Wine's an afterthought. Order a cocktail.
Midtown / Boca Center · Boca Raton · Upscale Casual American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 10, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar – Boca Raton’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Tap 42 is exactly what you'd expect from a place that leads with 42 taps and a signature cocktail menu — an afterthought dressed up in a tidy column. Five by-the-glass options and a short bottle list of familiar grocery-store names tells you everything you need to know before the server even arrives. This is a bar that happens to sell wine, not a restaurant that takes wine seriously.
The list leans hard on brand-name recognition: Josh Cellars, Oyster Bay, Meiomi, Kendall-Jackson — wines you've seen at every chain restaurant from here to Houston. There's a nod toward Italy with the Il Masso Pinot Grigio and Gambino Prosecco, and Fleurs de Prairie covers the Provence rosé crowd, but don't go looking for anything that requires a second glance. The Bella Union by Far Niente Cabernet is the lone bottle that shows any ambition, and it sticks out like a sommelier at a keg party. Regions are scattered — California, Italy, Marlborough, Provence — but there's no coherent point of view, just crowd-pleasing hits.
Five options by the glass, and the pours clock in at $8, which would be a solid deal if the wines themselves were worth talking about. Expect the usual suspects rotating through without much fanfare or explanation. No visible rotation, no seasonal swap-ins — what's on the list is what's on the list, full stop.
Fleurs de Prairie Rosé — $8/glass
It's a legit Provence rosé at a glass price that doesn't sting. In a lineup of middling options, this is the one that at least earns its pour — especially on a warm Boca evening.
Bella Union by Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people at this table are ordering a craft IPA or a Moscow Mule, which means this Far Niente sister-label Cab quietly sits on the list underordered and underappreciated. It's a real wine from a serious producer — an island of intent in a sea of Meiomi.
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Vintner's Reserve
At $38 a bottle, you're paying nearly three times retail for a wine that retails around $13 at your local Publix. KJ Chard has its fans, but not at a 192% markup. Hard pass.
Rispetto Cabernet Sauvignon + Prohibition Burger
A straightforward Cab with enough dark fruit and structure to stand up to a big, beefy burger without overthinking it. Neither is trying to impress anyone, and that's kind of the point.
Wednesday — $20 off all bottles of wine all day with the purchase of an entrée, available open to close every Wednesday.
The Bottom Line
Tap 42 is a great spot for craft beer and cocktails — the wine list is just along for the ride. Come on a Wednesday when $20 comes off the bottle price and the math gets a little less insulting, but don't make the wine the reason you're here.
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