• Sip and nibble and one of Seattle's wine bars.the celebration of wine image by iMAGINE from Fotolia.com
  
  Seattle is experiencing a burgeoning wine scene, as wine bars are sprouting up all over the city. Whether you're out to enjoy an evening on the town with friends, casually sip and nibble, or grab a quick drink after work, there is a wine bar in Seattle that's just waiting for you to walk through its doors.
  
  

The Local Vine

• The downtown neighborhood of Belltown is one of Seattle's most popular enclaves, a hip area with a bevy of restaurants, bars, boutiques and markets. The Local Vine, a trendy, sleek wine bar bathed in red, is right at home. Don't let the slickness fool you; this bar is serious about wine, and it shows. Their wine list boasts more than 100 varietals by the glass and a 22-page bottle menu categorized by country of origin. The Local Vine has garnered accolades from "Bon Appetit" magazine, where it was named one of the top 10 wine bars in the U.S. in October 2008, Citysearch, where it was voted best wine bar in 2008 and 2009, and AOL, who named The Local Vine winner of the 2010 Luxist award for best wine bar in the U.S.
  
  The Local Vine
  2520 2nd Ave.
  Seattle, WA 98121
  206-441-6000
  thelocalvine.com
  
  

Bricco

• Bricco, an Italian wine bar, has been a staple in the Queen Anne neighborhood since 2005. Bricco offers 15 wines by the glass and a comprehensive bottle list, with a focus on Italian wines. The menu features small plates and bites that can be paired with wine selections by the waitstaff. Bricco's awards include "Wine Spectator" magazine's Award of Excellence in August 2008, Best Wine Bar honors in 2007 from AOL Cityguide and Citysearch, and 2006 peoples' pick for favorite wine bar or bistro from NWSource.
  
  Bricco
  1525 Queen Anne Ave. N.
  Seattle, WA 98109
  206-285-4900
  briccoseattle.com
  
  

Poco Wine Room

• Capitol Hill's Poco Wine Room claims to be unlike any other wine bar in Seattle, "an intimate retreat for friends, lovers and the wine-curious." The focus is on Pacific Northwest wines, particularly those that are produced in small batches or by artisan vintners. Poco's cozy and chic interior showcases three-dimensional, blond-wood-paneled walls. Small plates and snacks are also served.
  
  Poco Wine Room
  1408 E. Pine St.
  Seattle, WA 98112
  206-322-9463
  pocowineroom.com