San Antonio may still be known for boozy chispas, but its wine bar scene has been steadily evolving. From a St. Mary’s Strip staple whose wines are as anarchic as its graffiti-covered facade to a newcomer bringing old-world sophistication to King William, these 10 bars are where we’ll be sipping in the long summer days ahead.

Bar Bamboosh
Restaurateur Chad Carey named this wine bar after the French word for a boisterous party, bamboche, Americanizing the pronunciation partially because he enjoyed the sound. That’s just the first trick of the downtown newcomer. It’s a Spanish cousin to Little Death (see below) serving pintxos and Cava, but it’s not really a recreation of San Sebastián. But it is an argument that San Antonians deserve the louche life of Europeans.

Cape Bottle Room
This wine haven may be an import from Austin, but the wines are sourced far beyond Texas. Owners Danya Declusin and Cory Declusin devote their concept to highlighting South African wines. They do so without resorting to any Banana Republic clichés, laying down a quarry’s worth of green marble and centering women- and indigenous-owned wineries.

Copa Wine Bar & Tasting Room
One of the wine bar OGs in San Antonio, Copa opened in Stone Oak while everyone was still pounding IPAs. The wine list spans continents, but the Tuscan-inspired interior calls for something Italian. Pair a ripe Valpolicella with a pepperoni pizza or a peachy Moscato with the seasonal dessert. And if you freeze, say buonasera to owner Jeff Bridges (no, not that one). His sure palate has never led us wrong.

The owners of Copper Rose Wine also own a Kerrville winery.Nobleman Wines/ Facebook

Copper Rose Wine
Few things are more pleasant on a breezy Alamo City day than popping into the antique shops on Blanco Road, then rummaging through your haul. Elizabeth and Victor Eichhorn, the owners of this Beacon Hill spot, also happen to own Nobleman Wines in Kerrville, so expect a few High Plains Sauv Blancs mixed in with low-intervention wines and nonalcoholic alternatives. We’ve been known to sneak a Philly cheesesteak from nearby Beacon Hill Market & Deli to the patio. You should probably ask first.

High Street Wine Co.
An underrated perk of shopping at the Pearl? A woozy haze courtesy of this longtime anchor. Order a signature High Street Spritz or explore an intriguing wine list that makes room for a fizzy Lambrusco or a Santa Barbara County Chardonnay. Then, prepare your wallet for a beating. Just don’t blame us if you spend $200 on a Trudon candle at The Tiny Finch.

King William Wine Company
Seeking a more traditional wine-tasting experience? This Southtown upstart has capital C Champagnes and a Sunday lunch service that’s practically studded with caviar. Although the bistro is in the middle of Southtown’s Blue Star Arts Complex, it transports guests to an elegant fin de siècle cafe. Think of it as a lone Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting next to a Jeff Koons balloon dog.

Little Death brings wine anarchy to the St. Mary's StripLittle Death/ Facebook

Little Death
Locals don’t often think of the St. Mary's Strip as a place to pop corks, but this Empty Stomach Group has always been a bit of a rebel. The former gas station’s walls are plastered with psychedelic murals, matching the quirky low-intervention pours inside. Although the focus is French, the place doesn’t stick to a script. Instead, it borrows the joie de vivre of its inspiration each dollar oyster Wednesday.

Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery
Think Texas wines are just the cheap stuff you find on gas station shelves? Let this Hemisfair tasting room do a little evangelizing. The brand’s sommelier and owner, Jen Beckmann, sources all her fruit from the Texas High Plains and Texas Hill Country American viticultural areas, proving that what once was an emerging wine region has come into its own. Oenophiles also get a sustainable bonus. Hilmy Cellars in Fredericksburg produces its barrel-aged kegged wines, keeping 3,000 glass bottles out of the landfill each year.

Vino Grotta
A rare wine bar on the Northwest Side, this sunny spot stocks a global selection of wines — from quaffable Burgundy Pinot Noirs to a Tasmanian brut rosé. But what really gets us in a dervish is the killer all-day happy hour on Sunday. Forget about Monday meetings and have another $8 pour of GSM. Hearty bites like zucchini fries and a creamy red pepper-gouda soup will ward off any hangovers.

Vintage Wine Bar
Lindsey and PJ Edwards, the owners of Meadow Neighborhood Eatery, opened this cozy bar in the Alley on Bitters, bringing both rare and approachable vintages to an underserved part of town. Although the bottle shop is well-stocked with 150 wines, we just as often go for a nosh. As he has shown at his flagship, PJ is a master of snacks, dishing out the usual charcuterie and cheese boards with charred onion dip, deviled eggs, and adorable mini Spanish chorizos.