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Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 14, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Alpine Steakhouse does exactly what it sets out to do — it backs up a classic steakhouse menu with a roster of California heavy-hitters that most tables will recognize and be happy to order. There's no pretension here, and honestly, that's part of the charm. It's a list built for the food, not for showing off.
The 100-150 bottle list leans hard into California, and that's a deliberate choice that makes sense when you're eating prime beef in a cozy Alpine-themed room. You'll find the usual suspects — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak Alexander Valley, Stag's Leap, and Cakebread — which are crowd-pleasing picks that rarely disappoint with a ribeye. The depth drops off quickly outside of California Cabernet and Chardonnay, so if you're hoping for a Burgundy or a Rhône, temper those expectations. Wine Spectator handed them an Award of Excellence in 2024, and this list earns it by being consistently solid, even if it never surprises you.
With 10-20 options by the glass, there's enough to work with across a full meal, and the California focus carries through here too. The rotation appears to be steady rather than adventurous — don't expect anything esoteric, but you won't be stuck choosing between two mediocre house pours either.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $60
Jordan consistently punches above its retail weight at restaurants — it's polished, food-friendly, and recognizable enough that it rarely gets gouged on markup. For a steakhouse in Sarasota, this is the move.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people reach for Caymus on autopilot, but Stag's Leap brings more structure and finesse to the table — it's the quieter option that actually rewards attention, especially alongside a quality cut of beef.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, and restaurants know it moves — which means the markup rarely favors you. It's a fine wine, but you can almost always do better for the same money on a list like this.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + 10 oz House Ground Sirloin
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley is plush and approachable with enough dark fruit and soft tannins to stand up to a well-seasoned house sirloin without overwhelming it — this is the steakhouse pairing that actually delivers.
The Bottom Line
Alpine Steakhouse isn't trying to reinvent the wine list, and it doesn't need to — this is a dependable, California-forward program that does its job well in a room built for red wine and red meat. If you're in Sarasota and want a straightforward, satisfying wine experience with your steak, this is a safe and genuinely pleasant bet.
Downtown Sarasota · Sarasota · Contemporary American
A one-page list that mixes Greek, Italian and French bottles with Cristal, Taittinger and Laurent-Perrier Champagnes, and posts many prices as two unlabeled numbers. Start with the Gai'a Assyrtiko (70 / 17) alongside the wood-fired octopus, or take the Les Girelles Picpoul (48 / 12) on a Tuesday, when the list says bottles at $99 and less are half off (bubbles and Champagne excluded). This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups, and the list carries no printed date, so confirm current availability and ask which number is the glass.
Downtown Sarasota · Sarasota · American
A 38-wine list that mixes French and California bottles and posts three Cabernet Francs among its reds. Start with the Charles Joguet Chinon at 68 or the Micro-Cosme red at 10 / 39, and ask which number is the glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Siesta Key · Sarasota · Italian
A big, Italy-heavy list with a run of $38 house-label bottles and reds that climb to a $696 1993 Quintarelli. Order the $38 C.G. Vini Chianti or the $38 Argiolas Vermentino, and save the Quintarelli for a table that has confirmed it's in stock. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Siesta Drive and US 41 · Sarasota · Steakhouse
A steakhouse list built in two layers: 80 wines on the main list with 42 poured by the glass from $10 to $45, and a 20-wine Reserve list that runs $160 to $715. For a steak dinner, order the Calera by Duckhorn Pinot Noir at $17 a glass with the filet, or pick the $42 Réserve Mont-Redon if the table wants a bottle. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups, and prices should be confirmed.
Sarasota · Sarasota · American with winery focus
A winery-restaurant list built mostly on its own bottlings, with clear glass and bottle prices. Order bin 79 Chardonnay with Dana's Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, or try the $10.75 house Red, and confirm what is pouring in Sarasota. This unrated guide covers the posted wine menu, not service, storage or retail markups.
Siesta Key · Sarasota · American
Summer House posts a seven-page list whose biggest section is Cabernet Sauvignon and blends, with a 31-pour glass page priced from $13 to $38. Start with the $17 Decoy Cabernet by the glass, then buy the $70 bottle if the table likes it, or try the $29 Collefrisio Montepulciano Riserva for something off the Cabernet track. Confirm current availability and prices, since the restaurant says pricing, vintages and wines are subject to change; this unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Houston · Houston · Steak house
A Cabernet-first list with a long Napa Cabernet section, two flights and two Texas bottles. Start with the $18 Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet by the glass or the $48 Silver Palm bottle, and ask about the $60 Becker Vineyards Cabernet from Texas. The restaurant's online list shows no date, so confirm prices before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Miami · Miami · Steak house
Hereford Grill's list ranges from Napa Cabernet to Argentine Malbec and Vega Sicilia, but it posts no prices. Order the Adentus Malbec blend with the boneless ribeye and ask your server for the price. Confirm current availability, since the PDF file name carries 12.10.2025. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Capitol Square · Madison · Steak house
Rare is a reliable wine destination for Napa devotees visiting Madison — the list is familiar by design, the WS Award of Excellence is well-earned, and the setting delivers. Just don't come here looking for natural wine or anything that strays from the California playbook.
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