Luckily there are scores of wine bars in Austin where you can raise a glass and treat your grape-loving taste buds. The next time you're looking to wine down, we recommend starting with one of the local wine hideouts profiled below. If these don’t suit your fancy, dig deeper into our full list of Wine Bars in Austin. But for now, and in honor of National Drink Wine Day, check out our list of The Best Wine Bars in Austin. Aviary is the only wine bar in Austin that doubles as a quirky home décor store. They offer everything from Argentinian Cabernets to leathery Bourdeaux’s, and a unique beer list for those keen on sticking with hoppier options. Also try their charcuterie — it’s all local and delicious. The bar is currently undergoing renovations, but will be back open for business soon. The wine selection at leans heavily toward Old World influences with particular emphases on sparklers, oxidized wines and orange/pink wines. Beverage director and advanced sommelier, Jason Huerta, seeks out high-quality, cost-effective wines which usually fly under the radar.

The wines are also, most importantly, food friendly, delivering structure and depth, rather than bold fruit character. best wine vintages in australiaHigh acid, solid tannins and the idea of minerality are of utmost importance.best homemade red wine kitCoffee and Wine Bar is a family owned and operated establishment that offers a wide variety of unique wines, beers, a full bar, local coffee, and Greek-inspired food. best dallas wine storesEnjoy a glass of wine while sitting under the large oak trees while listening to live music on their spacious front patio.This winery off South Congress is dedicated to producing their wines in-state and using only Texas grown grapes. Stop in for some Texas-made wine (and snacks from neighboring Buzz Mill for good measure) and kick back in one of the many living room areas.

Stop by every Saturday in February from 2-6 pm for three free tastings of any of Infinite Monkey Theorem's wines. Yes, ANY of the wines.Everyone likes a good happy hour, and with the generally steeper prices on wine, Vino Vino is doing its customers a great service by offering one every day of the work week. So pop in from 5:30pm to 7:30pm any day from Monday to Friday for some delicious food and drink that is considerably cheaper than it has any right to be.Apothecary Cafe & Wine Bar4800 Burnet Rd #450There's a subtlety to the inviting vibe at Apothecary Cafe & Wine Bar that wouldn't be out of place in some parts of Europe. The friendlier parts, that is. Because if there's one thing Apothecary isn't, it's snooty. This is the kind of place that you can bring your dog AND enjoy oysters with champagne. Winebelly Tapas & Vino519 W Oltorf StA self-styled neighborhood wine and tapas bar, Winebelly excels in Spanish-Mediterranean style delicacies. Truffle fries, croquetas, and other similarly decadent snacks are staples of their much-lauded menu.

In fact, Winebelly was recently voted Best Wine Bar in town by Austin A-List.  House Wine408 Josephine StA past winner of Austin Chronicle’s “Best Of” list, House Wine offers an extensive wine selection and a variety of cheese plates and wine tasting classes. With their Monday Open Mic Nights and decadent desserts like S’Mores and Crème Brule, this intimate wine joint will surely entertain even the most ardent beer buddy. The Backspace507 San Jacinto BlvdThis cozy little spot off 6th Street, right around the corner from big sister Parkside, is best known for their excellent, Neapolitan-style pizzas and a rotating selection of Italian dishes. You can enjoy The Backspace's fantastic wine selection with half-price deals during happy hour, but be sure to make a reservation.Wink Wine Bar1014 N Lamar BlvdWink is a warm & friendly little wine bar that features a full-range selection of reds, whites, and sparkling varietals, priding itself on its off-beat finds. They offer a “By-the-Glass List” so you can choose the level of tasting you want on a given night, and a bar menu of delectable grub to pair it with.

Be sure to try the cheesecake. Max's Wine DiveIn spite of its name, the only thing distinctly dive-y about Max's Wine Dive is its utter lack of pretension. The folks who run this joint do things a little bit differently than conventional wine bar wisdom might suggest. Their menu proudly features, among other delicious choices, fried chicken. Out with the old and in with the new. The Red Room Lounge306 E 3rd StThe Red Room Lounge is a hidden sanctuary for wine lovers in the heart of downtown Austin. The wine list is curated by 2014 Texas’ Best Sommelier, Joelle Cousins, featuring an inspired variety of selections from all over the world as well as coveted older vintage gems.Winflo Osteria1315 W 6th StHoused in a 1922 craftsman style bungalow in the historic Old West Austin Neighborhood, Winflo Osteria is a welcoming an Italian eatery featuring a diverse list of Italian wine and craft cocktails. You can enjoy a glass of wine outdoors under a 300-year-old live oak that shades their large terraced patio.  

Botticelli's1321 S Congress AveBotticelli's is a staple of the nightlife on South Congress. Serving delicious Italian food with both an intimate Italian Trattoria in the front and a popular beer garden out back. Hang out and enjoy a glass in the beer garden, with local music Thursday through Saturday. The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen800 West 6th St.The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen recently opened a new location on West 6th in the space formerly occupied by Restaurant Jezebel and Tapacitas. Offering 10 wine flights, 50 wines by the glass, and 200 by the bottle as well as a full bar with craft cocktails. The new Lola Savannah coffee shop is tucked in for good measure. via Ehsan Abbasi / instagramFabi & Rosi509 Hearn StQuietly nestled in a residential area at Lake Austin Boulevard and Hearn Street in a beautifully converted old cottage, Fabi & Rosi serves some of the city’s best classic European fare perfect for dates, intimate gatherings or just a casual night out with friends. Featuring a European wine list that perfectly complements any entrée.