Everly

The wine list at Everly feels like the restaurant itself — light, approachable, and carefully considered without trying to be anything it's not. It's a short list, but whoever put it together was paying attention: there are interesting bottles here alongside the crowd-pleasers. The problem is that attention to curation doesn't extend to the pricing.

The list punches above its size with some genuinely interesting picks. Ovum Big Salt — an Oregon blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Muscat — sitting next to a Bouchon País Viejo from Maule Valley tells you someone on staff has taste. California is the anchor, which makes sense given the kitchen's So-Cal leanings, with the Fossil Point Chardonnay from Edna Valley and Broadside Cabernet from Paso Robles doing the heavy lifting. The Italian section is thin — a Giuliano Rosati Pinot Grigio and a Scarpetta Frico Lambrusco — but both are fun picks for the vibe. What's missing is depth: no real old-world whites to speak of, no Burgundy or Rhône, and the reds lean heavily domestic.

Eight to fourteen pours by the glass at $10–$16 is a reasonable range for a neighborhood spot, and the glass list appears to track the bottle list without major surprises. The Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne showing up by the glass would be a genuine win — it's a food-friendly pour that can handle the kitchen's acidic, veggie-forward plates. Rotation frequency is unclear, but the Occasional specials rating suggests don't expect this list to change with the seasons.