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Las Vegas · Las Vegas · Contemporary American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 10, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Ada's Food + Wine’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Ada's wine list hits different in a city dominated by corporate resort programs. Over 30 glasses and bottles stretching from $10 pours to $400 collectibles signal someone here actually cares. This isn't a tourist trap wine list—it's a real program that won international recognition for originality.
The list goes global without losing focus: Dönnhoff Riesling Kabinett sits next to Marcel Lapierre Gamay, PYCM Chardonnay from New Zealand appears alongside Portuguese and Spanish selections. Charles Heidsieck and Bruno Paillard N.P.U. show they're not playing around with bubbles. The range suggests a curator who shops beyond the usual distributor catalogs, which explains why Star Wine List recognizes this as one of the world's most original programs. It's eclectic without being chaotic—there's a thread of quality producers throughout.
Thirty-plus glass pours is impressive anywhere, Vegas or not. The $10-$37 range means you can start casual or go deep. We're talking about a Marcel Lapierre Gamay by the glass—that's serious natural wine cred in a city where most lists stop at Meiomi Pinot.
Marcel Lapierre Gamay — $10-15/glass
Legendary Beaujolais natural wine producer available by the glass in Vegas is borderline miraculous—this wine typically costs $30+ retail bottle
Dönnhoff Riesling Kabinett
One of Germany's top producers making arguably the world's most age-worthy Kabinett—most people overlook German wine entirely, but this is entry-level access to greatness
Monte del Fra Corvina Blend
At $70 for a $30 retail bottle, this 133% markup is the Vegas tax in full effect—plenty of better Italian options on this list at fairer prices
PYCM Au Bout du Monde Chardonnay + Any rich seafood or poultry preparation
New Zealand Chardonnay with Burgundian backbone—the salinity and structure cut through butter sauces while the fruit prevents overpowering delicate proteins
The Bottom Line
Ada's proves Vegas can do wine right when someone gives a damn. The markups sting on some bottles, but the selection and glass program justify the visit. Come for the Lapierre, stay for the surprises.
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American, Italian
Alexxa's is a Strip restaurant doing Strip things — great location, recognizable bottles, pricing that reflects the real estate. If you're here for fountain views and a glass of Cakebread, you'll be genuinely happy; if you're hunting for value or adventure, look elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · French, Mediterranean
LPM is a legitimate wine destination by Las Vegas Strip standards — the Burgundy-forward list has real bones, sommelier Karla Poeschel keeps it credible, and a newly minted Wine Spectator Award of Excellence confirms this isn't just hotel filler. Markups are what they are in this zip code, but the quality is there if you spend wisely.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Las Vegas · Las Vegas · Italian
La Strega is doing something genuinely unusual for a Las Vegas neighborhood Italian: serving serious wine at prices that don't require an expense account, backed by a sommelier who knows what she's doing. Tuesday half-price wine night is not a gimmick — it's a reason to rearrange your week.
Solid Range
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · Italian
Caramella is a better wine stop than its lounge-y Strip pedigree would suggest — the Italian selections alone make it worth a serious look. The Thursday half-price night is the real unlock; that's when this list goes from steep to genuinely exciting.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
The Strip · Las Vegas · Spanish
é is a Wild Card in the most literal sense — a nine-seat secret room inside a casino that takes Spanish wine more seriously than most dedicated wine bars. If you're eating here, you're already spending money; lean into the list and let Chris So point you somewhere unexpected.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
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The Strip · Las Vegas · Japanese
Wakuda isn't a wine destination in the way a dedicated wine bar is, but it's doing something genuinely interesting — pairing a focused, high-quality California-and-Burgundy list with Japanese cuisine that actually rewards that combination. If you're eating here, drink the wine; Luis Guillen knows what he's doing.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
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Beaver Creek Plaza · Vail · Contemporary American
Golden Eagle Inn is the kind of reliable mountain wine list that won't embarrass you on a date or a client dinner, but it'll charge you for the altitude at every turn. The Brunello and the Bouchard Beaune are genuine bright spots — find those, skip the Veuve, and you'll have a good night.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Vail Village · Vail · Contemporary American
Sweet Basil is the best wine list in Vail by a wide margin — 400 bottles, a real Cruvinet program, and a sommelier who put actual thought into the selections. The markups sting, but that's mountain dining; the quality justifies the trip.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
West Sedona · Sedona · Contemporary American
The Hudson isn't going to make any wine lists for its wine list, but it's a solid, competent program for what this place is — a lively upscale-casual spot where the views are doing a lot of the work. Send your friends here for dinner and tell them to stick to the bottles under $70.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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