Steve Hansel is more than qualified to handpick the best bottles of vino. After all, he’s a producer of fine wine at his own Walter Hansel Winery. He’s also the owner of Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro, where he personally curates the wine list. He includes a few of his own artisan wines, along with many other top-shelf bottles.

Pick your vino and savor it alongside classic French dishes. Order a few small plates to share, such as the Dungeness crab cocktail with avocado mousse and the escargot a la bourguignon with garlic and herb butter. For the main course, dig into sweet scallops dressed in a Mediterranean vinaigrette with fava bean puree and fingerling potatoes or the grilled hanger steak au poivre with brandy-green peppercorn sauce. Save some room for creme brulee or apple tarte tatin for dessert.