Pistache French Bistro

The wine list at Pistache arrives feeling like the restaurant itself — French-leaning, approachable, and put together without trying too hard. You're sitting on a covered patio with Intracoastal views and a glass of Burgundy, and honestly, that's a pretty good problem to have. It's not a list that demands your full attention, but it rewards the curious diner who pokes around.

The backbone is squarely France, which makes sense for a bistro doing steak frites and duck confit on Clematis Street. Burgundy is covered through the reliable Jadot and Drouhin labels — nothing cutting-edge, but solid négociant bottles that drink well with food. Bordeaux gets serious representation with Cos d'Estournel and Lynch-Bages showing up, which is a real flex for a casual bistro at this price tier. The Rhône gets a nod via Guigal and Chapoutier, and the Loire pops in with Sancerre and Muscadet — the latter being a quietly smart call given the moules marinières on the menu. California holds its own with Jordan and Stag's Leap Cabernet for the guests who won't budge from Napa.

Twelve to twenty options by the glass is a healthy pour program for a bistro of this size, and the $12–$18 range keeps things accessible without feeling like a dive. We'd expect the French whites and a solid Sancerre to anchor the glass list — exactly what you want when you're one dish into a long French lunch. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority here, so don't expect a lot of surprises from week to week.