Pacific Northwest grapes meet Latin kitchen energy
· Vancouver · Latin / Contemporary · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · August 21, 2026
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Wingman Metrics
The wine list here is short — twelve bottles, most of them Pacific Northwest workhorses — and it knows exactly what it is. This is a tequila bar first, wine list second, and honestly that's fine. The list doesn't pretend to be something it's not, though it could use a little more ambition to match the Latin kitchen concept.
The regional focus skews heavily Washington and Oregon, which makes geographic sense but limits the adventure. You've got Erath Pinot Noir and Four Graces Pinot Gris representing the Willamette Valley, Seven Hills Sauvignon Blanc and Goose Ridge Syrah flying the Columbia Valley flag, and Maryhill Reserve Albarino as the most interesting left-field pick on the list. The Equia Tempranillo is a nod toward the Latin concept, and we appreciate the attempt at thematic cohesion. What's missing: anything from Spain, Argentina, or Chile that would actually deepen the Latin kitchen identity.
Eleven of twelve labels are available by the glass, which is a strong commitment and a real win for tables that can't agree on a bottle. Glass pours run $11–$18, which is reasonable at the low end and a little ambitious at the top. The A Wang Prosecco at $14 a glass gives you a fun opener without much pain.
Equia Tempranillo — $44
At $44 a bottle, this is the most thematically appropriate wine on the list and the one most likely to be underpriced relative to how it drinks. A Spanish grape in a Latin kitchen — it just makes sense, and the bottle price is honest.
Maryhill Reserve Albarino
Most people at a tequila bar aren't scanning for Albarino, but Maryhill's Columbia Valley take on the grape is worth your attention. It's a crisp, food-friendly white that holds up against bold Latin flavors and gets overlooked in favor of more familiar names on this list.
Mer Soleil Chardonnay
At $70 a bottle, this is the priciest wine on the list — and Mer Soleil is a solid, widely distributed California Chardonnay, not a special occasion bottle. You can find it at most wine shops for well under $20. The markup here is hard to justify when the Albarino or Pinot Gris offer more interest for less money.
Cloudveil Rose + Latin-spiced tacos or grilled proteins
A dry rosé at $44 a bottle is built for this menu. The acidity and light fruit cut through spice and fat without fighting the flavors — it's the kind of wine that disappears easily at a table full of shared plates.
The Bottom Line
DOSALAS is a tequila bar with a wine list that's doing the minimum — decent regional picks, steep markups, and no real surprises. Drink the Albarino or the Tempranillo and save your wine ambitions for a dedicated wine spot.
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