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Medford Center · Medford · American gastropub and wine bar · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 9, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Tap & Vine at 559’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The chalkboard wine list at Tap & Vine hits you like a neighborhood bar that actually tried — and mostly succeeded. It's casual, it's approachable, and the Rogue Valley producers up front signal that someone here cares about where they live. Nothing intimidating, nothing pretentious, just a solid gastropub that wants you to have a decent glass with your burger.
The list runs about 40–60 labels and splits its attention three ways: local Rogue Valley wines, broader West Coast pours, and value-driven crowd-pleasers that your parents would recognize. RoxyAnn and Jaxon Vineyards anchor the Southern Oregon section with real purpose — these aren't token local picks, they're wines worth drinking. The California and Washington selections lean heavily on reliable brands like Josh Cellars and Kendall-Jackson, which keeps things accessible but limits the ceiling. Don't come here expecting an adventurous deep-dive into obscure producers, but do expect honest, drinkable wine at prices that won't make you do math at the table.
Twelve to sixteen options by the glass is a genuinely respectable program for a Medford gastropub, and the $8–$14 price range keeps rounds easy. The inclusion of a local rosé rotation and Prosecco by the glass shows some effort beyond the predictable reds and whites. Bota Box on tap as the house option is what it is — functional, not inspired — but at least it's keeping the casual drinker happy without embarrassing anyone.
RoxyAnn Claret Rogue Valley — $11/glass
This is the pick. RoxyAnn is one of Southern Oregon's most consistent producers, and getting their Claret for $11 a glass — from a winery that sits minutes away — is the kind of local value that makes a wine list worth paying attention to. It's a Bordeaux-style blend with real structure, and at this price it's essentially a steal compared to what you'd pay for something equivalent from Napa.
Jaxon Vineyards Tempranillo
Most people at a gastropub are going to default to Pinot or Cab, which means the Jaxon Tempranillo gets overlooked constantly. That's a mistake. Rogue Valley's high-desert warmth actually suits Tempranillo well, and Jaxon is doing interesting work in the appellation. If you're tired of the usual suspects, this is your table move.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Josh Cellars Cab retails for around $14 a bottle and they're pouring it at $9 a glass — the math works out to about 2.5x retail per glass, which is technically within normal markup territory, but you're still paying gastropub prices for grocery store wine. With the RoxyAnn Claret sitting right next to it for $11, there's simply no reason to order this one.
RoxyAnn Claret Rogue Valley + Gourmet Burger
A Bordeaux-style blend from the Rogue Valley against a proper gastropub burger is exactly the kind of unpretentious pairing this place was built for. The Claret's dark fruit and structure handle the fat and char of the patty without fighting it, and the local angle makes it feel intentional rather than accidental.
Monday — Weekly wine specials on Mondays, structured as discounted bottle nights early in the week. Not a strict half-price-everything deal, but worth checking before you go.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Tap & Vine at 559 isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's doing more than most gastropubs bother to do — local producers, fair prices, and enough variety to make the choice interesting. Send a friend here if they want something decent with dinner and don't want a lecture about it.
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Crowd Pleasers
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Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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Grocery Store
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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