Current Bar Hours:
Weds & Thurs 4pm - 10pm
Friday & Sat 4pm - 11pm
Taste - Discover - Shop
*** No reservations - All guests are first come, first served ***
This includes any large parties
Wine Institute New Orleans
premier wine tasting bar, retail shop
& wine school
How Does It Work?
We have over 100 hand-selected wines available to sample on our Enomatic wine dispensing machines. These machines are Italian-made and are state-of-the-art. The machines are equipped with a wine-preservation system which guarantees that you get a fresh sample every time. All machines allow you to choose from 1oz, 2oz or 4oz pour sizes.
We are constantly changing wines to allow our customers to try as many new and different wines as possible. Every wine has a description with either the winemaker's notes or our own tasting notes, as well as the retail price.
Every machine is clearly marked throughout the bar, showing the style, origin or varietal such as Red by Region, Dry Whites, etc.
Getting Started!
First, you open a tab with the front counter to receive an Enomatic card. We require a physical card to start tabs (You can still pay contactless at the end). The Enomatic card is your tab and can only be used on the machines. As you go around and pour wine the card logs what is dispensed. **All wines are individually priced**
When you find a wine that you'd like to sample, insert your card, chip down, and your balance due will appear on the screen above (will start at $0). Hold your glass under the spout, press the button of the size you want, and hold until the wine begins to pour. The amount will be added to your card, showing the current balance due. When you are finished you head back to the counter to close out.
Remember to remove your card (we are not responsible for lost or stolen cards).
We offer classes for beginners and professionals, whether you are looking for a fun educational tasting or professional certification
**Class schedules can be found under the education Menu**
HOURS
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 4PM - 10PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 4PM - 11PM