Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar

The wine list at Notch reads like a greatest hits of approachable crowd-pleasers — nothing that will make your jaw drop, but nothing that will embarrass the kitchen either. At $11–$14 a glass, the pricing is refreshingly honest for a spot that clearly leans into cocktails as its main attraction. This is a list built for the table that says 'just bring us a bottle of something good,' not for the table debating Burgundy vintages.

The list spans Italy, Washington State, New Zealand, California, and Argentina — geographically diverse on paper, but in practice it's a tight roster of reliable commercial producers rather than anything that'll make a wine nerd sit up straight. You've got your Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, your Seeker Malbec, your Angels & Cowboys Pinot Noir — all perfectly competent bottles that show up on wine lists across the country. The one bright spot is the Nero di Troia Red Blend from Salento, which at least nods toward something less obvious than another California Cab. Washington State gets a decent two-fer with Barnard Griffin Chardonnay and Metier Cabernet, which suggests someone thought about the list beyond default autopilot.

Eleven by-the-glass options across whites, a rosé, bubbles, and reds is a genuinely solid spread for a restaurant of this size and vibe — most comparable spots offer half that. The $11–$14 range keeps things accessible, and the Rocchina Prosecco Brut at $11 is a smart, low-friction opener. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority here; this reads like a set-it-and-forget-it program rather than one that gets refreshed with the seasons.