Atlanta's quirkiest bottle shop, no apologies
· Atlanta · Wine shop / bottle shop · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 4, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Elemental Spirits Co.’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Twenty-four labels sounds like nothing until you scan the actual list and realize almost every single one earns its spot. This isn't a shop padding shelves with Meiomi and Whispering Angel — it's a tightly curated collection where someone clearly did the homework. The price ceiling of $128 and a floor of $21 signal a shop that respects both your wallet and your curiosity.
The range punches well above its size: you've got natural-leaning Loire from Olga Raffault, a rare Macvin du Jura from Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot, Hervé Souhaut's Rhône Syrah, and a Pantelleria outlier in Serragghia's 'Fanino' — all in the same room. The Columbia Gorge gets serious representation through Hiyu's 'Aura' red and 'Pandion' white, a producer that most Atlanta shops wouldn't touch. There are gaps — no real German or Austrian presence beyond the Moritz Kissinger Sekt, and South America exists only in the 4 Monos Blanco from Madrid's Gredos hills — but the gaps feel intentional rather than lazy. The ICARO 'Bellissimo' Macerato rounds out a confident orange wine section for a shop this small.
This is a bottle shop, so a traditional by-the-glass program isn't part of the deal here. What you get instead is a curated take-home selection where the $21–$128 range means you can grab a serious bottle without breaking the bank. If they do occasional tastings or pours in-shop, that data wasn't available to us.
José Luis Ripa Rioja Vino Rosado — $21
At the floor of the price range, a Rioja rosado from a quality-focused producer is the no-brainer grab — bright, food-friendly, and the kind of bottle you bring to dinner without overthinking it.
Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot Macvin du Jura Blanc
Macvin is one of the most overlooked categories in French wine — a grape-juice-and-marc fortified oddity from Jura that drinks like dessert wine but works as an aperitif. Most people walk past it. Don't.
Flora Prosecco
In a list this interesting, reaching for a generic Prosecco feels like ordering a side salad at a barbecue joint. The money is better spent almost anywhere else on this shelf.
Olga Raffault Chinon 'Les Barnabés' + Charcuterie board
Cabernet Franc from Chinon is basically engineered for cured meats — the earthy, pencil-shaving character cuts straight through fat and salt. Grab this and a board and you're set.
The Bottom Line
Elemental Spirits Co. is doing something genuinely rare in Atlanta: a small-format bottle shop with actual conviction behind every label. If you care about drinking something interesting — Jura oddities, Columbia Gorge naturals, old-world Loire — this shelf is worth the trip.
· Atlanta · Italian bakery and cafe
Rosetta Bakery has no business having a wine list this considered. Eight labels, nearly all pourable by the glass, priced so fairly it almost seems like a mistake — and anchored by producers like Monchiero Carbone and Antica Fratta that would look at home on a dedicated wine bar menu. If you're nearby and want a glass of something genuinely Italian and genuinely good without paying downtown wine bar prices, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Smyrna · Atlanta · New American
Muss & Turner's isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — and that honesty is oddly refreshing. If you're in Smyrna on a Tuesday, the reported wine-focused night is reason enough to show up early, grab a seat, and let the shrimp and grits do the heavy lifting while you figure out what's on the list.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
· Atlanta · New American
Soho's wine list is built for people who already know what they like — California reds, recognizable labels, no curveballs. The markup is real (Faust at $132/bottle and Moët at $138 are tough to justify), but the by-the-glass depth gives you flexibility to stay in a reasonable range. If you're here for the food and want a no-drama pour, you'll find it — just don't come expecting discovery.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · French
St. John's is running a lean, all-by-the-glass program that's more considered than it looks at first glance — a Vouvray, a Barolo, and an aged Languedoc Syrah on a 14-bottle list isn't an accident. The lack of bottle service is a real limitation for a French dinner, but if you're grazing through courses and glasses, the pricing stays honest. Worth a visit if you want something beyond the usual steakhouse pour.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Buckhead · Atlanta · French-American
St. John has the bones of a place worth drinking well at — a thoughtful regional spread, a dining room that takes itself seriously, and a menu built for wine-friendly food. But without confirmed list details or pricing, we can't promise the experience lives up to the setup. Go for the Welsh Rarebit and the mood, and ask your server what they're excited about on the list — that answer alone will tell you what kind of night you're in for.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Southern breakfast and lunch
Bantam + Biddy is a perfectly decent brunch spot that simply has no interest in wine — and that's fine, but you should know going in. If your table is splitting Mimosas and splitting biscuits, great. If you want an actual glass of wine with your eggs, eat somewhere else.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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