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Updated September 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 29, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Amaro's Table Downtown’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The list at Amaro's Table reads like a love letter to the Pacific Northwest — Oregon and Washington front and center, with California and Italy filling out the edges. It's approachable without being lazy, which is more than you can say for most downtown spots in a mid-sized city. Nothing here is going to blow your mind, but nothing is going to embarrass you either.
The 40-to-70 bottle list leans hard into regional loyalty, anchoring itself with Oregon Pinot Noir and Washington Cabernet — sensible choices for a New American menu in the shadow of wine country. Willamette Valley Vineyards and Chateau Ste. Michelle are workhorses, not showstoppers, but they're dependable and widely recognized. The Italian presence suggests someone on staff made a real effort to round things out beyond the obvious. What's missing is any real adventurousness — no Chenin Blanc, no skin-contact wines, no deep dives into lesser-known appellations.
Ten to eighteen pours by the glass is a genuinely solid range, covering enough ground to satisfy a table with mixed preferences. Glass prices running $12–$18 are fair for the market, though not exactly generous. We'd like to see more rotation here — the program feels like it hasn't been touched since the menu launched.
A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris — $12
Oregon Pinot Gris at the low end of the glass price range is the smart order. A to Z over-delivers at this price point — it's bright, food-friendly, and the kind of pour that makes you feel like you made a good decision.
A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris
Everyone at the table is reaching for the Pinot Noir or the Cab. Don't. This Pinot Gris is the most versatile thing on the list and most people walk right past it. Oregon does this grape better than almost anywhere, and A to Z is a reliable gateway into that.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau Ste. Michelle is a fine winery, but at restaurant markup it's hard to justify when you can pick this bottle up at Total Wine for $12. You're paying a steep premium for something you've almost certainly had before. There's no discovery here.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir + Roasted Chicken
Oregon Pinot Noir and a properly roasted bird is one of the most reliable combos in American dining — the earthy, red-fruited character of WVV's Pinot lifts the savory richness of roasted chicken without fighting it. Classic for a reason.
The Bottom Line
Amaro's Table is doing the right things for a downtown Vancouver restaurant — regional focus, reasonable glass selection, food-friendly pours. It's not a destination wine experience, but it's a dependable choice for a solid meal with a bottle you won't regret.
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Line & Lure clears the casino restaurant bar by a comfortable margin — fair prices, a thoughtful white wine program, and a Royal Tokaji that earns genuine respect. We'd send a friend here for a pre-dinner glass without hesitation, as long as they stick to the whites.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Vancouver · Latin / Contemporary
DOSALAS is a tequila bar with a wine list that's doing the minimum — decent regional picks, steep markups, and no real surprises. Drink the Albarino or the Tempranillo and save your wine ambitions for a dedicated wine spot.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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The Hammond isn't a destination wine list, but it punches above its weight for a craft bar — especially if you love Pacific Northwest reds. Send a friend here, point them toward the Oregon section, and tell them to skip the cocktails.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Uptown Barrel Room isn't trying to be a destination wine list, and it doesn't need to be — it's a solid neighborhood wine bar with fair prices, good enough options, and the rare commitment to making everything available by the glass. Send a friend here for a casual weeknight pour without hesitation.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Tommy O's wine list isn't going to make you cancel your dinner reservation somewhere else, but it's an honest, no-nonsense selection that covers the basics at what appears to be reasonable prices. Send your friends here for the food and a decent pour — just don't expect to geek out over the list.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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The Charter Oak's wine program is a quiet act of restraint in a town that usually goes big or goes home. Eighteen glasses, fair prices, and enough range to reward curiosity — the Gamay alone is worth the detour. If you're eating in Yountville and don't want to spend your evening navigating a 200-bottle list or getting upsold into triple-digit Cab territory, this is your room.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Larkspur has the bones of a Reliable — a thoughtful regional spread, a polished dining room, and a kitchen putting out serious plates like the Creekstone Farms strip loin and Ahi tuna crudo that deserve equally serious wine. We just don't have enough list detail to hand you a confident pick or warn you off a specific bottle. If you're heading here, ask the server what's drinking well right now and set a firm price ceiling before you open the book — Vail markups are real and they are not shy.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Vail · New American
Harvest clears the bar that most ski town wine lists don't even bother approaching — there are real producers, genuine regional diversity, and a by-the-glass program with actual depth. Markups skew steep, as expected in Vail, but the J.L. Chave and the Madeira show that someone on staff is paying attention. If you're eating here, don't default to whatever's loudest on the list — dig into the by-the-glass section and you'll be rewarded.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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