Plano's Greek-heavy secret hiding in plain sight
· Plano · Wine Bar · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · August 24, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Corner Wines & Wine Bar’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Fifteen bottles on the list sounds thin until you actually read the list. Corner Wines isn't trying to be everything — it's curated with a clear point of view, and that point of view involves a lot of Greek wine, which we are absolutely here for. In Plano, Texas, that counts as a minor act of rebellion.
The list splits its attention between familiar Pacific Northwest and California Pinot territory and a genuinely deep Greek wine section that most Dallas-area restaurants wouldn't dare attempt. You've got Markovitis Xinomavro from Naoussa, Palivou Estate Nemea Red, Gavalas Blue from Santorini, and the Manousakis Nostos Alexandra's — that's not an accident, that's a philosophy. The Burgundy nod comes via Dom de la Beche Morgon VV 2020, and Italy checks in with two Brunellos (Ciacci Piccolomini and Renieri) sitting near the top of the price range. The list skips a lot of expected categories — no real Champagne presence, no Riesling, thin on whites — but what's here is chosen with intention.
By-the-glass specifics aren't published, which is a miss for a wine bar format where pour options can make or break a visit. If the bottle list is the guide, you'd hope for at least a rotating glass pour of the Assyrtiko or the Morgon — those are the kinds of wines that convert people. We'd call ahead before banking on a by-the-glass program.
Dom de la Beche Morgon VV 2020 — $21
A Gamay from old vines in Morgon for $21 is hard to argue with. Beaujolais Cru at this price point usually runs $18-$28 retail, so there's almost no markup here. It's the steal on the list and an easy entry point for anyone who thinks they don't like Gamay.
Markovitis Xinomavro Naoussa
Xinomavro is Greece's answer to Nebbiolo — structured, earthy, high acid, built to age — and most people have never heard of it. At $30.89, the Markovitis from Naoussa is a real wine for wine-curious people who want something they can't find on every list in the suburbs. This is why you came here.
Palivou Estate Ploutos
At $78.89 it's the most expensive bottle on the list, and while Palivou is a solid Greek producer, this is a significant jump from everything else. Without knowing the vintage or more context, it's hard to justify the leap when the Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello is sitting right there at $76 and has a longer track record at that price.
Wine Art Idisma Drios Assyrtiko + Charcuterie or cheese board
Assyrtiko from the Wine Art Estate is dry, mineral, and bracingly acidic — it cuts through fat and salt like it was designed for it. On a cheese and charcuterie spread (a reasonable assumption for a wine bar format), it's the white you want in your glass. At $28.89 it's also an easy yes.
The Bottom Line
Corner Wines is a small list doing big things, especially if Greek varietals are your thing or you've been wanting to get into them. The value is real, the curation is genuine, and in Plano of all places, that earns some serious points.
· Plano · New American
The Mercury is a safe, competent wine list for a polished New American in Plano — you won't be stuck drinking something bad, but you probably won't discover anything new either. If you're here, the Allegrini Ripasso is worth the detour from the obvious picks, and we'd skip the Moët unless someone else is paying.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Healthy New American
Flower Child's wine program exists in name only — six unnamed pours between $9 and $10 tell you exactly how much thought went into this. If you're here for the grain bowls and good vibes, great. If you want to drink wine with intention, you're in the wrong place. Order a sparkling water and move on.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · New American
The Henry is a reliable spot for a glass of something decent, especially if you're drawn to the by-the-glass Champagne options or want to explore the Chardonnay section without committing to a bottle. The markups run steep and the list doesn't take many risks below the prestige Champagne tier, but the raw volume of BTG options and a few genuinely good producers keep it from being a total pass. Come for the Larmandier-Bernier, skip the Ace of Spades.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Seafood
Urban Seafood Company's wine list is lean but intentional — the white-heavy selection is the right call for a seafood kitchen, and names like the Domaine de Chazette Sancerre and Kiona Chenin Blanc show there's some actual curation happening. It's not a destination wine list, but it won't embarrass you either. Order the Albariño, skip the Angeline, and let the food do the heavy lifting.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Italian steak and seafood
PaneVino North isn't trying to reinvent the wine list, and it doesn't need to — this is a solid, fairly priced selection for a suburban Italian steakhouse, with a surprisingly deep by-the-glass program and a few smart white wine picks that reward the curious. If you're looking for natural wine or a deep Italian cellar to match the kitchen's roots, you'll come up short. But if you want a reliable pour at a fair price on a Friday night in Plano, this list won't let you down.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
The Shops at Legacy · Plano · Pizzeria
Grimaldi's wine list is exactly what it needs to be for a pizzeria — recognizable, inoffensive, and Italian-leaning enough to feel intentional. Just don't expect anyone behind the counter to guide you through it, and steer clear of the California crowd-pleasers when the Tuscans are right there.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Gilbert · Wine Bar
Divided Vine earns the Wild Card badge because it's doing something genuinely interesting in a market that doesn't have many wine-first spots worth seeking out — Arizona focus, rotating selections, staff that apparently knows the list, and a happy hour program that runs most of the week. We'd send a curious, open-minded friend here without hesitation; just go in ready to ask questions and let the staff point the way.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Acceptable
· Newark · Wine Bar
Enoteca Wine Bar earns its Wild Card badge by being exactly the kind of place Newark shouldn't be sleeping on — a focused Italian and Spanish program in a room built for lingering, at price points that don't punish you for ordering a second bottle. We'd want a closer look at the full list and glass pours before calling it a destination, but if you're in the neighborhood and want wine with your wood-fired pizza, this is a smarter bet than most.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Scranton · Wine Bar
The Loft earns its Wild Card badge by doing something genuinely uncommon in Scranton: building a wine bar with a real point of view, even if the public-facing details don't yet let us verify every bottle or price. If you're in downtown Scranton and want wine over cocktails, this is your best legitimate option — just go in curious, ask the staff what's open, and be willing to try something you wouldn't normally order.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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