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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.
Caesars Palace · Las Vegas · French Fine Dining
This is where you come when wine matters as much as the food. The markup is Vegas-steep, but the cellar is world-class and the staff can navigate it. If you're celebrating big or chasing rare French bottles, this is the room.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Lamaii is the rare Las Vegas restaurant where the wine list reflects a genuine point of view — the grower Champagne program alone is worth the visit. Send a friend here and tell them to order a Spécial Club.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
STK Las Vegas is a bottle-list business masquerading as a wine program — three by-the-glass pours, a roster of safe California hits, and Vegas markups that'll make your eyes water. Order the Whispering Angel at happy hour, grab a bottle of Belle Glos if you're feeling generous, and save the real wine exploration for somewhere that cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Diner Ross is doing something genuinely weird and kind of wonderful — a Champagne-forward list inside a Vegas diner is a wild card move that mostly works. Just don't show up expecting range beyond bubbles, and go for the growers before you default to the celebrity bottles.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Steakhouse
The Palm Las Vegas is an unlikely wine discovery — a six-bottle natural and old-world-leaning list tucked inside a steakhouse institution, priced like someone forgot they're on the Strip. Don't sleep on it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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
· Evanston · Contemporary American
Chef's Station earns its Reliable badge the honest way: a sommelier who cares, a list with actual regional perspective, and a room where drinking something good feels like the obvious move. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a trustworthy one.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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
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