Natural wine (and cocktails)🍷

Submitted by phinest-inthe-nation t3_10mv8h0 in washingtondc

I might be moving to the region soon and have visited a few times and am familiar with the beer scene in the area but am curious if anyone can recommend a good natural wine store as I’ll be leaving a beautiful one behind in my current city! If anyone has any good cocktail restaurants that have a low key prohibition era vibe I’d love recommendations for that as well! Thank you!

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AsbestosIn0bstetrics t1_j65bfim wrote

Domestique is fabulous.

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schwars1 t1_j65tmwe wrote

They've got a curated set of spirits as well that included some very interesting selections.

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blissfully_chilling t1_j65fuh7 wrote

I work at a shop called Grand Cata - we’re an awesome boutique and I’d say the vast majority of wines and producer we carry make wine in a low-to-no intervention/biodynamic/natural/garagiste/whatever you want to call it style. I don’t use the term natural a lot because it has different connotations to different people but either way, definitely pop on in. Two locations: one on 7th and Q NW in Shaw, one in La Cosecha in the Union Market district. Shaw also has a rad spirits selection, but union market has a bar - so head to both lol.

When I’m not buying at Grand Cata, I’m often buying at Weygandt Wines up on Connecticut Ave NW - a great store featuring tons of tiny producers in a similar vein. Very France/old world centric.

Also seconding Domestique, another great shop.

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captains_dead t1_j65sd3a wrote

Seconding Weygandt, especially for affordable Burgundy and quality Riesling

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Joaquinmachine t1_j65bigd wrote

Domestique on Florida ave deals exclusively with biodynamic and organic wine producers and has an awesome selection along with incredible staff. OKPB in Mt. Pleasant is a great little speakeasy that fits what you're looking for. I highly recommend both.

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mooncatcentral t1_j65dnjc wrote

+1 on Domestique & Sonny's Pizza also has a great selection (and fun events!)

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witchyarchivist t1_j65dhqt wrote

Mysa.wine has an entire natural wine guide for DC on their website. I found it to be really helpful

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slizzard88 t1_j65frzl wrote

Anxio pizza and bottle room; Le Mont Royal

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PalpitationNo3106 t1_j66068z wrote

Sonny’s. They have a wine club tasting first Wednesday of every month. St. Vincent has a nice selection as well. I haven’t been through Le Mont Royale’s wine list yet, but since it’s Chas, it’s gotta be pet nat heavy.

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phinest-inthe-nation OP t1_j69mgme wrote

Thank you all for the great recommendations! Definitely sad to leave the atmosphere my local shop provides behind but I’m excited to check out these options!

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