West Texas Beef Meets Napa Valley Muscle
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Reviewed April 21, 2026
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The wine list at 1700° arrives with some real weight to it — 350+ labels is not something most steakhouses in El Paso are putting in the effort to build. The California-heavy focus makes sense for a room full of ribeyes, and the presence of names like Far Niente and Chateau Montelena signals that someone here is paying attention.
California and Napa Valley dominate, which tracks for a serious steakhouse, but there's enough reach into Italy, France, Washington, and Oregon to keep things interesting. Duckhorn Napa Valley and Bonanza by Caymus cover the crowd-pleasing Cab territory well, while Schramsberg Mirabelle and Veuve Clicquot anchor a respectable sparkling section. The gaps show up where you'd want more exploration — if you're looking for old-world depth beyond a few French and Italian token entries, the list won't fully deliver. Still, 350 labels in downtown El Paso is a genuine commitment.
Twenty-five by-the-glass options is a strong number and covers a wide enough spread that you can build a full evening without committing to a bottle. The price range of $6–$15 per glass is reasonable for a fine dining steakhouse, though the ceiling could be higher given some of the producers on the list. Don't expect much rotation — this reads like a stable, set program rather than one that refreshes weekly.
Bonanza by Caymus — $24
Chuck Wagner's value-tier Cab punches well above its bottle price. On a list where things trend steep, this is your move for a big, ripe Napa-style red without the Caymus flagship markup.
Schramsberg Mirabelle
Most tables at a steakhouse skip sparkling entirely, but Schramsberg's Mirabelle is a Northern California bubbly that holds its own against the big French houses at a fraction of the price. Order it with your first course and look like you know something.
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Veuve is fine Champagne but it's also the most marked-up bottle in every hotel restaurant in America. You're paying for the yellow label recognition here, not the juice. The Schramsberg does more interesting work for less money.
Duckhorn Napa Valley + Ribeye Steak
Duckhorn's Napa Cab has the structure and dark fruit weight to stand up to a well-marbled ribeye without drowning the beef. It's the obvious call for a reason — classic match, executed well.
✔️ The Bottom Line
1700° is doing real work on its wine program by El Paso steakhouse standards — 350 labels and a thoughtful California core earn genuine respect. The markups keep it from being a destination wine list, but if you're already there for the beef, you'll drink well.
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