Wednesday Is Your Best Friend Here
Reynolda Village · Winston Salem · American
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 25, 2026
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The wine list at Village Tavern Reynolda is bigger than you expect walking into what reads as a comfortable neighborhood staple. Somewhere between 150 and 250 bottles deep, it signals that someone here takes wine seriously enough to show up on social media talking about it. That's not nothing for Winston-Salem.
The list leans into the reliable four — California, Italy, France, and the Pacific Northwest — which tells you they're playing to a broad dining room rather than hunting for obscure scores. There's enough range to satisfy a table with mixed preferences, even if edge cases (South America, Austria, anything orange) aren't the focus. The presence of the 2022 Rocche Costamagna Langhe Arneis is a small but telling signal: someone picked that intentionally, and that's the kind of choice that earns trust. Don't expect a deep cellar or cult Burgundy, but do expect a list that's been curated with actual guests in mind.
Twenty to thirty-five pours by the glass is a serious commitment, and Village Tavern leans into it. The range means you can build a meal around glass pours without repeating yourself, which matters for a longer dinner. Rotation cadence isn't confirmed, but an active social wine program suggests they're not just pouring the same six wines on autopilot.
2022 Rocche Costamagna Langhe Arneis — Unknown
On a Wednesday — when the house is running its half-price wine program — this becomes an easy yes. Rocche Costamagna is a solid Piedmontese producer, and Langhe Arneis is the kind of crisp, aromatic white that most diners here have never tried. At half price, you're getting well above your spend.
2022 Rocche Costamagna Langhe Arneis
Most tables at Village Tavern are reaching for California Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio. This Arneis from Piedmont is sitting right there on the list — floral, dry, with a nutty edge — and almost nobody orders it. That's their loss and your gain.
House California Chardonnay
We don't have a specific bottle name here, but the generic California Chardonnay category is almost certainly over-indexed on this list and overpriced for what it delivers. With the Arneis available, there's no reason to default to the obvious pour.
2022 Rocche Costamagna Langhe Arneis + Pan-seared salmon
Arneis has the acidity to cut through the fat of seared salmon without overwhelming the fish. It's a quieter, more interesting move than reaching for a big Chardonnay, and the result is a cleaner, brighter plate.
Wednesday — Village Tavern runs a Wednesday wine special across its locations. Branded posts confirm bottles at 50% off; guest reviews and other sources suggest glasses are also included. Scope may vary slightly by night — worth asking your server — but Wednesday is clearly the move.
The Bottom Line
Village Tavern Reynolda isn't a destination wine list, but it earns its keep with real range, at least one smart Italian pick, and a Wednesday half-price program that makes it genuinely worth planning around. Send a friend here on a Wednesday — tell them to order the Arneis.
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Graylyn Estate is a genuinely beautiful place to have dinner, but the wine list is an afterthought in a room that deserves intention. Order the sea bass, grab the La Crema, and try not to think too hard about what this list could have been.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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
Downtown · Winston Salem · Indian
Oh' Calcutta's wine list is unremarkable on its own — but Tuesday nights flip the script entirely, and a $19 Pinot Noir with lamb vindaloo is a genuinely good time. Come for the food, plan around Tuesday, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Downtown · Winston Salem · American
Cin Cin isn't a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — but Wednesday half-price wine all day on bottles and glasses turns a generic list into a genuinely good deal with a burger in hand. Show up any other night of the week and order a beer.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Brookstown · Winston Salem · Italian
Quanto Basta punches above its weight for a mid-size Southern city Italian spot — the Italian-focused list is thoughtful, the prices are fair, and Thursday half-price bottles make it one of the best weekly wine deals in Winston-Salem. Come hungry, come on a Thursday, and order the Falanghina.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Silas Creek Pkwy · Winston Salem · Japanese / Sushi
Umi is a fun hibachi night out, and the wine pricing is honestly fairer than it has any right to be — but the list itself is an afterthought, and no amount of fair markup fixes a selection that's two bottles deep in personality. Order sake, or a cocktail, and come back to us when they add a Grüner Veltliner.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eagle Ranch · Vail · American
The Wild Sage is your dependable neighborhood spot in Eagle Ranch — the wine list won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you at dinner either. Watch the markups on the top-shelf Napa bottles and stick to the mid-range, and you'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Waterfront · Traverse City · American
Warehouse Kitchen + Cork won't win any awards for depth or ambition, but it plays its hand honestly — fair prices, solid local representation, and a full by-the-glass program that respects your wallet. If you're in Traverse City and want a glass of something local with a water view, this works.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Truckee · Truckee · American
Sunnyside is a casual lodge restaurant wearing a serious wine list under its flannel — the markup is steep and it won't win any awards for staff expertise, but the producer lineup is legitimately impressive for where you're sitting. If you're already at the lake, this is absolutely worth ordering a real bottle.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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