wine list

noun

plural wine lists
: a list of wines that are available to be served at a restaurant
The restaurant has an extensive wine list.

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The wine list revolves around a cellar originally assembled by Hotel Café Royal's founder, Daniel Nicols, once considered among the finest in the world. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, Mooney’s wine list is full of biodynamic picks curated by consulting and lauded sommelier Ian Krupp of Anajak Thai Cuisine. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 The sommelier will guide you through the wine list, which veers towards Old World labels but also showcases some Czech wines (the country’s vintages are getting better and better), though for cocktails head next door to the river-facing bar. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Mandalou is a sommelier, so the wine list is carefully curated, and surprisingly approachable. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wine list

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wine list was in 1833

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“Wine list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wine%20list. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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