Wine List Reviews

The Blue Note Grill is a live music bar first and a wine destination approximately never — and the list makes that clear. Come on a Tuesday after 5pm, grab a half-price bottle of the Meiomi, and let the band do the heavy lifting.

Saint James Seafood isn't a destination wine list, but it's a thoughtful one that earns its keep with the right regional instincts and markups that don't embarrass anyone. Come on a Wednesday, order the Cakebread, eat oysters, and you'll leave happy.

Il Palio is doing something genuinely rare in the Triangle: a thoughtfully curated, all-Italian list with real depth and a sommelier who knows what's in those bottles. Markups lean steep at the upper end, but if you navigate smartly, this is one of the better wine experiences in the Carolinas.

Ruth's Chris Durham is a reliable wine program for people who want a deep, recognizable list and don't mind paying steakhouse premiums for the privilege. Send a friend here if they want a safe, satisfying wine experience — just tell them to skip The Prisoner and go straight for the Duckhorn.

Parizade is doing the work on wine — fair markups, real depth, and a Wednesday half-price bottle night that should be on every Durham wine lover's weekly calendar. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a genuinely solid program that respects both the cuisine and the customer's wallet.

Mateo is doing something rare for a North Carolina tapas spot — building a wine list that actually reflects the food it's serving, at prices that won't make you wince. If you're in Durham and you want to drink Spanish wine the right way, this is your place.

Vin Rouge is the rare restaurant where the wine list feels as intentional as the food menu — French-focused, fairly priced, and deep enough to reward repeat visits. Sunday half-price bottles under $100 might be the best weekly wine deal in the Triangle. Yes, send your friends here.

Alleia has genuine taste in wine — the Friuli focus is smart, a few producers on this list are real — but the markups undercut the goodwill at nearly every turn. If you're eating here, order wine, just order carefully.

Whitebird isn't going to change how you think about wine, but it'll treat you right — especially on a Wednesday when half the list is half off and the river is doing its thing outside the window. Send your friends here if they want a solid, no-drama bottle with dinner.

Mangia isn't trying to reinvent the wine list, and it doesn't need to — the pricing is honest, the glass selection is solid, and Wednesday half-price bottles make this one of the better midweek wine destinations in Colorado Springs. Come for the deal, stay for the Flowers.

Roth's is a genuinely nice place to drink wine if your taste runs California and your budget runs large — it delivers on the experience even if the list doesn't take any risks. Send a friend here for a special occasion, but tell them to skip the Caymus.

Steakhouse No. 316 does exactly what a serious steakhouse wine list should do: it respects the food, keeps markups from getting insulting, and hides a few smart finds for guests who know to look. Send a friend here and tell them to skip the Champagne, start with the Roederer, and finish with the Star Lane Cab alongside whatever bone-in cut they're running that night.

Flagstaff House is one of the most serious wine cellars in the American West, full stop — if you're willing to spend, the depth here is worth the drive up the mountain. The pricing is steep because the experience demands it, but for a special occasion, there are few better places in Colorado to drink something genuinely unforgettable.

Come to Sushi Zanmai for the salmon carpaccio and the tatami rooms — the wine list won't give you any reason to linger over it. If you care about what's in your glass, stick to sake or ask for a cocktail menu.

VINCA isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's putting in more effort than most Pearl Street competitors — and the Evening Land alone is worth a detour. Solid food, thoughtful pours, fair prices: send your friends here without hesitation.

Santo is a Wild Card in the best sense: a casual, homey New Mexican kitchen with a wine list that actually thinks about what you're eating. It won't impress a wine snob, but it'll make a regular person drink better than they expected.

Basta is the kind of place that makes you want to skip the familiar and trust the list — and for once, that instinct is rewarded. If you're in Boulder and want to drink real Italian wine with wood-fired food, this is the move.

Stella's Cucina is a solid Italian night out with a wine list that won't embarrass itself — fair prices, a dependable Italian focus, and enough by-the-glass options to keep the table happy. We'd send a friend here for a good time, not a wine pilgrimage.

The Capital Grille SLC is the wine equivalent of a reliable wingman — won't embarrass you, won't surprise you, and will absolutely help you close out a great steak dinner. Just go in knowing you're paying for consistency and comfort, not discovery.

Tuscany's wine program is quietly ambitious for Salt Lake City — the cellar is real and the Super Tuscan lineup alone is worth a look. Just know you're paying fine-dining markups, so come with a target bottle in mind and a willingness to spend.

Bar à Vin is doing something genuinely unusual for Salt Lake City — a real wine-forward list in a French bistro setting that doesn't feel like an accident. The markups and the Napa crowd-pleasers hold it back from Rager territory, but as a Wild Card in a market not known for wine ambition, it's absolutely worth the detour.

Murphy's Wine Store earns its stripes as a Wild Card — a retail-focused list that hides genuine finds between the familiar names. If you're in Atlanta and want a bottle that sparks a conversation, this is a smarter stop than most.

Joseph's is doing something genuinely unusual — building a list that respects small producers, Pacific Northwest terroir, and French classics inside a pub format in Albuquerque. Send your wine-curious friends here and tell them to skip the Hobbs and go deep on the Oregon section.

Savoy is a reliable wine stop in Albuquerque's fine dining landscape — California-focused, not particularly adventurous, but fair enough at happy hour pricing to make it worth your time with a steak in front of you. Don't come here looking for discovery; come here knowing what you want and order it.

Antiquity is a reliable date-night destination where the wine list does its job without embarrassing anyone — but the steep markups and safe selections mean you're here for the filet, not the bottle. Go in with low wine expectations, pick the Gruet or the Jolivet, and let the food do the heavy lifting.

If you're willing to leave your wine comfort zone at the door and spend an evening inside New Mexico's actual wine story, D.H. Lescombes earns your curiosity and your dinner reservation. Fair prices, real cellar history, and a sense of place that most restaurant wine lists would kill for.

Easy Bistro is doing something genuinely ambitious for Chattanooga — a sommelier-driven list with real depth and some serious bottles — but steep markups across much of the list keep it from being a full-throated recommendation for wine lovers on a budget. Come for the raw bar and the Loire pours; skip the Sonoma Pinot and save your money for something actually worth the markup.

Hennen's is doing the steakhouse wine thing as well as anyone in Chattanooga — 2,400 bottles, a sommelier, proper storage, and a list that covers the right regions. The pricing skews expensive and the list plays to the mainstream, but for a special-occasion steak dinner in downtown Chattanooga, this is where you want to be.

Public House isn't trying to be a wine destination — it's a reliable New South dining room with a list that respects its guests. The South African angle and Orin Swift cameo give it just enough personality to be worth exploring, and the pricing keeps things honest.

TAPAteria is doing something genuinely uncommon in Colorado Springs: running a Spanish wine program that actually reflects Spain, not just a vague idea of it. If you want Cabernet with your tapas, you're at the wrong place — and that's exactly the point.

Grand View is a well-run, properly staffed wine program that does exactly what a high-end resort restaurant should — it just charges accordingly for the privilege. Send a friend here for a special occasion, warn them about the Opus One markup, and tell them to order the Jordan.

Vine & Wheel is doing something genuinely interesting for Colorado Springs — a focused, Italy-leaning list in a cheese-and-charcuterie setting, with a half-price bottle deal mid-week that makes it hard to argue with. It's not a deep cellar, but it's a place where someone clearly cared, and that's worth your time.

Four by Brother Luck isn't a wine destination, but it's running an honest, fair-priced list in a restaurant where the food is clearly the main event. Send a friend here for dinner and tell them to order the Barbera — they'll thank you.

Jax Fish House Boulder isn't trying to be a destination wine spot, and it doesn't need to be — the list is built thoughtfully around the food, priced fairly, and has a few genuinely interesting picks hiding in plain sight. Send a friend here knowing they'll drink well without getting gouged.

Postino Boulder is not the deepest list in town, but it might be the most honestly priced and genuinely fun wine experience on Pearl Street. Send your friends here, especially if they want to drink well without doing homework.

Avanti isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — it's a food hall with a bar program that actually thought about what people might want to drink while sampling their way across five different cuisines. Come for the rooftop, the food chaos, and the Rully-Blanc nobody else is ordering.

Tavernetta is the real thing — a deep, thoughtful Italian list backed by staff who know what they're talking about and glassware that respects what's in it. Markups keep it from being a steal, but if you're eating house-made pasta in Boulder and want a proper bottle of Nebbiolo to go with it, there's no better room to be in.

The Greenbriar is the rare restaurant where the wine program is as serious as the kitchen — a near-thousand-bottle cellar, a sommelier who actually knows it, and glass pour pricing that borders on generous. If you're driving out to the meadows for elk tenderloin, bring a friend and commit to a bottle.

Frasca is the rare restaurant where the wine program could headline the evening on its own — James Beard didn't get that one wrong. If you're eating in Boulder and you care about what's in your glass, there is no second option.

Stoneground isn't trying to be a wine destination, but its Italian regional focus — especially the Alto Adige picks — gives it more credibility than most casual spots in this category. Markups temper the enthusiasm, but if you order smart, there's a genuinely good glass of wine waiting for you above the library.

For Salt Lake City, this list is a genuine overachiever — 200+ wines, fair markups across most of the list, and a Wednesday deal night that should be on your calendar. We'd send a friend here without hesitation.

Eva earns its Wild Card badge — the list is short and the markups are uneven, but the producers they've chosen are doing real work, and Wednesday's half-price bottle night on $50+ retail selections is one of the better wine deals in Salt Lake City. Come on a Wednesday, order the field blend, share some plates.

Table X is the Wild Card Salt Lake City didn't know it needed — a serious, sommelier-driven wine program tucked into a neighborhood fine dining spot with zero of the usual pretension. Markups keep it from being a steal, but the curation and knowledge on the floor make it worth every dollar if wine matters to your night out.

Banshee is doing something genuinely rare in Atlanta — a short list that swings for interesting every single time, priced like they actually want you to order a bottle. If you care even a little about drinking something you haven't had before, this is your spot.

Blue Heron isn't coming for any wine awards, but it's fairer than most resort lists and has a few genuinely good pours hidden in the lineup. Order the Wiemer, skip the 19 Crimes, and enjoy the view.

Copita is what happens when a pizza spot decides wine actually matters — small, intentional, and quietly one of the more interesting wine programs in Santa Fe. If you're in the Railyard and want to drink something that doesn't taste like it was chosen by a committee, pull up a seat.

Vintage 423 isn't a wine destination, but with by-the-glass pours priced like it's still 2018, it earns its place as a genuinely solid neighborhood option in a city where wine markups can get brutal fast. Send a friend here if they want a decent glass without a side of sticker shock.

Café Pasqual's isn't a wine destination, but it earns the Wild Card badge by doing something most Santa Fe restaurants don't: championing local New Mexico wine with conviction and keeping prices honest. Send a friend here — just tell them to start with the Gruet.

Restaurant Martín earns its reputation with a wine list that has genuine personality and a sommelier who clearly built it with intention — but steep markups mean you'll pay for that personality. Go for the Burgundy and the blanc de noir, keep an eye on the bill, and you'll leave happy.

Radish & Rye is a Wild Card in the best sense — a southern comfort kitchen in the high desert with a tighter, smarter wine list than you'd expect and pricing that mostly respects your wallet. Send a friend here and tell them to start with bubbles.

Black Cat is a genuinely unusual night out — 495 bottles of wine in a farmstead cabana under the Rockies is the kind of thing that either sounds perfect to you or completely doesn't, and there's no wrong answer. If it sounds perfect, go — and let the sommelier run.

If you're here for the steak and want a California Cab to go with it, The Capital Grille won't let you down — but it won't surprise you either. Catch the Generous Pour event and you've got a genuinely solid evening; skip it, and this is just another chain wine list priced for expense accounts.

1885 Grill is a great neighborhood spot for food, live music, and a cold glass of something familiar — and if you show up on a Wednesday, the half-price bottle deal makes this genuinely worth a visit. Just don't come expecting the wine list to challenge you.

St. John's is one of Chattanooga's best rooms to eat in, and the wine list has real bones — a sommelier, a solid range, and at least one local producer worth seeking out. The markups hold it back from greatness, but if you order smart, the wine absolutely keeps pace with the kitchen.

Malone's wine list is the dining room equivalent of a reliable wingman — not the most interesting person at the party, but they'll show up, won't embarrass you, and get the job done. If you hit it on half-price wine night, the value equation gets a lot more interesting.

Di Sopra is a charming room with food that deserves a stronger wine list — the California-heavy selection is competent but mismatched to the Italian ambition. Come for the osso buco and housemade pasta; manage your wine expectations accordingly.

La Taverne earns its reputation as one of Colorado's premier wine destinations — the list is deep, the pricing is surprisingly fair for a five-star resort, and the staff clearly knows what's in the cellar. If you're anywhere near Colorado Springs and serious about wine, this is the room.

MacKenzie's is a reliable steakhouse wine list — dependable, familiar, and priced for an expense account rather than a value hunter. If you're after a classic Napa Cab with a great steak in a room that feels like a special occasion, it delivers; just don't expect to be surprised.

Paravicini's won't blow your mind on the wine front, but it won't embarrass itself either. Grab the Antinori, order the pasta, and keep your expectations calibrated to what this list is trying to be.

The Peppertree is a reliable steakhouse wine list doing exactly what a reliable steakhouse wine list does — safe producers, steep prices, zero risk. Come for the views and the Chateaubriand, order the Jordan, and don't expect the wine program to steal the show.

Uva punches well above its zip code — 200 bottles and 40 glass pours in a Northgate strip mall is either ambitious or slightly unhinged, and we respect both. If you're in Colorado Springs and you want to actually drink wine, this is the move.

Dat's Italian is a genuinely charming neighborhood spot where the food does the heavy lifting and the wine list is there to support it — not steal the show. Come for the lasagna, pick the Riserva, and don't overthink it.

Via Toscana has one of the most serious Italian wine lists between Chicago and the West Coast, and a sommelier on staff to help you navigate it. The markups sting in spots, but when a room is this committed to Tuscany, you accept the toll and order the Tignanello.

Oak at Fourteenth is exactly what a serious neighborhood restaurant wine program should be — focused, well-sourced, properly stored, and backed by someone who actually knows the list. The markups keep it from Rager territory, but this is absolutely worth ordering a bottle over dinner.

The Kitchen is a dependable wine stop on Pearl Street — better variety than most neighbors, fair happy hour pricing, and a few genuinely interesting picks if you know where to look. The markup math isn't always pretty, but the room and the list earn their place.

The St. Julien Lobby Bar is exactly what it needs to be — a comfortable, good-looking room with a wine list that won't embarrass anyone. Just don't come here chasing value or discovery; come here because the hotel is beautiful and the Jermann deserves more credit than it'll get.

Japango is a legitimately good sushi restaurant that treats its wine list like a legal obligation rather than an asset. Do yourself a favor: explore the sake list, order a Japanese whisky, or bring your own bottle if corkage is an option — because the wine program here isn't worth your money.

Rio Grande isn't a wine destination — it's a margarita destination — but the wine prices are so fair it almost doesn't matter. If you're skipping the tequila, you won't go wrong, and you definitely won't go broke.

Arugula is the kind of reliable Italian wine list that earns its keep without making any bold promises — it honors the regions it covers, has a few genuinely smart picks buried in there, and pairs well with the food it was built to accompany. Send a friend here for a good Italian dinner; just steer them toward the Friulano before someone else orders it first.

Ocean Prime Boulder is a reliable, well-run wine program that does exactly what it sets out to do — impress a business dinner or a special occasion table with familiar California heavyweights and proper service. Just go in with eyes open on the pricing, steer clear of the grocery-store pours, and you'll drink well enough.

The Kitchen gets the fundamentals right — fair pricing on most of the list, a sommelier who presumably earns their keep, and a Wednesday bottle deal that's genuinely worth building a dinner around. Not flashy, but dependably good, and that counts for a lot on Pearl Street.

Corrida is the best Spanish wine list in Colorado by a comfortable margin, and one of the more serious regional wine programs you'll find at any American steakhouse. The markups will sting, but the depth and focus make it worth the trip — and the rooftop view of the Flatirons doesn't hurt.

Old Town Wine Cellars is the rare place where ordering local isn't a consolation prize — the oTc wines have the medals to back up the enthusiasm. If you've never taken Utah wine seriously, this is where that changes.

The Capital Grille SLC is a reliable, well-run wine program that serves its audience well — just don't come expecting discovery. If you want a great glass of California Cab with a serious steak in a room that actually respects wine storage and glassware, this delivers. Come with a budget and leave the adventurous drinking for another night.

STK Salt Lake City delivers exactly what it promises — a well-run, well-staffed wine program built for people who want the classics and don't mind paying for them. Just don't come looking for anything off the beaten path, because this list isn't trying to find it.

Cucina Toscana is a dependable Italian wine destination in a city where that bar isn't impossibly high — the list is focused, the depth is real, and the setting earns its keep. Just go in knowing the pricing leans steep and order strategically.

Antica Sicilia is doing something genuinely unusual for Salt Lake City: a wine list that actually commits to its culinary identity instead of playing it safe with crowd-pleasing imports. If you care about Sicilian varietals even a little, this is worth your time.

Urban Hill is doing more for wine culture in Salt Lake City than almost anyone else in town, and the sommelier presence is real. The markups on the sparkling bottles are a genuine sore spot that keeps this from being a Rager, but if you're eating here and care about what's in your glass, you're in good hands.

Bellini's is a legitimate destination for Italian wine in Tulsa if you stick to the Italian tier and show up on Wednesday — half-price bottles transforms a steep list into a genuinely good deal. Outside of that, the California markups are hard to justify and easy to avoid.

Bull In The Alley has the bones of a great wine destination — the setting, the clientele, the ambition — but the list is coasting on brand recognition and charging dearly for the privilege. Drink strategically or let the cocktail menu carry the night.

Prime 47 is a dependable upscale steakhouse wine program — nothing revelatory, but nothing embarrassing either. Show up on a Wednesday when the half-price bottle deal is running and the math suddenly gets a lot more interesting.

Elgin Park isn't a wine destination, and it knows it — but those glass prices are legitimately some of the fairest markups you'll find at a sit-down restaurant in Tulsa. Come for the beer, stay for a surprisingly affordable pour.

Roosevelt's is exactly what a good neighborhood gastropub wine list should be — approachable prices, enough range to keep it interesting, and at least a few bottles worth getting excited about. We'd absolutely send a friend here and tell them to skip the Moscato.

Tsunami clearly knows what it's doing in the kitchen, but the wine list is on autopilot — safe brands, limited range, and markups that don't reward the gamble. Order the sake, grab the Prosecco, and save the serious wine for somewhere that cares.

Lola's wine list is exactly what you'd expect from a casual Mexican spot that cares more about its food than its cellar — and that's fine. The pricing is honest, the Rioja is a quiet overachiever, and if you're here for tacos and a glass of Malbec, you'll leave happy.

Market Street Grill isn't a wine destination, but it doesn't need to be — the list is fairly priced, sensibly matched to the seafood menu, and won't let you down if you stick to the whites. Send a friend here for the oysters and point them toward the Whitehaven; they'll be fine.

Blue Gene's is a cocktail bar that accidentally has a wine list, and it shows in every possible way. Come for the karaoke and the highballs — skip the wine unless you're really committed to that glass of Riesling.

The Copper Onion is what happens when a kitchen-first restaurant decides to take wine seriously without making a big deal about it — the list is small, smart, and full of bottles you won't find two blocks away. If you're eating in downtown SLC and care about what's in your glass, this is the move.

Valter's is the most committed Italian wine list in Salt Lake City, and for a focused Italian dining experience it delivers. Just know the markups are real — budget accordingly and order something worth drinking.

Sicilia Mia isn't a destination wine experience, but it's a genuinely honest one — focused, fairly priced, and coherent with the food in a way that most Italian spots in this market never bother to attempt. Send your friends here, point them toward the Etna Rosso, and let the carbonara do the rest.

Fleming's Salt Lake City is a dependable steakhouse wine experience — knowledgeable staff, proper glassware, and a list with genuine depth — but the markups are aggressive across the board, and the list plays it safe rather than taking any swings. Send your friend here if they want a reliable bottle with a great steak; warn them to pick carefully.

Caffe Molise is a dependable Italian wine list in a city that doesn't exactly overflow with options — the Italian core is legitimate, the markups are uneven but not outrageous across the board, and the Vietti Nebbiolo alone is worth knowing about. We'd send a friend here for a solid dinner bottle, just with a few specific instructions on what to order.

BTG is the best wine bar argument Salt Lake City has, and it's not particularly close. Send your friends here, tell them to skip the flight markup, and order something weird from the fortified section — they'll thank you.

Andolini's doesn't have to try this hard on wine, and the fact that they do earns real respect. It's not a destination wine list, but it's absolutely the right list for a pizza place that takes itself seriously — and in Tulsa, that makes it a Wild Card worth knowing about.

Stonehorse is a reliable wine stop in a city where that bar isn't always easy to clear — the list has real producers, real range, and a few genuinely good picks if you know where to look. Just watch the markups and lean toward the European stuff when the California bottles start feeling predictable.

Redrock Canyon Grill isn't a wine destination, but it's a wine-respecting restaurant — and in Tulsa, that counts for something. The markup is surprisingly fair, the glass selection is broad, and if you know where to look on the list, you'll drink well without a second thought.

Fleming's Tulsa is exactly what it is: a well-run, well-stocked steakhouse wine program that prioritizes confidence over discovery. You'll drink well here, you'll pay for the privilege, and you won't be surprised by a single bottle.

The French Hen is doing something genuinely uncommon for Tulsa: a wine list with a real identity, fair prices, and producers worth caring about. It's not perfect, but it's the kind of place we'd send a friend with the note 'order Gamay, eat duck, don't overthink it.'

Juniper is the best wine list in Tulsa and it's not particularly close. The markups are real, but so is the curation — and a sommelier on staff means you'll actually get help navigating it.

Wrecking Bar is proof that a serious beer program and a thoughtful wine list aren't mutually exclusive — this is one of the more interesting 37-bottle lists in Atlanta, full stop. If you're eating here, skip the obvious and dig into the Riesling section.

The Garage is doing exactly what a burger-and-beer spot should do with wine: keeping it simple, keeping it priced right, and not overthinking it. If you're here for a meal and want a glass with your burger, you're covered — just don't come in expecting discovery.

Michael's Grill is a reliable steakhouse wine list doing exactly what it set out to do — keep the regulars happy with familiar names and a solid by-the-glass spread. Just watch the Port markups, order the Ken Wright if you want to feel like you made a real wine decision, and don't expect anything that'll blow your mind.

Cattlemen's isn't a wine destination and it knows it — the list exists to serve the steak, and at these prices it mostly does the job without embarrassing anyone. Send a friend here for the history and the ribeye; the wine will be fine.

Bourbon Street Cafe is doing exactly what it needs to do — serve seafood and good times in Bricktown — but the wine list is along for the ride, not leading it. Order the Rainstorm by the glass, skip the Prosecco, and let the kitchen carry the evening.

The Press Room is a solid burger spot that takes wine about as seriously as it takes dietary restrictions. Order the food, order a cocktail or a beer, and save your wine energy for somewhere that reciprocates.

Tellers doesn't reinvent the wine list, but it doesn't need to — fair prices, Italian focus, and a genuinely good Lambrusco pour make it one of the more honest wine experiences in downtown OKC. Send a friend here and point them straight to the Cleto Chiarli.

Paseo Grill is the kind of wine surprise that makes a city's dining scene feel alive — a neighborhood restaurant in an arts district that actually stocked Paul Bara and Maysara without making a big deal about it. It's not a destination wine list, but for Oklahoma City, it's worth going out of your way.

Vast earns its place as OKC's premier special-occasion destination on atmosphere alone, and the wine list is competent enough to match the room. Just go in knowing the markups reflect the view, not the cellar — order smart and you'll have a great night.

Sea Watch is a reliable, if pricey, wine stop — the views carry as much weight as the list, but 22 glasses and real producer names put it above the average beachfront tourist trap. Send your friends here, but coach them away from the Veuve and toward the Schramsberg.

Abe & Louie's is a reliable, no-drama steakhouse wine list built to please a crowd that knows what it wants — Napa Cab, big cuts, and no curveballs. The markups sting, but the depth and staff knowledge keep it from being a waste of your dinner budget.

Trattoria Romana is the rare South Florida Italian spot where the wine list actually matches the food's ambition. Markups run steep and there's no special programming to soften the blow, but if you're eating Veal Chop Romana, you should be drinking Barolo — and they've got it.

Il Mercato punches well above its weight for Fort Lauderdale — a 150-bottle list anchored by serious Italian producers and honest glass prices makes this worth an actual visit, not just a quick drink. If they sharpen the staff knowledge and add some rotation to the glass program, this edges toward must-visit territory.

TIMBR is a great-looking room with a wine list that mostly plays to the crowd — big California names, prestige Champagne, and markups to match the chandeliers. Come here for the occasion, order strategically, and you'll have a fine night; come here expecting discovery or fair value and you'll leave a little deflated.

Blue Sushi isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — it's a lively sushi spot with a serviceable list that gets you through dinner without any regrets. Send your friends here for the food and order something cold; just skip the Santa Margherita.

Chez Fonfon is quietly doing the right thing with wine in a market that doesn't always demand it — focused list, fair prices, real producers. If you're in Omaha and want a French glass that actually tastes like France, this is your table.

Fleming's Omaha is a reliable steakhouse wine program that punches on volume but stumbles on value — most of the list is marked up aggressively, and the excitement thins out in the mid-range. If you pick carefully (Diatom, Sea Sun), you can eat and drink well here; if you just grab something familiar off a list of 100, the house is winning that bet.

La Buvette is Omaha's best argument that a great wine experience doesn't require a big city or a big budget. Send your friends here and tell them to order the Champagne.

Dante is the rare Midwestern restaurant where the wine list actually matches the ambition of the kitchen — Italian-only, deep, and staffed by someone who cares. The markups sting on a few bottles, but Thursday and Sunday half-price nights flip the math entirely, making this a destination worth planning around.

La Stellina is a lovely room with a wine list that does just enough to stay out of trouble — Italian-focused, modestly deep, and marked up the way you'd expect from a St. Regis property. If wine is a priority, manage your expectations and lean into the Gavi or Valpolicella; if wine is secondary to the Osso Buco and the ambiance, you'll be just fine.

Legends isn't going to make any wine-focused traveler's itinerary, but it does the job for what it is: a casual mountain bar where the wine list is an afterthought that somehow didn't become a disaster. Stick to the Malbec or the rosé, skip the Champagne, and enjoy your après-ski without drama.

Lespri is doing something genuinely interesting with a dual-identity menu, and the wine list mostly keeps pace — just don't touch the Champagne section unless someone else is paying. Whites are the move here, and the Pacific Northwest picks show actual thought went into this list.

The Hirsch is the rare resort restaurant where the wine list feels like it was built by someone who actually cares — fair markups, a genuine Austrian thread, and a sommelier on the floor who can back it up. If you're skiing Silver Lake and want a bottle that matches the room, this is your stop.

Courchevel Bistro is doing something genuinely unusual for Utah ski country: it's built a wine list with a point of view, and that point of view is a deep love of France's lesser-celebrated regions. The markups will sting, but if you want to drink Savoie Jacquère and grower Champagne while it snows outside, there's nowhere else to go.

Edge is the rare resort restaurant that treats its wine program as a feature rather than an afterthought — there's a real sommelier, real depth, and real storage. Just go in knowing the pricing reflects the zip code, and steer past the obvious bottles toward the ones that actually earn their keep.

Old Town Cellars is a genuinely fun stop on Main Street if you go in knowing what it is: a tasting room for house-label West Coast wines staffed by people who actually know what's in the bottle. It's not a deep cellar experience, but for a ski town tasting room, it punches well above the tourist-trap baseline.

Goldener Hirsch is one of the most ambitious wine programs you'll find at any ski resort in the country, and the sommelier-curated depth is real. The markup on trophy bottles stings, but stick to the glass pours and the mid-tier bottles and you'll eat and drink very well up here in the mountains.

Twisted Fern is a reliable neighborhood anchor for Park City dining, and the wine list follows suit — safe, accessible, a little pricey for what you get. Send your friend here for the food and a comfortable glass of something familiar, not for a wine discovery.

350 Main is a reliable wine destination for a mountain town — the list is broad enough to be interesting, the BTG count is commendable, and the setting earns the price of admission. Just go in knowing you're paying Park City prices, and steer clear of the Rombauer.

IG Winery is the Wild Card pick for Salt Lake City wine drinkers willing to trade prestige labels for genuine local curiosity — the markup is essentially nonexistent and the barrel experiments alone justify the visit. Don't come expecting a deep cellar; come expecting to drink something you've never had before at a price that won't sting.

Kyoto is a genuinely good restaurant that deserves a better wine list — but until someone there decides to care, stick to the Riesling by the glass and spend your energy on the food. Don't come here for wine.

Riverhorse on Main is a reliable wine program at a place that clearly values the dining experience — sommelier on staff, proper storage, glassware that respects the wine. The markups are Park City steep and the list plays it safe, but if you know what to order, you'll drink well here.

La Caille is a beautiful place to drink wine if someone else is paying, and the estate program gives it a genuine identity most restaurants can't claim. The markups are hard to ignore and the list lacks global range, but the sommelier, the glassware, and the setting make it a reliable splurge for a special occasion.

Pago is doing something rare in the Mountain West — running a genuinely thoughtful, natural-leaning wine program in a neighborhood spot that feels approachable rather than precious. Send your wine-curious friends here with confidence; they'll leave having discovered something they didn't know they needed.

Log Haven is a destination restaurant where the canyon does half the work, and the wine list is competent enough not to ruin the magic — but you're here for the setting and the food first, wine second. Come for the experience, pick carefully, and don't let the scenery talk you into that $87 glass.

Forage is the Wild Card this region desperately needs — a tiny, serious room where the wine list actually reflects the same curiosity and local pride as the food. If you're eating in Salt Lake City and care about what's in your glass, this is the room.

Carson Kitchen isn't going to be anyone's wine destination, but it's also not trying to rip you off — and in Salt Lake City, that's worth something. Send a friend here knowing they'll drink fine, not great.

Spencer's is the most reliable wine program in its lane in Salt Lake City — a serious steakhouse list with real depth, knowledgeable staff, and proper glassware. Just watch the markup, skip the Bonanza, and let the sommelier talk you into that Riesling.

Tuscany SLC is the kind of place you bring someone when you want to impress them with a bottle and not explain yourself — the Italian list has real depth and a few genuinely exciting finds. Markup keeps it from being a destination for wine nerds, but as a neighborhood anchor with serious ambitions, it earns the trust.

Rouser is doing real work on its wine program in a city where that's still not a given. The Lopez de Heredia and Goutorbe alone are worth a visit — yes, we'd send a friend here for wine.

The Vault is doing exactly what a neighborhood restaurant wine list is supposed to do — keep prices honest and put something drinkable in front of every type of guest. It won't make a wine lover's shortlist, but it won't embarrass anyone either.

The Mayo Hotel is a spectacular place to have a drink — just not a spectacular place to drink wine. Order a cocktail, admire the ceiling, and save your wine budget for somewhere that earned it.

The Melting Pot Tulsa is a perfectly fine place to drink wine — it's just not a reason to drink wine. The list is safe, the markups sting a little, and there's no one at the table who's going to help you find something interesting. Order the Misfits and Mavens, enjoy the cheese, and call it a night.

Cheever's is doing more with its wine program than the Cherry Street setting suggests, and fair pricing on a genuinely varied list makes it worth skipping the cocktail menu for once. Send a friend here and tell them to start with the Gruet.

Vintage Wine Bar is exactly what it promises: a warm, welcoming spot in the Blue Dome District where you can drink something decent without breaking $30 a bottle. It's not a destination for serious wine drinkers, but as a neighborhood anchor with fair prices and good vibes, we'd send friends here without hesitation.

Villa Ravenna is the kind of place where the wine list matches the room — polished, a little expensive, and reliably satisfying if you know what you're ordering. The Italian selections are the real reason to be here; lean into those and ignore the urge to order the Opus One.

PRHYME is the most serious wine list in Tulsa by a comfortable margin, and the Italian selections alone make it worth a look beyond the usual Napa power plays. Markups keep it from hitting Rager status, but if you know where to look on this list, you'll drink well.

Ava June is doing something genuinely rare — running a thoughtful, producer-driven French wine list in a mid-sized American city, and doing it without any pretension. If you care about wine, this is worth a detour.

Empire Slice House isn't a wine destination — it's a pizza destination with a wine list that punches well above its weight for the price. Send a friend here if they want a great slice and a decent glass for under $10 total; just don't send them expecting a cellar.

Louie is doing something genuinely ambitious with wine in a market that doesn't always demand it — the list is esoteric, global, and worth exploring if you're willing to go off-script. Markups keep it from Rager status, but as a Wild Card in OKC, it earns every bit of that badge.

Red Rock Canyon Grill is exactly what it sets out to be: a dependable wine list for a casual night out by the lake, priced fairly and built for the food on the menu. We'd send a friend here without hesitation — just don't expect to geek out.

Dust Bowl is a great spot for a burger and a beer — the wine list is not the reason to come here. Order the Kung Fu Girl Riesling if you must, but honestly, just get a cocktail.

Sushi Muramoto is a solid restaurant with a wine list that treats wine as an afterthought — safe brands, static selection, and markups that punish curiosity. Order the Bruno Kab Riesling, enjoy your fish, and save your wine energy for somewhere that cares.

Luca is doing more with Italian wine in Madison than most Italian restaurants do anywhere — focused, fairly priced, and staffed by people who can actually navigate the list with you. If you care about Tuscany even a little, this is where you want to be drinking.

A Pig in a Fur Coat is a Wild Card in the best possible way — a cozy, slightly offbeat spot that has no business having a Vietti Barolo and an Allegrini Amarone on the list, and yet here we are. Yes, send your wine-curious friends here, just tell them to look past the Prosecco.

Bar Corallini isn't trying to be a wine destination, but the Nero d'Avola on tap and a focused all-Italian list make it smarter about wine than most places at this price point. Send a friend here for a carafe with pasta and they'll thank you.

The Edgewater's wine program punches well above its hotel-restaurant weight class — fair markups, a genuinely deep cellar, and a few producers that have no business being this affordable on a glass list. It's not flawless, but it's the kind of place we'd confidently send a wine-curious friend.

Lombardino's isn't going to win any awards for a daring or deep wine list, but the markups are genuinely rare for a sit-down restaurant — nearly at retail on several bottles — and the Italian focus makes sense for the food. If you're a neighbor, this is your place; if you're driving across town just for the wine list, temper your expectations.

Beetle Cat's wine list is short but not lazy — nine labels chosen with actual intention puts it ahead of plenty of restaurants with fifty options and nothing to say. If you're eating here, pick something beyond the Prosecco and you'll be fine.

Manna is doing something legitimately interesting with its Long Island commitment — it's the kind of list quirk that makes a restaurant worth revisiting. The markups keep it from being a great wine destination, but if you order smart, you'll drink better here than the menu design suggests.

Sardine is the kind of place that makes you recalibrate your assumptions about wine programs in the Midwest — a thoughtful, France-and-Oregon-focused list with a genuinely great Champagne by the glass, served lakeside on Williamson Street. Send your friends here, tell them to skip the house pour and go straight for the Billiot.

Bellini's is a dependable Italian wine destination for Tulsa — the list has real producers, enough by-the-glass options to explore, and a few genuinely exciting bottles if you know where to look. Just go in with eyes open on the pricing and let the Mathiasson or the Brunello justify the tab.

McGill's is a reliable steakhouse wine list for a reliable steakhouse — competent, crowd-pleasing, and not particularly ambitious. If you're in Tulsa and want a bottle of California Cab with your steak, you'll be taken care of; just don't come expecting to discover anything new.

Mahogany Prime is a reliable steakhouse wine list that plays it safe and charges you for the privilege — the Hourglass wines are the bright spot, but most of the list is comfort food for people who already know what they want. Go for the steak, enjoy the Hourglass Merlot, and don't scrutinize the margins too hard.

Fassler Hall is a great beer hall — full stop. The wine list exists because it legally has to, not because anyone spent time on it. Order a stein, eat a pretzel, and save the wine night for somewhere else.

Empire Slice House isn't trying to be a wine bar — it's a pizza joint that respects your wallet enough not to gouge you on a bottle. For a counter-service spot in the Plaza District, that's genuinely worth celebrating.

The markup stings a little, but the Wednesday half-price program and a genuinely thoughtful list make this one of the better hotel wine experiences in Madison. Come on a Wednesday, order the Verdejo, and stop overthinking it.

Steakhouse 100 does exactly what it promises: a dependable, California-heavy wine list designed to flatter a prime cut without making anyone think too hard. Send your friends here for the steak; just don't expect the wine list to surprise them.

Buck & Honey's isn't a destination wine list, but it's a competent one that won't ruin your night or your wallet — and for a lively bar-restaurant in Middleton, that's exactly what it needs to be. Send your friends here without hesitation; just steer them past the safe choices toward the few wines that actually have something to say.

Cento is the Italian restaurant wine list Madison deserves — well-sourced, fairly priced, and staffed by someone who clearly gives a damn. Send your friends here; they'll order better wine than they expected to.

Don't come to Lakefront Brewery for the wine list — come for the beer, the curds, and the room. But if you want a glass of something local and honest while your friends are on their third IPA, Wollersheim shows up for you at a price that's genuinely hard to argue with.

The Diplomat isn't a wine destination, but it's punching well above its weight for a Brady Street neighborhood bar. If you're in the area and want something more interesting than a house pour, this list will take care of you.

Lake Park Bistro is the most serious French wine program in Milwaukee, full stop — a sommelier on staff, real producers, and a list that takes France seriously from top to bottom. The markups can sting, but when the setting is a lakeside pavilion and the glassware is proper, you're paying for the full experience, and mostly it's worth it.

Stella Van Buren is a reliable wine list in a beautiful room — you won't be embarrassed by anything you order, but you'll pay for the ambiance as much as the wine. Send your friend here for a special occasion, not a deep-dive wine night.

Two Urban Licks is a Wild Card because it earns it — the barrel tower is a gimmick, but the wine list quietly isn't. Send your adventurous friends here and tell them to skip the Sauvignon Blanc.

Tre Rivali is a hotel wine list doing more than it has to — a real sommelier, a focused Mediterranean selection, and a Wednesday half-price night that makes this genuinely worth a mid-week reservation. Just go in knowing the markups on the bubbles are working hard to cover that Kimpton overhead.

Balistreri's wine list isn't trying to impress anyone, and it mostly doesn't need to. If you're here for the red sauce and a bottle of Chianti, you'll leave happy — just steer clear of the California grocery-store pours and let the Italian side of the list do its job.

Braise isn't a wine destination in the traditional sense, but the markup fairness alone makes it worth ordering a bottle instead of cocktails. If you care about where your food comes from, the wine list is quietly making the same argument.

Lake Park Bistro is the rare Milwaukee restaurant where the wine list matches the room — ambitious, French-focused, and backed by real expertise. The markup runs steep in spots, but if you're going to splurge on a classic French list overlooking Lake Michigan, this is where you do it.

Bacchus has the ingredients for a great wine program — serious list, knowledgeable staff, proper setting — but the markup structure on a significant chunk of the list is hard to overlook. Come for the Knoll Riesling, skip The Prisoner, and make sure someone at your table is paying attention.

The Capital Grille Milwaukee is a dependable, well-run steakhouse wine program that knows its audience and doesn't try to be anything else. Send a friend here if they want a guaranteed good bottle with dinner — just tell them to avoid the Castello del Poggio and check the Moët Rosé price twice.

Mara is doing something genuinely rare: running a hotel restaurant wine program that a serious wine person would actually seek out, not just tolerate. The Burgundy depth, the fair pours by the glass, and the Mediterranean variety make this one of the better lists in Minneapolis, full stop.

St. Paul Grill isn't trying to be a wine destination and it doesn't pretend to be — it's a reliable hotel steakhouse pour that serves its clientele exactly what they came for. Bring a Cab drinker, order the filet, and don't expect the list to challenge you.

Fhima's has one of the most serious wine lists in Minneapolis — full stop. The markup runs steep as you'd expect at this level, but the depth, the sommelier presence, and the sheer ambition of the program make it worth the visit for anyone who takes the bottle as seriously as the plate.

The Lowbrow earns its Wild Card badge by being a no-frills neighborhood spot with pricing so honest it borders on suspicious — especially on Sundays when the bottles go half-price. If you live within ten blocks of Nicollet and 43rd, you should already know about this.

Parlour is a reliable, well-priced wine stop in a city where hotel bar wine lists can get lazy fast. It's not a destination for wine geeks, but if you're already there for the Parlour Burger and want a solid glass without getting gouged, you're in good hands.

Murray's wine list is exactly what a 1946 Minneapolis steakhouse should have: safe, serviceable, and a little overpriced — but with enough solid bottles that you're not stuck suffering through dinner. Go for the steak, pick the Chappellet or the Barbera, and let the room do the rest.

Barcelona Wine Bar is doing something genuinely ambitious for the North Loop — 500 bottles, 40 by the glass, and a geographic focus that actually matches the food. Send your wine-curious friends here without hesitation; just don't expect the staff to geek out alongside you.

Milly's is the kind of wine bar Minneapolis doesn't advertise loudly enough — fair pricing, a list with genuine reach beyond the usual suspects, and 18-plus glasses to explore on any given night. Send a friend here and tell them to skip the Cab.

Terzo is the kind of wine bar that makes you annoyed you didn't find it sooner — 450 Italian-focused bottles, a sommelier who gives a damn, and a room that makes the whole thing feel like a secret. If you live within ten miles of 50th Street and you care about wine, you should already have a reservation.

Ngon Bistro isn't a wine destination, but it's doing more than its genre requires — fair prices, a Gruner that earns its spot, and a list that at least tried to match the kitchen. Come for the pho burger, grab the Gruner, and be pleasantly surprised.

Red Cow is the rare burger spot where ordering wine is genuinely the right call — the list is thoughtful, the pricing is reasonable, and the Pinot selection alone would make some proper wine bars jealous. Send your friends here and tell them to skip the beer for once.

Christos is doing something genuinely rare in Minneapolis: building a wine list that matches the food's geography and actually teaches you something. If you've never explored Greek wine, this is the most approachable on-ramp in the city.

Manny's is a reliable, well-run steakhouse wine list — deep enough to impress, properly stored, and staffed by someone who actually knows the cellar. Just go in knowing the pricing reflects the room, not just the bottle.

801 Chophouse is an unabashedly expensive wine experience built for people who want Napa's greatest hits alongside USDA Prime beef, and it largely delivers on that promise. The markups will sting and there's no half-price reprieve in sight, but the depth, the staff, and the quality of the list make it a legitimate Rager for the right occasion.

Tavola is doing something genuinely unusual: running a deep, producer-focused wine list through a casual neighborhood Italian frame, and doing it at prices that don't punish you for exploring. Tuesday half-price bottles alone make this worth putting in your rotation.

Pranzo isn't trying to be a wine destination, but the markups are so honest and the Sunday half-price program so generous that it earns a Wild Card badge on value alone. Show up on a Sunday, order the Vajra, and let someone else pay full price somewhere else.

The Pink Adobe isn't a wine destination, but it's a reliable, thoughtful pour in one of Santa Fe's most storied dining rooms. Send a friend here for the Rioja and the Steak Dunigan without hesitation.

Sazón is the rare restaurant where the wine list is as thoughtful as the kitchen, with enough Mexican wine representation to make the experience feel genuinely coherent rather than just expensive. Markups keep it from a Rager badge, but the Wild Card is fully earned — this is not a list you expect to find in Santa Fe, and that's exactly the point.

315 is doing something quietly impressive in a city not typically known for serious wine programs — deep list, real producers, a sommelier who built something worth exploring. The markups keep it from true Rager status, but if you're eating French food in Santa Fe, this is where you want to be drinking.

Restaurant Martin is the kind of wine list that won't disappoint you and probably won't surprise you either — but in Santa Fe's fine dining landscape, reliable and well-executed is worth something. Come for the elk tenderloin, stay for the Drouhin.

Dinner for Two is a genuinely pleasant place to drink wine if you're not looking to be challenged — California classics, a cozy room, and a list that won't embarrass anyone. Just watch the markup on those reserve bottles and let the Mourvèdre Rosé surprise you.

The Tavern isn't a wine destination, but Winesday Wednesdays at half price on select bottles genuinely change the math here — show up mid-week, grab the Montand or something from the Bordeaux section, and you've got a solid neighborhood wine night. Any other night, keep expectations modest.

Tuesday half-price bottles are the only real reason to engage with the wine list here — at full price, you're overpaying for brands you've seen in every chain restaurant across the country. Come for the smoked meats, order a beer, and save the wine for somewhere that cares.

Skip the wine list on any night that isn't Wednesday, when half-price bottles turn mediocre markups into something tolerable. Finnegan's is a beer bar that happens to have wine — plan accordingly.

Ovations is a perfectly decent place to drink wine in Tulsa, but the markups on accessible labels are hard to stomach most nights. Show up on Wednesday, order the Duckhorn, and it becomes a genuinely good evening.

Blue Rose Cafe isn't a destination for wine, but it's doing something legitimately right: keeping prices low, keeping the patio open, and not overthinking it. Send a friend here if they want a good-value glass of wine with a view — just tell them to skip the 19 Crimes.

Bellini's is a reliable Italian wine destination for Tulsa — focused, regionally coherent, and anchored by names that deliver. Just sidestep the crowd-pleaser bottles where the markup gets aggressive, and time your visit for Tuesday if you want to drink well without the sticker shock.

Ruth's Chris Tulsa delivers a predictable but professionally executed wine program — it's the culinary equivalent of a reliable hotel: nothing to complain about, nothing to write home about. If you're here for the steak and want a Cab that won't embarrass you, this list has you covered; just don't expect the wine to be the reason you came.

Mahogany plays it straight: great steakhouse, predictable but well-stocked wine list, markups that range from acceptable to eyebrow-raising. Send a friend here for the steak and the Cab — just steer them away from the Sauvignon Blanc.

Fleming's Tulsa isn't trying to be a wine bar, and it doesn't need to be — the 100-by-the-glass program is genuinely well-executed for a chain steakhouse, the markups at the entry level are surprisingly reasonable, and the Paul Hobbs and Ashes & Diamonds bookings signal a wine program with actual curatorial intent. If you're eating a prime cut in South Tulsa, you could do a lot worse than this list.

Red PrimeSteak is a genuinely good steakhouse with a wine list that does its job without taking any risks. Send a friend here if they want a polished, reliable Napa-heavy experience with proper glassware and staff who can help — just tell them to skip the Opus One unless someone else is paying.

The Hamilton is a reliable wine destination for Oklahoma City — not a place that's going to expand your horizons, but a place that won't let you down. If you know what you like and want a well-executed version of it, you're in the right room.

The Drake isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's fine — it's a well-run bar and grill with fair markups and a list that won't confuse anyone. Come on a Monday, grab a half-price bottle of DAOU Cab, and stop overthinking it.

The Mantel is the most reliable wine experience in Oklahoma City — sommelier on staff, real depth in the bottle list, and proper glassware to back it up. The markup and the conventional lineup keep it out of Rager territory, but if you're eating in Bricktown and want a bottle worth drinking, this is the address.

Red Prime is a reliable steakhouse wine program for people who know what they want — bold reds, recognizable regions, and a list that plays wingman to a great piece of beef. Come on a Sunday, take advantage of the half-price bottle deal, and don't expect the list to color outside the lines.

Charleston's wine program is exactly what you'd expect from a polished American chain — safe, recognizable, and a touch overpriced. If you're here for a reliable night out with familiar wines, you won't be disappointed; if you're chasing something interesting, you're at the wrong table.

Mickey Mantle's is a reliable, well-executed steakhouse wine list that does exactly what it promises — just don't come expecting to be surprised, and watch the markups closely before you commit to a bottle. Send your Cabernet-loving friends, not your natural wine crew.

Hefner Grill is a genuinely lovely place to have dinner — the lake view earns its keep — but the wine list is content to coast on the scenery. Show up on a Wednesday for the $20 bottle deal, pick something cold and crisp with your trout, and let the sunset do the rest of the work.

Mahogany plays a familiar game and plays it well — a fair-priced, Cab-driven list with a sommelier on the floor and enough depth to keep things interesting beyond the obvious picks. If you're in downtown OKC and want a serious wine with a serious steak, this is where you go.

La Baguette is doing more for wine in Oklahoma City than most places in its category — the French bones are real and the glass count is high. The markups sting on the entry-level bottles, but dig past the sparkling section and you'll find genuinely interesting pours that make dinner worth lingering over.

Sardine isn't a destination wine list, but it's a genuinely well-considered one for a neighborhood bistro — fair prices, smart regional picks, and a half-carafe option that earns real goodwill. Send your friends here for the moules and tell them to skip the Barolo.

The Union House is a genuinely surprising find — a historic Wisconsin supper club sitting on a cellar that would make most big-city restaurants nervous. Pricing is likely steep and the list skews conventional, but for sheer depth and the novelty of drinking Krug next to a fireplace in Genesee Depot, it earns the trip.

Hacienda is a beer bar, and a good one by all accounts — just don't come here for the wine. If you need a glass with dinner, the Menade Verdejo is your move and then you're done.

Eddie Martini's is exactly what a neighborhood steakhouse wine list should be — fair prices, enough range to find something interesting, and a couple of genuinely good bottles hiding in plain sight. We'd send a friend here without hesitation, especially if they're ordering a steak.