For many wine lovers, nothing beats a great wine bar. Less formal than a restaurant, more deliberate than your average bar, the best deliver the perfect blend of accessibility and sophistication. They encourage exploration of rare vintages, up-and-coming producers and regions near and far—served with a story.
Discover Wine Spectator editors’ top picks in the United States and select destinations abroad. Spanning 23 cities and three continents, this list highlights 38 go-to wine bars both in your neighborhood and for your next trip overseas.
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