Spokane's Neighborhood Pour Done Right
South Perry · Spokane · New American
Reviewed April 9, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The list is short and familiar — you've seen most of these bottles at your local grocery store — but the prices are so reasonable you almost do a double-take. This is a neighborhood spot that knows its crowd and isn't trying to impress anyone with obscure Jura pours. That's not a knock; it's an honest self-assessment that most restaurants never manage.
The 20-35 bottle list leans hard into Pacific Northwest anchors — Chateau Ste. Michelle and Washington State staples — with California filling the rest of the card. There's no real Old World presence to speak of, and nothing here is going to surprise a seasoned drinker. What it does well is stay in its lane: recognizable, approachable producers at prices that make the decision easy. The regional focus on Washington and Oregon is a nice touch for a South Perry neighborhood spot, even if the execution doesn't push into smaller or more interesting local producers.
Six to ten options by the glass, covering the basics — a Chardonnay, a Cab, a Pinot, a Sauvignon Blanc — without much adventure. The pours are priced so fairly that ordering a glass instead of a bottle almost feels like the smarter play. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority here, so don't expect anything new next visit.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay 2022 — $14
At $14 a glass for a wine that retails around $20, this is the easiest call on the list. Indian Wells is a reliably ripe, food-friendly Washington Chardonnay that holds its own at twice the price. Ordering a bottle's worth by the glass here would still feel like a deal.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022
Most people in a casual spot like this grab the cheapest Chardonnay on the menu and move on. La Crema's Sonoma Coast bottling is a real step up — brighter acidity, more coastal restraint — and at $16 a glass it's barely a dollar more than the baseline options. Most guests walk right past it.
Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
At $28 a glass it's technically the best-marked-up deal on the list percentage-wise, but Duckhorn Napa Cab is a $55 retail bottle that's already priced for approachability. You're paying restaurant money for a wine that deserves proper glassware and a focused tasting environment — neither of which a casual New American spot in South Perry is really set up to deliver. Save Duckhorn for somewhere that treats it right.
Meiomi Pinot Noir 2022 + Burger or grilled chicken entrée
Meiomi's soft, fruit-forward Pinot Noir is built for exactly this context — casual food, relaxed setting, no fuss. The ripe strawberry and mocha notes hold up against a burger without overwhelming a lighter chicken dish. At $18 a glass, it's the crowd-pleasing move that actually works.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Hive won't earn any wine geek credentials, but it's pricing its list with a generosity that most restaurants in this city can't match. If you're in South Perry and want a solid, affordable glass without negotiating with a wine list that takes itself too seriously, this is your spot.
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Browne Family's Spokane room is a confident single-producer tasting experience done right — fair prices, knowledgeable pours, and a genuine case for why Washington State deserves your attention. Send a friend here if they think Washington wine is just an also-ran.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
West Downtown / Riverside · Spokane · Barbecue / American Tavern
The Blackbird is a genuinely good barbecue tavern that simply doesn't care about wine, and the steep markups on uninspired bottles make that indifference expensive. Come for the smoked meats and a cold beer — if you insist on wine, grab the Milbrandt and move on.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Fondue / Upscale Casual
The Melting Pot Spokane isn't a wine destination, and it's not trying to be — but the Washington State anchors on this list are genuinely good, and if you stick to those, you'll drink well enough for the occasion. Come for the fondue experience, order the Ste. Michelle, and save the serious wine night for somewhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Hotel cocktail bar and lounge with small plates
1919 won't blow any minds, but for a hotel bar in downtown Spokane it earns genuine respect for keeping Washington State producers front and center. Come for the room, stay for the Beresan — just don't expect any surprises in the pricing.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Hotel Rooftop/Terrace Bar
The Grand Terrace Bar is a great place to drink wine in Spokane — just not necessarily great wine. Come for the skyline, order the Riesling, and save the serious bottle hunting for elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Wine Bar
Barrister is a genuine Wild Card: a serious urban winery tucked into Spokane's rail district that most wine travelers blow past on their way to Walla Walla. If you're in eastern Washington and you haven't stopped here, you owe yourself a visit.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Broadway corridor · Fort Wayne · New American
Rune is doing something genuinely rare for its zip code: building a wine list with a real identity. Come on a Wednesday, order the Ovum, and feel good about finding a place like this.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
West Plano · Plano · New American
CraftWay Kitchen isn't trying to be a wine destination and doesn't pretend to be — but the markups are fair, the glass program is wide, and there's enough on the list to drink well with a solid meal. Send your friends here for dinner; just don't send them here for a wine education.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Clemmons · Winston Salem · New American
Sixty Vines is a solid, reliable wine stop in Winston-Salem — the by-the-glass breadth is real and the staff knows their stuff, but the list reads like a greatest hits album rather than anything adventurous. Come for the volume, stay for the pizza, but don't expect to have your mind changed about wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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