Toro Bravo

The wine list at Toro Bravo reads like a love letter to the Iberian Peninsula, and we mean that in the best possible way. It's not sprawling, but it's intentional — every page feels like someone actually thought about what you'd want to drink while sharing jamón croquetas and gambas al ajillo with a table full of people you like. The Pacific Northwest representation is a nice nod to locality without distraction from the Spanish core.

The list leans hard into Spain — Txakoli, Albariño, Garnacha, Rioja Tempranillo, and Cava anchor the program and genuinely reflect the food coming out of the kitchen. The Pacific Northwest selections add regional texture without feeling forced, and the overall size (60-100 bottles) is right-sized for a tapas format where the wine is meant to complement, not compete. You're not going to find obscure Sherry or Priorat deep cuts here, but what's on offer is coherent and purposeful. The gaps are noticeable if you're a Spanish wine obsessive, but for most diners, this list delivers exactly what the room calls for.

Ten to fourteen by-the-glass options is a respectable pour program for a spot like this — enough variety to mix and match as plates arrive. The glass list mirrors the bottle list's Iberian focus, so you can sip Txakoli with your pan con tomate without needing to commit to a full bottle. Rotation doesn't appear to be aggressive, so don't expect surprises visit to visit, but the core selections hold up.