Beer Bar With Decent Wine Backup
Downtown Fredericksburg · Fredericksburg · American Grill · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 16, 2026
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Sedona Taphouse leads with its taps — there are a lot of them — and the wine list feels like it was assembled to cover the bases rather than make a statement. That said, bottles top out around $80 and glass pours start at $8, which means no one's getting gouged for ordering a round of wine while their friends drink craft IPAs. It's a wine list that knows its audience.
The list runs 30 to 60 labels deep, leaning heavily on California and domestic U.S. producers with some international coverage thrown in to round things out. What you see is what you get: Meiomi, Josh Cellars, La Marca — the grocery store aisle greatest hits. There's nothing wrong with any of it, but there's nothing to discover either. If you were hoping for a Willamette Valley Pinot or a cheeky Grüner to complement the menu, keep looking.
Ten to twenty pours by the glass is a respectable count for a taphouse format, and the $8–$14 price window keeps things accessible. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority — the list reads like it stays pretty static — but for a casual night out, the range covers the basics without making anyone feel stuck.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $8
Chateau Ste. Michelle consistently punches above its price point — it's one of Washington State's most reliable producers at any tier. At the low end of the glass pour range, it's the smartest order on the list, especially if you're eyeing the fish tacos.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
In a room full of people ordering Josh Cab on autopilot, the Riesling gets ignored. That's a mistake. It's got enough acidity and fruit to actually hold up to food, and it's the one wine here with some regional character behind it.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Josh Cellars Cab is everywhere — your grocery store, your neighbor's fridge, the last three restaurants you ate at. Nothing wrong with it exactly, but there's no reason to order it when you're out. It's a bottle you drink at home because it's convenient, not one you seek out.
Meiomi Pinot Noir + Steak on Stone
Meiomi is soft and fruit-forward enough to work alongside the Steak on Stone without fighting the char. It's not a serious pairing, but it's a satisfying one — the wine's coastal California berry profile plays well against the savory crust on the meat.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Sedona Taphouse is a beer bar that does right by wine drinkers on a budget — nothing exciting, nothing offensive, and priced fairly enough that you won't feel the sting. Send your wine-curious friends here if they also want 40 taps and a flatbread; send your wine-serious friends somewhere else.
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