Shreveport's Olive Oil Shop That Actually Pours
· Shreveport · Wine Bar / Tapas · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 17, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed We Olive & Wine Bar Shreveport’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into We Olive feels like stumbling into a boutique market that also happens to take wine seriously — which is exactly what it is. The concept is part olive oil tasting room, part wine bar, and the relaxed, cozy setup makes it clear this place isn't trying to intimidate anyone. It's the kind of spot that earns its regulars.
The list leans into American producers with a distinct regional focus across the United States — expect domestic picks over Old World deep cuts. The list isn't long, but that's by design; this is a curated, edited program rather than a sprawling cellar. Gaps in international variety are real, but for a wine bar attached to an olive oil concept in Shreveport, the intentionality of the selections stands out. Don't come looking for Burgundy; do come expecting something more considered than your average casual dining list.
By-the-glass options are the core of the experience here, which makes sense given the small-plates format — nobody's ordering a full bottle with prosciutto-wrapped dates. The Wednesday half-price promotion and happy hour discounts signal a program built around accessible, frequent pours rather than trophy bottles. Exact counts and current selections aren't confirmed, but the deal structure rewards regulars who know when to show up.
Wednesday — Wine Wednesday: all wines reported at half price. Happy hour also offers $3 off wine by the glass, and Rosé Thursday runs as an additional weekly special.
The Bottom Line
We Olive earns its Wild Card badge by doing something Shreveport doesn't have a lot of: a genuinely wine-focused experience that doesn't require a special occasion or a big budget. The Wednesday half-price wine night alone is reason enough to put this in your rotation. If you're keeping it casual and want something more interesting than a chain restaurant list, this is your move.
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Frank's is a Wild Card in the best way — a casual Shreveport pizza spot that built an Italian-focused list with actual intention behind it. We'd send a friend here for wine without hesitation, with the standing instruction to order the Falanghina and stop second-guessing themselves.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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