worth Clearing Your Schedule
CityPlace, Downtown West Palm Beach · Palm Beach · New American · Visit Website ↗
Updated March 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 23, 2026
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That glass-enclosed wine cellar behind the bar isn't just for show — 600+ bottles stacked floor-to-ceiling says they're serious about wine, even if the suburban wine bar vibe keeps things approachable. With 80 by-the-glass options, this is a place that wants you to explore, not just order the house cab.
The list goes wide rather than deep, which works for a crowd-pleasing downtown spot. You'll find solid representation from California, France, Italy, and enough Southern Hemisphere selections to keep things interesting. The breadth is impressive — Napa heavyweights sit next to Oregon Pinots and Spanish Tempranillos — but the curation lacks the editorial voice of a true wine destination. It's built for variety over specialty, which means there's something for everyone but nothing that'll blow away a serious wine geek.
Eighty by-the-glass options is borderline excessive, but we're not complaining when it means you can bounce from a crisp Sancerre to a nervy Priorat without committing to a full bottle. The pours rotate enough to keep regulars interested, and the range spans from safe crowd-pleasers to a few more adventurous picks. With that many options, some bottles sit longer than they should, so stick with the faster-moving crowd favorites or ask what's fresh.
Domaine Vacheron Sancerre — $68
Classic Loire Sauvignon Blanc from a legendary producer. On Wednesday's half-price special, this $34 bottle is a steal for a wine that normally commands $15-18/glass elsewhere.
Gonzalez Byass 'Tio Pepe' Fino Sherry
Most people skip over the sherry section, but this bone-dry, saline beauty is the perfect opener with their raw bar or as a palate cleanser between courses. Criminally underordered.
Generic California Chardonnay (house selection)
With 80 glasses available, there's zero reason to default to the safe, buttery house pour. You're literally surrounded by better options.
Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore + Rigatoni Bolognese
This concentrated, slightly dried-grape style from Veneto has the weight and dried cherry notes to stand up to rich tomato and beef without overwhelming the pasta. The slight sweetness plays perfectly with caramelized meat.
Wednesday — 50% off bottles under $99 from the Wine Shop selection
The Bottom Line
City Cellar is exactly what downtown West Palm Beach needs: a reliable wine spot with enough depth to keep you interested and prices that don't punish curiosity. Come on Wednesdays, order something you've never tried, and appreciate that someone's actually rotating 80 glasses without letting them oxidize into vinegar.
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