A Spain-first wine list with 6oz and 9oz pours
The Wharf · Washington · Spanish Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 9, 2026 · How we review
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Del Mar's own text calls its wine list "Best of Spain", and the posted PDF is a bilingual "CARTE DE VINOS | WINE LIST" with sections for Champán & Espumosos, Vinos Blancos, Vinos Rosados, Vinos Tintos, Reserve & Rare Bottles and Wines By The Glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Spain leads, with Albariño from Rías Baixas, Godello from Bierzo and Valdeorras, Listán from the Canary Islands, Mencía from Bierzo and Ribeira Sacra, and a Rioja block that includes La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2019 at 125. The list also carries Champagne, Burgundy, Rhône, California, Oregon, Virginia and Argentina. Bottle prices run from 55 (Maison Sainte Marguerite Provence rosé NV, La Osa Trasto rosé) to 6600 for Domaine Leflaive Chardonnay on the Reserve & Rare Bottles page. Bottle prices carry no unit label on the PDF, and several lines show no vintage, so confirm both when you order.
Wines By The Glass lists sparkling at a single price and still wines in 6oz and 9oz pours. Sparkling runs from 16 (Valdeorite Cava Brut) to 39 (Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label). Still pours include Rezabal Txakolina 16 / 24, Madai Origen Godello 19 / 27, Columna Albariño 22 / 33, Viña Zorzal Garnacha 16 / 24, Guimaro Amandi Mencía 19 / 28 and Emilio Moro Mallelous Tempranillo 39 / 57. A separate sherry line lists a 3oz pour of Micaela Palo Cortado at 20.
The Bottom Line
A Spanish-first list that is easy to navigate by section, with 6oz and 9oz pours for trying more than one region. Start with the 16 / 24 Rezabal Txakolina or Viña Zorzal Garnacha, or order the Pazo de Señoráns Albariño with the paella, and confirm prices and vintages first. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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