Ada's Food + Wine
Vegas Strip's Most Original Wine List Sleeper
Las Vegas · Las Vegas · Contemporary American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 10, 2026
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First Impression
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.
Selection Deep Dive
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.
By the Glass
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.
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