From Priorat to Ria Baixas, Estadio holds the key to Spanish wines.
901
Innovative small plates by executive chef Thomas Hall make up the menu at this Penn Quarter eatery, so take an extra moment to pick the perfect glass or bottle of wine from its inspiring list to complement your dining experience. 901 Ninth St. NW, 202-524-4433
Bourbon Steak
Expect nothing but the best from the restaurant housed inside the eternally chic Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown. The number of available wine labels hovers in the triple digits, so there is always the perfect bottle of wine waiting for even the most sophisticated palates. 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-944-2026
CityZen
Mandarin Oriental’s AAA Five Diamond Award-winning restaurant is a destination for the senses, with contemporary designs, an open kitchen, and a spectacular wine gallery curated by sommelier Andrew Myers. 1330 Maryland Ave. SW, 202-787-6148
Cork Wine Bar
This cozy wine bar near the U Street corridor features more than 50 varieties of wines available by the glass. Stop by to educate your palate during one of the biweekly wine tastings led by owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts. 1720 14th St. NW, 202-265-2675
Estadio
Discover lively Spanish wines—vintages from the Priorat, Castilla y León, and Rioja regions of Spain—with the help of this Logan Circle restaurant’s expansive list, compiled by experienced sommelier Sebastian Zutant. 1520 14th St. NW, 202-319-1404
Grapeseed American Bistro + Wine Bar
After a long day of shopping at Bethesda Row, tuck into this friendly restaurant for a few glasses (or a bottle) of Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon. While you are there, savor a few thoughtfully paired small plates prepared by chef and owner Jeff Heineman. 4865 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, 301-986-9592
Marcel’s
Spoil yourself with an indulgent night out at chef Robert Wiedmaier’s award-winning restaurant. Sommelier Moez Ben Achour can guide you through the more than 600 available wines; the restaurant’s list has received the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 202-296-1166
Plume
Impressive doesn’t begin to describe the extensive wine list at The Jefferson’s posh restaurant. Boasting labels dating back to the late 1700s, Plume’s worldly selection of reds and whites is the answer to every oenophile’s prayers. 1200 16th St. NW, 202-448-2300
The Prime Rib
For more than 35 years, sommelier and bar manager Jim Ross has finely tuned the award-winning wine menu at one of Washington’s most iconic restaurants. The Prime Rib’s expansive wine list includes reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines by the glass. 2020 K St. NW, 202-466-8811
Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar
One of Capitol Hill’s best-kept secrets, Sonoma offers a creative wine list showcasing selections from Italy as well as the West Coast. Enjoy a glass of Poggio al Tesoro Cabernet or Whitehall Lane Merlot while you dine on house-made risotto, made with acquerello rice and pancetta. 223 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202-544-8088
Vinoteca
Dust off your dancing shoes for Flamenco Sundays at this lively wine bar and bistro. Come back on select Tuesdays for wine classes in the upstairs lounge, or split a bottle with friends while playing a game of bocce in the outdoor court. 1940 11th St. NW, 202-332-9463
