Cristaldi’s Top 20 Texas Wines for Restaurant By-The-Glass Lists

Jonathan Cristaldi selects 20 wines from over 200 tasted, ranked in order of point score, that he believes would make for excellent by-the-glass wines on restaurant wine lists. On-premise buyers are encouraged to seek these out for their programs and inquire about pricing. 

Consumers should stockpile these wines for frequent enjoyment or to have on hand for parties and celebrations, or that occasional Tuesday night when six people end up at your house unexpectedly and all plan on hailing an Uber or Lyft.  

TOP 20 BY-THE-GLASS WINES FOR WINE LISTS

1.

96pts | 2021 Texas Heritage Vineyard, Estate Souzao, Texas Hill Country (Ideal for Steakhouse BTG Lists)

2.

95pts | 2023 Uplift Vineyards, Lou Adah, Texas Hill Country

3.

94pts | 2021 Arrowhead Creek Vineyard, Montepulciano, Texas

4.

94pts | 2020 Becker Vineyards, Chardonnay Reserve, Texas

5.

94pts | 2022 Kalasi Cellars, Narra Vineyards, Teroldego, Texas High Plains

6.

94pts | 2021 Lost Draw Wines, GSM, Texas Hill Country

7.

94pts | 2021 Rivenburgh Wine, Canted County Vineyard, Vermentino, Texas High Plains

8.

93pts | 2022 Adega Vinho, Chardonnay, Texas Hill Country

9.

92pts | 2023 Lost Draw Wines, Picpoul Blanc, Texas High Plains

10.

92pts | 2023 Rhinory, The Horn, Texas High Plains

11.

92pts | 2023 Wine for the People, Bounty Harvest Vineyard, Grenache, Gaines County

12.

91pts | 2022 Brennan Vineyards, Viognier, Comanche County

13.

91pts | 2023 Llano Estacado, Rosé, Texas

14.

91pts | 2023 Michael Ros, Sangiovese Rosé, Texas High Plains

15.

91pts | 2023 Portree Cellars, Diamonte Doble Vineyard, Gewürztraminer, Texas High Plains

16.

91pts | 2022 Wine for the People, Fire Oak Vineyard, Carignan, Mills County

17.

90pts | 2023 Meierstone Vineyards, Trebbiano, Texas High Plains

18.

90pts | 2022 Texas Wine Collective, Rosé, Texas

19.

89pts | 2023 Bingham Family Vineyards, Windmill Oaked White Wine, Texas High Plains

20.

88pts | 2021 Triple R Ranch, Mountain Lion, Texas

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