Old-World Charm, Half-Price Wednesdays, Eastern Shore
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Reviewed May 19, 2026
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Walking into The Stewart, you're not expecting a serious wine program — the brass fixtures and whisky-bar energy suggest Scotch on the rocks, not a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. But there it is, a list curated with a genuine French lean that earns its credential. It's a pleasant ambush in the best possible way.
France is clearly the organizing principle here, and sommelier Adam Golinski keeps things focused rather than sprawling. The Wine Spectator recognition (held since 2021) points to a list with real bones — expect thoughtful selections over a grab-bag approach. Given the intimate, old-world room and a menu built around oysters, tartare, and charcuterie, the French tilt isn't just aesthetic — it's functional. The list isn't going to overwhelm you with choices, but what's there appears to be chosen with intention.
Specific by-the-glass offerings aren't publicly detailed, but with a French-focused list and a sommelier running the program, we'd expect the pours to reflect the same regional discipline as the bottle list. Wednesday's half-price wine night is the real headline here — come mid-week and the by-the-glass math gets genuinely interesting.
Wednesday Wine Selection — Half-price
We can't name a specific bottle without seeing the current list, but half-price wine Wednesdays at a WS Award-winning program with a real sommelier on staff is the value play in Easton, full stop.
French White Selection
In a room full of Scotch drinkers ordering bold reds, any well-chosen white Burgundy or Loire white on this list is probably being overlooked — and with oysters on the menu, that's a genuine missed opportunity.
Safe Domestic Red
With a French-focused list and a sommelier who clearly has a point of view, ordering a predictable domestic Cab here feels like bringing a hot dog to a charcuterie board. Let the room steer you somewhere more interesting.
French White (Loire or Burgundy) + Oysters
This is exactly what the list is built for. A crisp Muscadet or unoaked Chablis-style white against a plate of Eastern Shore oysters is one of the cleaner flavor equations in dining. The French focus on this list exists precisely for moments like this.
Wednesday — Half-price wine all night on Wednesdays — the best reason to eat out mid-week in Easton.
🎲 The Bottom Line
The Stewart is a genuine surprise on the Eastern Shore — a cocktail lounge with a brass-and-marble soul that quietly runs a Wine Spectator-recognized program with a real sommelier steering it. Hit it on a Wednesday and you've found one of the best wine deals in Maryland.
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