Beer Town's Surprisingly Decent Wine Corner
Richmond · Burlington · Pub Food (Mexican Style) · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 23, 2026
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You come here for the beer — that's the deal, and nobody's pretending otherwise. But flip past the tap list and there's a short wine selection that shows someone actually put a few minutes of thought into it. Three wines, all $13, all reasonably chosen. That alone puts it ahead of most taprooms.
The list is tiny — we're talking three bottles — but the choices are honest. A Vermont rosé from Lincoln Peak, an Oregon Pinot Gris from Owen Roe out of the Eola-Amity Hills, and a French Chardonnay from Domaine L'Orangeraie round things out. No Malbec, no buttery California Chardonnay, no house 'red blend' of mysterious origin. The regional nods to Vermont and the Willamette Valley feel intentional, not accidental. Gaps are obvious — zero reds, no bubbles — but what's here is defensible.
Everything is by the glass at a flat $13, which is the most refreshing pricing policy we've seen in a while. There's no bottle list to speak of, so you're working with these three pours and nothing else. Rotation appears minimal — this looks like a set-it list — but at these prices, it's hard to be mad.
Owen Roe Pinot Gris — $13
Owen Roe is a serious Oregon producer and this Eola-Amity Pinot Gris retails around $20. Getting it for $13 a glass at a brewery taproom is a genuine steal — crisp, textured, and vastly more interesting than whatever domestic Pinot Grigio your last sports bar was pouring.
Lincoln Peak Starlight Dry Rosé
Most people at a Vermont brewery are reaching for a hazy IPA, so this local rosé gets overlooked. Lincoln Peak is one of Vermont's better wineries and this dry rosé is a legitimate summer sipper — not a tourist novelty. If you're eating outside in the beer garden, this is the move.
Domaine L'Orangeraie Chardonnay
Not a bad wine, but at $13 a glass on a $16 retail bottle, the margin is tightest here and the upside is lowest. The Owen Roe is the better value at the same price point. Save this one for a night when the other two are poured out.
Lincoln Peak Starlight Dry Rosé + Mexican-style pub food
A dry Vermont rosé with bright acidity cuts through anything spicy or rich on a Mexican-leaning pub menu. It won't fight your tacos or nachos — it just keeps things fresh between bites.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Stone Corral is a brewery first, a wine destination never — but for a taproom, the wine list punches well above its weight on both quality and price. If your crew splits between beer and wine, you won't be sending anyone home unhappy.
Waterfront · Burlington · Craft Brewery with Bar Snacks
Foam is a brewery first, but the wine program punches way above its weight class — it's small, local, and priced like they actually want you to drink it. If you're on Burlington's waterfront and want something interesting in your glass that isn't a hazy IPA, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Burlington · New American with Vegan Options
The Daily Planet isn't a wine destination, but it has the instincts of one — a thoughtful natural wine pick, Monday half-price bottles, and fair pricing in a casual room that doesn't take itself too seriously. Send a friend here on a Monday and tell them to ask about the orange wine.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Downtown · Burlington · New American Bistro
The Gryphon is a reliable neighborhood bistro with a wine list that matches its ambitions exactly: familiar, functional, and forgettable. Come for the burgers and brick walls, but don't expect the wine to be the highlight of your night.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Burlington · Neapolitan wood-fired pizza and Italian cuisine
Pizzeria Verità isn't trying to be a wine destination and it doesn't need to be — it's a smart, Italy-focused list with honest markups and a few genuinely interesting bottles tucked in among the crowd-pleasers. Go for the pizza, order the Nebbiolo or the Cirò, and leave happy.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Church Street Marketplace · Burlington · Upscale American Steakhouse
EB Strong's has a wine list that does the job well and occasionally surprises you — especially if you look past the Caymus and dig into the European picks. Wednesday's half-price bottle program makes it one of the better wine-value nights in Burlington, full stop.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Downtown Waterfront · Burlington · Seasonal New American, farm-to-table
Hen of the Wood Burlington is the rare restaurant where the wine list is as considered as the food, and that's saying something when the kitchen is this good. If you're driving through Vermont and care about what's in your glass, this is worth a reservation.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
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