Santa Fe

The Bull Ring is a reliable Santa Fe steakhouse with a California wine list that does exactly what it's supposed to — keep the Cab flowing and the beef happy. It's not adventurous, but it's honest, and for a classic chophouse night out, that's enough.

Sazon earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence not by having the biggest list in Santa Fe, but by having one of the most coherent ones. If you're eating chef Fernando Olea's food, you owe it to yourself to drink Spanish or Mexican — and this list makes both options genuinely exciting.

Market Steer is a reliable, well-curated steakhouse wine program that knows exactly what it is — a California Cabernet showcase with a knowledgeable sommelier and proper care behind it. Send your Cab-loving friends here without hesitation; just don't expect the list to surprise you.

Luminaria earns its Wild Card badge by doing something most hotel restaurants won't bother with — championing the local wine scene without abandoning quality. If you're visiting Santa Fe and want to drink something you actually can't get back home, this list gives you that shot.

Geronimo is a reliable, well-maintained wine program that earns its Wine Spectator cred without taking many risks — which is fine, because the room and the food deliver enough excitement on their own. Send a friend here for a special occasion; just steer them away from the Opus One.

Andiamo! earned its 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence by doing something harder than it looks — building a focused, well-priced Italian list in a city not exactly known for serious wine programs. Send your friends here, especially on a Tuesday.