Teton Views, Trophy Wines, Predictable Choices
East Gros Ventre Butte · Jackson Hole · Contemporary American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 20, 2026
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You're sitting in front of floor-to-ceiling windows with the Tetons staring back at you, and the wine list arrives in what feels like a leather-bound declaration of intent. It's serious, it's curated, and it's going to cost you. The setting does a lot of the heavy lifting here — it's hard not to feel like the wine is good when the scenery is this dramatic.
The list runs 100-plus bottles deep with a clear gravitational pull toward Napa Cabernet and Burgundy, with Pacific Northwest and Rhône making respectable appearances. Producers like Kistler, Domaine Drouhin Oregon, and Caymus Special Selection anchor the list in recognizable, safe territory — this is not a list built for adventurers. The Burgundy section shows real intention, and the Pacific Northwest presence feels genuinely well-chosen for a Rocky Mountain property. But there are no left-field picks, no grower Champagne, no obscure Rhône crus — just a well-executed greatest-hits compilation at prices that match the zip code.
Fourteen to twenty-two pours by the glass is a solid range for a resort dining room, and the sommelier on staff means the selections aren't random. Expect the glass program to mirror the bottle list — Napa-heavy, approachable, and priced in line with the overall steep markup. Don't expect rotating natural wines or anything that'll make you raise an eyebrow — this program is built for comfort, not discovery.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir — null
Pricing unknown from available data, but Drouhin Oregon consistently overdelivers at its price point — elegant, food-friendly, and a smarter play than reaching for a Napa Cab at this altitude. Order it with the elk and don't look back.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir
In a room full of people ordering Caymus and Opus One to impress their dinner companions, the Drouhin Oregon is the quieter, more interesting choice. It's got Burgundian structure with Pacific Northwest fruit, and it actually works with the game-forward menu in a way that a big Napa Cab doesn't.
Screaming Eagle
Yes, it's on the list. No, you don't need to order it here. Screaming Eagle at a resort markup, in a dining room where the scenery already ate half your budget, is a flex with diminishing returns. The wine is real; the value proposition at these prices is not.
Kistler Chardonnay + Locally sourced trout
Kistler's Chardonnay — rich, textured, with enough acidity to cut through — is one of the few wines on this list that genuinely earns its price tag alongside a delicate trout preparation. It's a classic match that doesn't need a sommelier to explain it.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Amangani Grill is a legitimately special place to drink wine — proper storage, knowledgeable staff, great glassware, and a setting that makes everything taste better. The list just doesn't take any risks, and the markups remind you that the view isn't free.
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