Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Give me wine to wash me clean of the weather-stains of cares.”

 

CRÚ Food + Wine Bar

The first wine bar in Texas to offer 30 wines by the glass and 300 bottles from all over the world, CRÚ is located in the swanky Shops at Clearfork. Sister properties located in Dallas' West Village and Plano's Shops at Legacy tout the same sophistication. The menu offers diners brunch and dinner options, artisan cheese boards and wine flight options. 

 

Thirty-Eight & Vine

Thirty-Eight & Vine is the newest locally owned wine bar in town, and it’s a truly unique experience. A wine “credit card" unlocks your experience: swipe in one of several kiosks where you’ll find 42 familiar vintages and unusual, more expensive selections that you may never have heard of. Unsure about what you want? The “taste” size offers a sample for you to experiment with, and you may get to try a sip of that $200 bottle of wine without worry. Ready to commit? Grab a bottle from the cellar selections and settle in. Real estate partners and sweethearts Sam and Jennifer Demel, who met at TCU, have created an approachable wine bar concept for novices and experts alike. Pair your selection with one of the cheeseboards from neighboring Meyer and Sage for a real treat!

 

Grace

The restaurant's gloriously curated wine menu comes with sommeliers and friendly bartenders who will steer you in the right direction if you’re a novice. Every weekday, a half-price “bubble hour” runs from 4-6 p.m. The restaurant is known for Wine and Women Wednesdays, where a flight of three wines comes paired with a bite-sized appetizer from the restaurant’s impressive kitchen. 

 

The Magnolia Wine Bar

A favorite of Fort Worth wine lovers, The Magnolia (formerly known as Kent & Co) has 300 wines in stock, including three bespoke reds and a custom cabernet sauvignon. So the chances of you finding a wine you like are pretty good. You can also get a nice selection of beer here, if someone in your party doesn’t prefer wine. All wines are sold at market price, meaning what you would buy them for at the store. #savings

 

Grand Cru Wine Bar and Boutique

Since 2008, the family-owned wine bar has offered a simple and friendly introduction to really great wine. You can stick with your favorite California chardonnays, sample sauvignon blanc from three continents, play with rosé or find your home on the Rhone.
 

 

Put A Cork In It

A sommelier directed me to this family-owned boutique wine retailer, raving about their selection. Weekly wine tastings are currently paused due to COVID-19 but visitors are welcome to stop by Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to purchase a bottle to-go.
 

 

Reata Restaurant

Reata has an extensive menu with some interesting choices. The wine list is heavy on California and Argentinian classics as well as several Texas wines including Brennan Vineyards in Comanche and the family CF Ranch in the Davis Mountains (near Alpine where the original Reata Restaurant sits). Plus, can you think of a nicer way to enjoy a bottle of wine than to share it on one of Reata's patios high above Sundance Square?
 

 

Wine Thief

You don’t have to be a guest at the Omni Hotel to enjoy the hotel’s beautifully understated wine bar. There are a handful of Texas wines scattered throughout the menu, including the unusual black grape Aglianico from the Duchman Family Winery in the Texas Hill Country.
 

 

Waters - Bonnell’s Coastal Cuisine

Chef Bonnell left culinary school with a deep appreciation for wine, which was evident at his first restaurant, Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine. The 10-page wine menu at Waters is almost overwhelming, but fear not, the knowledgeable staff can assist. The Sundance Square restaurant has a patio that just begs to be used on a sunny day, especially if you’re sitting with a plate of fresh oysters and a tart sauvignon blanc or a glass of bubbles!
 

 

Winslow’s Wine Cafe

The curated wine menu offers a limited 30 selections, but the list is fairly impressive. Of course, there are selections from the Napa Valley and France, but Winslow’s menu includes Italian vineyards and several varietals from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Every Tuesday and Sunday, all bottles are 30% off.

 

Rancho Loma

Rancho Loma Vineyards is located in the Texas Panhandle and recently opened a Fort Worth Wine Bar and Tasting Room that serves up their delectable wine by the flights or by the glass/bottle. The quaint tasting room is nestled down an alleyway off South Main in the Near Southside. Light bites, live music and a buzzy crowd keep guests coming back for more. Current hours are Wednesdays 4-9 p.m., Thursday 2-9 p.m., Friday 2-10 p.m. and Saturday 12-10 p.m., and Sunday 1-4 p.m. 

 

Branch & Bird

Enjoy your wine while taking in breathtaking views of downtown Fort Worth. Branch & Bird is located on the Sky Lobby Level of the Frost Tower and boasts a massive patio that's perfect for sipping on. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, offers happy hour specials with live music and hosts Wine on the Skyline Wednesdays where half-priced bottles are available from 5-8 p.m. Reservations are encouraged.