Winesdays Save the List from Itself
Harbor Point · Stamford · New American, Tapas & Brick Oven Pizza · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 1, 2026
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The wine list at Hudson Social reads exactly like the restaurant looks — polished enough, crowd-friendly, no rough edges. Nine labels covering the usual suspects: Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Malbec, Cab. It's a cocktail bar that happens to serve wine, and the list knows it.
You're not coming here for a deep dive into Burgundy or an off-the-beaten-path Jura discovery. The list pulls from Italy, France, California, Argentina, and New Zealand — safe geographical spread, zero surprises. Ruffino does double duty with both the Prosecco and the Pinot Grigio, Rodney Strong holds down California Chardonnay, and San Huberto brings the Argentine Malbec contingent. Domaine Roman Pinot Noir is the most interesting pour on the list, which isn't saying a lot, but it at least gestures toward something beyond grocery store shelving.
Eight of the nine labels are available by the glass, which is the right call for a social, small-plates spot where people are sharing plates and switching gears. The $5 floor on glass pours is genuinely accessible, though markups climb steeply from there — expect to pay 4x or more over retail on most pours. The Wednesday 'Winesdays' deal ($1.50 off glasses, half-price bottles with an entrée purchase) is the only time this list becomes a real conversation.
Les Lavandieras Rosé — $9/glass
On a Wednesday Winesday, this Provençal-style Rosé at effectively $7.50 a glass alongside a brick oven pizza is the move. It's the most food-friendly pour on the list and the one most likely to be fresh and properly chilled.
Domaine Roman Pinot Noir
Everyone at Hudson Social is ordering the Malbec or the Cab. The Domaine Roman Pinot Noir gets overlooked, which means it's probably the freshest bottle on the red side of the list. For a lively tapas spot, a lighter-bodied Pinot is actually the smarter call than a heavy Cab.
Ely by Callaway Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Callaway is a pleasant enough winery but Ely is their entry-level tier, and at Hudson Social's markup you're paying a premium for a wine you can grab at any supermarket for around $12. Order the Malbec or just get a cocktail.
Moko Sauvignon Blanc + Fresh seafood small plates
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and fresh seafood is a formula for a reason — Moko's citrus-driven profile cuts through any briny, buttery prep and keeps things lively across multiple small plates.
Wednesday — Winesdays: half off all bottles of wine and $1.50 off glasses during Social/Happy Hour on Wednesdays, with purchase of an entrée or as part of midweek specials.
The Bottom Line
Hudson Social is a fun downtown spot that treats wine as a supporting cast member, not the star — and that's fine, as long as you know what you're walking into. Come on a Wednesday, order the Rosé or the Pinot Noir, and spend the rest of your budget on cocktails.
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