Green Bay's Waterfront Wine Stop That Delivers
East River / Waterfront · Green Bay · Cafe / Wine Bar · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 8, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Studio 1212 Cafe & Wine Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The list at Studio 1212 is short — 21 labels — but in a cafe-wine bar hybrid on the Green Bay waterfront, that's not necessarily a problem. What you get is a tight, approachable selection that's clearly built for the neighborhood crowd, not the hardcore wine nerd. Expectations set, let's see how it plays.
California dominates, as expected, with the usual suspects — Meiomi Pinot Noir, Bread & Butter Merlot, Tribute Cab — showing up like they do on half the casual wine lists in the Midwest. Italy gets a proper nod with the Pasqua Romeo and Juliet Passimento Valpolicella, and Argentina earns a seat at the table via the Renacer Repasso Malbec. The Alto Limay Patagonia Pinot Noir is the one pick that shows some genuine curiosity, and Terra d'Oro's Amador County Petite Sirah adds a bit of texture to an otherwise predictable lineup. Don't come here expecting Burgundy producers or anything skin-contact — this list is built for people who want something good without homework.
Everything on the list is available by the glass, which is genuinely great for a 21-bottle program — no guessing what you can actually try tonight. Prices run $6 to $15 a glass, which is honest money for Green Bay. The Ruffino Prosecco at $9 is a solid opener, and the range covers enough ground to find something for whoever's sitting across from you.
Ruffino Prosecco — $9/glass
At $9 a pour and $32 a bottle, this is the easiest yes on the list. Ruffino is reliable, the price is right, and it works with basically everything on the cafe menu.
Terra d'Oro Amador County Petite Sirah
Most people at a cafe wine bar reach for Pinot or Cab. The Terra d'Oro Petite Sirah from Amador County is a darker, inkier ride — serious wine at a casual price point, and most tables will completely walk past it.
7 Moons California Red Blend
It's a grocery store staple dressed up as a restaurant pour. Nothing wrong with it at home, but there are better options on this same list for the same price range — reach elsewhere.
Pasqua Romeo and Juliet Passimento Valpolicella + Sandwiches
The Passimento style means partially dried grapes — richer fruit, a little dried cherry depth — which cuts through a hearty deli-style sandwich better than the California reds here. It's the most food-friendly bottle on the list.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Studio 1212 isn't trying to be a serious wine destination, and that's fine — it's a solid neighborhood wine bar with fair prices, an all-by-the-glass lineup, and enough range to keep a table happy. Send a friend here if they want a relaxed pour on the waterfront, not if they're chasing something obscure.
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