Beer Bar With Wine as an Afterthought
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Reviewed March 29, 2026
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The wine list at Hacienda Beerhouse & Kitchen is exactly four bottles long — and yes, we counted twice. This is a beer operation through and through, and the wine selection feels less like a curated program and more like someone grabbed a case from a distributor and called it a day.
Four labels covering Spain, France, and Argentina is technically international, but there's no depth here — just breadth on a postage stamp. You get a Menade Verdejo from Rueda, a Côtes de Thau rosé from the Languedoc, a Tempranillo, and a Malbec. The bones aren't terrible — Menade is a legitimate producer and the Verdejo is a smart pick for a Latin-leaning kitchen — but with no vintage info, no producer context for the red selections, and zero indication anyone is curating this list intentionally, it's hard to give credit. This is a wine list that exists because a wine list has to exist.
All four wines are available by the glass, which is the entire list, so at least you're not missing out on anything locked in a bottle. Rotation appears nonexistent — what's on the list is on the list, full stop. If you're hoping for something new next visit, adjust your expectations accordingly.
Menade Verdejo — $
Menade is a real producer making honest, food-friendly Verdejo in Rueda — bright, dry, and with enough character to hold its own against spiced or citrus-forward dishes. On a short list of four, this is the clear standout and the only bottle with a recognizable name behind it.
Cotes de Thau Rosé
Côtes de Thau is an obscure appellation tucked near Montpellier in southern France — not exactly a household name, and most beer-bar crowds will walk right past it. It's the kind of sessionable, herb-tinged rosé that plays well with casual Latin food, and it deserves more attention than it's going to get here.
Malbec
A generic Malbec with no producer listed is the least interesting move on a list that's already four bottles short of interesting. At a beer-forward spot with no cellar program to speak of, you're almost certainly getting something basic and forgettable. Save it for a restaurant that actually thought about it.
Menade Verdejo + Latin-style small plates
Menade's Verdejo has the acidity and herbal snap to cut through rich, spiced bar food — whatever they're running that night with citrus, garlic, or heat is going to play well with this glass.
❌ The Bottom Line
Hacienda is a beer bar, and a good one by all accounts — just don't come here for the wine. If you need a glass with dinner, the Menade Verdejo is your move and then you're done.
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