Sixty Vines Partners With Ridge Vineyards to Sustainably Keg Fine Wine | Eater Dallas

"A wine bar built around kegged wine and sustainability, it keeps 60 kegs on tap (each keg equals about 26 bottles) to reduce bottle waste and make wine-by-the-glass more approachable. Founded by Randy DeWitt and opened in 2016, the concept moved from inexpensive house wine to curated, better-known labels after the current CEO began courting notable vineyards in 2020; the chain now averages about 315 kegs consumed per week across its locations, saving roughly 8,000 bottles weekly (about 425,880 bottles a year). Its roster includes an exclusive kegging partnership with Ridge Vineyards—whose head winemaker confirmed the kegged pour tasted true to the house—offering Ridge’s Three Valleys blend by 2.5-ounce ($10), 6-ounce ($20), 8-ounce ($30) pours or a full bottle ($98). The operation also collaborates with producers such as Sesenta Cava and importer Olé & Obrigado, and pursues upcycling efforts by converting used bottles into glassware, candles, and water bottles. The vibe emphasizes casual, “try anything on the wall” drinking rather than formal wine snobbery, positioning kegging as a lower-waste, consumer-friendly way to enjoy quality wines." - Courtney E. Smith