16 by the glassStrasbourg cathedral quarter
Wolfberger's urban tasting boutique a minute from the cathedral, pouring Cremant flights, Grand Cru Rieslings and eau-de-vie pairings from the Eguisheim cooperative.
The list: Wolfberger cooperative's urban Strasbourg outpost, by-the-glass and bottle tastings of the Grand Cru range, Cremant flight and eaux-de-vie pairings, with cheese plates
Pours: Cremant d'Alsace, Grand Cru Riesling, Pinot Gris, Mirabelle eau-de-vie
180 by the glassColmar old town
Natural-wine cave a manger on Rue Berthe Molly run by chef Romain Leichtweis and Manon. Around 450 bottles, 180 by-the-glass references and Michelin-trained share plates.
The list: More than 450 natural-leaning wines from across France and Europe, with a deep Alsace by-the-glass list run by chef Romain Leichtweis and Manon, paired with tapas and seasonal share plates
Pours: Alsace Riesling, Pinot Noir d'Alsace, natural Pinot Gris, Cremant d'Alsace
200 by the glassColmar old town
Wine bar on Rue Schongauer pouring more than 200 wines by the glass with a deep Alsace selection. Run by sommeliers focused on grower-direct and biodynamic Alsace producers.
The list: More than 200 wines by the glass with a strong Alsace backbone, including Grand Cru and biodynamic growers, paired with sharing plates of cheese, charcuterie and seasonal small plates
Pours: Alsace Grand Cru Riesling, Pinot Gris vendanges tardives, Cremant d'Alsace, Gewurztraminer
16 by the glassColmar old town
Wine and beer bar in a half-timbered house on pedestrian Rue des Marchands, opposite the Maison Pfister. Quiet terrace with Alsace-focused glass list and French sharing plates.
The list: Wine and craft beer bar with a curated Alsace by-the-glass selection of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir alongside cheese and charcuterie boards on a quiet pedestrian terrace
Pours: Alsace Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cremant d'Alsace
18 by the glassStrasbourg Halles
Lounge wine bar in the Hannong Hotel near Place Kleber pouring French and Alsace-focused wines by the glass, with cheese and charcuterie planks under a glazed-roof terrace.
The list: Hotel Hannong wine bar with French-focused list weighted to Alsace plus a curated European and southern hemisphere selection, served alongside cheese, charcuterie and small plates
Pours: Alsace Riesling, Burgundy Pinot Noir, Cremant d'Alsace, Bordeaux blends
40 by the glassStrasbourg cathedral quarter
Caviste-restaurant near the cathedral with a 4,000-bottle cellar focused on organic and biodynamic growers. Sit-down tastings, share plates and small-batch Alsace by the glass.
The list: Bistronomic restaurant and caviste with a cellar of more than 4,000 wines and spirits focused on artisan growers working organic, biodynamic and natural; deep Alsace by-the-glass list
Pours: Alsace Riesling, Cremant d'Alsace, Pinot Noir, biodynamic Pinot Gris