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๐ŸŽฒThe Wild Card

Torra Tea - Tea, Bites, Spirits

Pacific Northwest Pours in a Tea Shop

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Reviewed April 13, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietySmall but Thoughtful
MarkupSteal
GlasswareBasic Stemmed
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsOccasional
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

A tea shop with a wine list isn't something you expect to find in Spokane Valley, and yet here we are. The list is compact and leans hard into Pacific Northwest producers, which honestly makes more sense the longer you sit with it. This is a place with a point of view โ€” it just happens to also serve Earl Grey.

Selection Deep Dive

The list is small โ€” we're talking 10-20 bottles โ€” but it punches above its weight by staying regional and staying intentional. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates anchors the program with labels pulling from Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, Walla Walla, and even Willamette Valley and Chehalem Mountains over in Oregon. That's a surprisingly thoughtful geographic sweep for a spot that also sells loose-leaf tea. The gaps are real โ€” don't come here looking for Burgundy or anything Old World โ€” but if you want a curated tour of Pacific Northwest viticulture at accessible prices, Torra delivers.

By the Glass

At least three by-the-glass options are available, with pours landing in the $9โ€“$12 range. That's fair money for Spokane, and the Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut by the glass at $9 is legitimately one of the better deals you'll find poured anywhere in the area. Rotation appears limited โ€” this isn't a list that changes weekly โ€” but what's there is chosen with care.

๐Ÿ’ฐBest Value

Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Columbia Valley โ€” $9/glass

Retail on this bottle runs around $15, so getting it by the glass at $9 is essentially stealing. It's a clean, food-friendly sparkler and the markup is almost embarrassingly fair.

๐Ÿ’ŽHidden Gem

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Chehalem Mountains Selection

Most people default to the Columbia Valley labels they recognize, but the Chehalem Mountains pour is where things get interesting โ€” Oregon's cooler AVA adds tension and freshness that the bigger Washington bottlings don't always have. Worth asking about specifically.

โ›”Skip This

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Walla Walla Selection

Walla Walla carries a premium reputation and the price point here reflects that, but within this particular list you're getting more character per dollar from other pours. Save the Walla Walla splurge for a restaurant that's built the program around it.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธPerfect Pairing

Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Columbia Valley + European-style small bites

Bubbles and salty, savory bites are a universal truth. The Brut's crisp acidity cuts through rich or fatty snacks and keeps the palate ready for the next round โ€” exactly what you want when you're grazing through a small-plates menu.

๐ŸŽฒ The Bottom Line

Torra is a genuine wild card โ€” a tea and spirits concept that somehow assembled a focused, fairly priced Pacific Northwest wine list worth paying attention to. If you're in Spokane Valley and want honest pours from producers who actually care about this region, this quirky little spot earns a detour.

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