Your Wine Adventure Wingman
Stop guessing.
Start drinking better.
We review restaurant wine lists so you don't waste $60 on a $15 bottle. Real reviews, real metrics, zero pretension.
Latest Reviews
Honest wine list breakdowns from our team
The Optimist
Westside · Atlanta · Seafood
The Optimist isn't just a great seafood restaurant with a wine list. It's a wine destination that happens to serve incredible fish. Trust this restaurant to choose your wine for you.
Staplehouse
Old Fourth Ward · Atlanta · New American
Staplehouse is for the diner who wants to be surprised. The wine list is an adventure, not a safety net. Come with an open mind and let the staff guide you.
South City Kitchen
Midtown · Atlanta · Southern
South City Kitchen has a wine list that does its job without trying to impress. Fair prices, safe picks, and nothing that'll embarrass you on a date. It just won't make your night either.
The Vibe-Check Rating System
No stars. No scores. Every wine list gets a badge that tells you exactly what to expect.
Exceptional wine program. Worth traveling for.
Exciting finds, unique selections. High reward.
Solid, fair pricing, good selections. Won't disappoint.
Overpriced, boring, or neglected. Skip the wine.
Wingman Metrics
Three things that tell you more about a wine program than any point score ever could.
Glassware Grade
Varietal-specific stems, stemless casual, or red-flag plastics. How a restaurant serves your wine says everything about how much they care.
Staff Confidence
Knowledgeable and friendly, willing but green, or actively unhelpful. Your server is either your wingman or your obstacle.
Markup Fairness
Fair, steep, or gouge. We compare list prices to retail so you know whether you're paying a reasonable premium or getting fleeced.
Explore by City
Launching with three cities. More coming soon.
Atlanta, Georgia
Where Southern hospitality meets serious wine programs
Atlanta's food scene has exploded with diverse cuisine corridors, ambitious independent restaurants, and a growing wine culture that outpaces its media coverage. From Buckhead fine dining to Buford Highway adventures, this city is full of wine list surprises.
Greenville, South Carolina
A rising food city punching above its weight
Greenville's walkable downtown and strong independent restaurant scene deliver wine value with almost zero wine-specific media coverage. Low competition, high potential, and a Main Street corridor that rewards exploration.
Key West, Florida
Wine adventures beyond the frozen margarita
Key West is a destination city where visitors make restaurant decisions daily with zero local knowledge. Wine lists here range from tourist-trap lazy to surprisingly adventurous. We map the territory so you don't have to guess.
Fighting the Corporate Wine List
You know the list. Five whites, five reds, all from the same distributor, all marked up 400%. It's the restaurant equivalent of a playlist curated by an algorithm that hates you. We exist because you deserve better information before you spend your money.
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