Located just past the D.C. border in Mount Rainier, Maryland, Era Wine Bar showcases grapes from underrepresented regions and a section of delicious small plates. The nearlyyear-old brick corner fixtureoffers wines by the glass in 3-, 6-, or 9-ounce pours, over 100 bottles for dine-in or to-go, and splurge-worthy bottles poured carefully with a Coravin wine tool. Era comes from first-time restaurateurs Michelle and Ka-ton Grant, a well-traveled duo who’ve called the neighborhood home since 2018. Much of the list highlights small producers, organic and biodynamic styles, and women-owned wineries. There’s also a membershipclubandconcierge service for military and foreign servicemembers.

Tucked away in Park View, St. Vincent’ssprawling 4,000-square-foot patiois an ideal spot to wind down with huge selection of wines, cocktails, and charcuterie. Modeled after popular New Orleans hangout Bacchanal, there’s also anonline storeloaded with options available for pickup. The 2-year-old fixture with a wood-framed cocktail bar up top hosts live music out back on weekends.

For fans of natural wines — a category that points to little no additives and includes lots of fruity or funky flavors — should head over to No Kisses bar in Park View. Fluorescent, color-changing ceiling tiles and plush, forest green banquettes give off a groovy, moody vibe. The bar (open Friday and Saturday nights) shares a backyard garden and anextensive online bottleshop with next-door sibling spot Sonny’s Pizza.

After running Vinoteca off U Street NW for 12 years, Paul Carlson rebranded it to this laid-back spot with a Southwestern vibe and food menu from chef Cable Smith (Royal) that features queso and tostadas, a French onion dip toast, and roasted beet salad. A list of nearly 50 bottles, all priced at $55, pulls from vineyard across Europe, Virginia, California, Mexico, and Argentina. Lulu’s has one of the more impressive setups in town for streetside seating, too.

Bloomingdale’s cozy, wood-fired replacement to Tyber Creek offers playful flights like “Pinot Noir You’re a Star” and “Sweater Weather” for around $20. There’s also apopular monthly wine clubwith selections handpicked by owners Kathleen Davis and Thomas Boisvert.

Parisian energy radiates throughout La Jambe, from its airy decor to its all-French wine menu. Prices for glasses and bottles range from affordable to indulgent and touch on known varietals like Burgundy Pinot Noirs to fun finds like fortified wines from the Jura region. A light menu of French meats, cheeses, and bar snacks is also available. La Jambe also has a stall in Union Market.

Longtime local sommelier Elli Benchimol unveiled her dream Champagne-and-caviar barin Georgetown last year. Tucked inside a historic row home, Apéro serves pastries and espresso drinks by day and bubbles and elegant drinking snacks by night. A wine list that largely swings French plays up grower Champagnes, which are made by the estate that owns the vineyards. By-the-glass options start at $11.

Sommelier Brent Kroll’s Shaw wine bar quickly become neighborhood go-to for its cheeky rotating menus filled with under-the-radar wines. Each month features a special theme menu in addition to some core picks. Past examples have included wines for the outdoors and woman-owned brands. Wines are individually temperature controlled. A second location sits next to Middle Eastern hot spot Albi in Navy Yard. Kroll will soon bring Shaw a bubbly haven calledPop Fizz Bar.

At this H Street NE fixture, whichrelocatedin 2019, owners Shawn Ross and Adam Kelinsky feature wine flights ($20 to $28) and bottles from all over the world. A food menu boasting homemade pastas and panini.New American tasting room Irregardlessalso offers a strong Virginia vino list across the street.

飛行是一個遠離熙熙攘攘的Chinat撤退own. There are 28 available flights, naturally, all three pours each. In addition, there are more than 40 wines by the glass. The bar also hosts regular wine education and tasting classes. Dinner includes wine bar staples like olives and caprese salad along with a couple of heartier options.

This well-appointed, midcentury modern bar from the owners of nearby Barrel does a lot in a tiny space. The wine list guides customers by familiar tastes, including recommendations from Austria, Argentina, or Greece, “If you like Chilled Reds.” Casual bar bites include pimento cheese dip, charcuterie like a “gin and juice lamb salami,” and tuna tartare in an orange ginger glaze.

Inspired by beach bars (chiringuitos) along Spain’s Mediterranean coastline, Old Town’s scenic drinking perch makes use of retrofitted industrial freight containers floating atop the Potomac River. A marble bar splashed with oceanic and aquamarine tones is the spot to sip wines by the bottle and glass, with $7 pours during its weekday wine happy hour (4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.). Theambitious, pandemic-born projectcomes from Alexandria Restaurant Partners (Mia’s Italian Kitchen,the Majestic, andVola’s Dockside Grill).