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Updated July 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 25, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Georgie's Wine Bar’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The list at Georgie's reads like a postcard from someone who actually travels to visit winemakers instead of just reading about them. It's compact — maybe 60 to 120 bottles — but every page feels intentional. This is not a list built by a corporate beverage manager; it's built by someone with opinions.
Georgie's leans hard into low-intervention, small-production wines from family producers scattered across the globe, and it works. You'll find bottles like the Roberto Henriquez Rivera del Notro Blanco 2019 out of Chile sharing space with Laherte Frères Extra Brut Rosé de Meunier from Champagne — that's a range that takes real conviction to curate. The Two Mountain Sauvignon Blanc from Washington rounds out a list that doesn't play favorites by region. The gaps are real — if you want a deep dive into Napa Cabernet or a classic Barolo flight, look elsewhere — but that's entirely the point.
With 12 to 20 options by the glass, Georgie's punches well above its weight for a spot this size. The pours rotate in a way that suggests someone is paying attention to what's open and what's drinking well. It's the kind of BTG program where you can walk in on a Tuesday with no plan and still find something worth talking about.
Two Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2022 — $12
Washington Sauvignon Blanc doesn't get the respect it deserves, and Georgie's prices it like a neighborhood bar pour rather than a trendy discovery. Crisp, honest, easy to order a second glass of without wincing at the bill.
Roberto Henriquez Rivera del Notro Blanco 2019
Most people walk past Chilean white wine without a second look, and that's exactly why this one sits unclaimed. Henriquez is a small-production grower working with old vines in Bio Bio — this is serious, terroir-driven stuff that gets overlooked because Chile still carries a box-wine stigma it hasn't deserved in years.
Laherte Frères Extra Brut Rosé de Meunier NV
Not a bad wine — actually a genuinely great one — but if you don't know what you're ordering, the price point will feel steep for an NV Champagne from a grower most tables have never heard of. Save it for when you can give it the attention it deserves, or ask staff to walk you through it first.
Roberto Henriquez Rivera del Notro Blanco 2019 + Cheese and charcuterie board
A textured, oxidative-leaning white with real savory depth cuts through fatty cured meats and softens sharp aged cheeses without getting lost. It's the kind of pairing that makes a simple grazing plate feel like a full evening.
The Bottom Line
Georgie's is the wine bar for people who are quietly tired of the same ten producers on every list in town. If you're willing to trust the curation — and you should be — this place will show you something new every visit.
Back Bay · Boston · Italian
Keep a white-glass budget below $20 with the posted Bollini or CasalFarneto options. Want reserve Nebbiolo? Compare the $36 Barbaresco with the $46 Barolo after checking pour sizes. Menu-based guidance checked in September 2026; prices and availability can change.
Back Bay · Boston · Northern Italian
Start with the $65 Ceretto white or $70 Borgoluce bubbles. For Barolo in a smaller format, ask about the $95 Paolo Scavino half bottle. These are posted-menu choices checked in September 2026, not an onsite tasting or assessment of service.
· Boston · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão is here to sell you a meat experience, and the wine list is an afterthought that exists to support that mission — not elevate it. Stick to the Zuccardi Malbec or the Garzón Albariño and spend your energy on the food.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Boston · Steakhouse
STK Boston has the square footage, the lighting, and the noise level of a place that should have a serious wine program — instead it has 142 labels of stuff you've already tried. Order a cocktail, or pick the most interesting bottle you can find and move on.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Seaport District · Boston · Greek
Trade is doing something genuinely rare in Boston: taking Greek wine seriously and giving diners the tools to explore it without a lecture. If you're eating anywhere near the Seaport and curious about what's actually in your glass, this is the move.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Financial District · Boston · American Steakhouse
The Vermilion Club isn't trying to reinvent the steakhouse wine list, and it doesn't need to — the California depth is real, the execution is consistent, and it delivers exactly what a power-lunch crowd in the Financial District wants. Just know what you're walking into: this is Cab country, the markups are steakhouse-standard steep, and adventurous wine drinkers should calibrate expectations accordingly.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· San Jose · Wine Bar
Rootstock is doing something genuinely uncommon for San Jose: building a wine list with a real perspective, fair prices, and enough depth to reward repeat visits. The pét-nat and multi-vintage Reeve presence alone put it ahead of most dedicated wine bars in the Bay. If you care about what's in your glass, this place deserves your attention.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Telluride · Wine Bar
Communion is a focused, deliberate wine bar that built a short list with real intention — anchored on Leitz, punctuated by a standout Chave Selections white, and thoughtful enough to include non-alcoholic options alongside the serious stuff. We don't have pricing data to confirm value, and the list is compact enough that adventurous drinkers may want more range — but what's here is chosen with care. If you're in Telluride and want wine that someone actually thought about, this is your stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Downtown St. Helena · St. Helena · Wine Bar
Elsewhere is doing something genuinely useful in St. Helena: giving people a place to drink well after dinner without the pageantry of a tasting room or the markup theater of a hotel bar. We can't confirm every bottle or price point from here, but a sommelier-driven list with Napa, Burgundy, and Bordeaux range plus honest small plates earns a look. Go in, talk to the staff, and let them guide you — that's exactly what this kind of place is built for.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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