20 by the glassSchiltigheim
Schiltigheim bistro-cave near the Strasbourg ring, Philippe Roth's wine list leans Alsace and Loire growers, paired with seasonal home-made small plates.
The list: Bistronomy and wine bar run by Philippe Roth, with an Alsace and Loire-focused list of grower-direct and biodynamic bottles served alongside small homemade share plates
Pours: Alsace Riesling, Loire Chenin, Pinot Noir, Cremant d'Alsace
10 by the glassRiquewihr
Family producer on the main street of Riquewihr with a 16th-century vaulted cellar, commented tastings of Schoenenbourg Riesling and the Winstub Au Tire-Bouchon next door.
The list: Estate-owned 16th-century cellar tasting bar with three-wine commented tastings of the Zimmer range plus a Winstub Au Tire-Bouchon serving Alsace classics with the same wine list
Pours: Riesling Schoenenbourg, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Cremant
14 by the glassPetite Venise Colmar
Bistro on Rue Saint-Jean facing Place des Six Montagnes Noires, Florence Di Foggia plates bistromic French cooking and pours an organic-leaning Alsace and French regional wine list.
The list: French bistro wine list weighted to organic and Alsace growers, plus a wide selection of regional bottles and organic Alsace beers, paired with Florence Di Foggia's bistromic plates
Pours: Alsace Riesling, Pinot Gris, Cremant, organic Pinot Noir
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