12 wines posted at $17 to $26, no bottle list online
Downtown / Marina District · San Diego · Asian-inspired steakhouse / contemporary Asian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 9, 2026 · How we review
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Animae's dinner menu page posts its wine under Bubbles, White, Rosé and Red headings: 12 wines, each with one price from $17 to $26. The page does not label those prices as glass or bottle, and it posts no separate bottle list. It notes "Menu prices subject to vary" and a 4% surcharge on checks. Confirm what is poured before you go.
The 12 wines are a mix of regions: Ora Brut Prosecco from Veneto, GH Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne, Il Masso Pinot Grigio from Friuli, Cyprien Perchaud Sancerre, Duckhorn Chardonnay from Napa Valley, Domaine Florent Cosme Vouvray, Gocciolare Barbera from Langhe, Ramon Bilbao Reserva Rioja and Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. The menu also carries cocktails, spirit-free drinks and three beers. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
The posted prices run from $17 (Ora Prosecco, Pierre Sparr Brut Rosé, Il Masso Pinot Grigio, Domaine Florent Cosme Vouvray and Gocciolare Barbera) to $26 (Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon). Other prices: Cyprien Perchaud Sancerre $23, Duckhorn Chardonnay $21, Henri Bourgeois Sancerre rosé $21, Calera Pinot Noir $20, Ramon Bilbao Reserva $20 and GH Mumm Champagne $25. The menu does not state the unit, so ask whether these are glass prices.
The Bottom Line
A short wine list of 12 wines at $17 to $26, with no bottle list posted online. Try the $17 Gocciolare Barbera or the $17 Vouvray, and ask whether the numbers are glass prices and what bottles are available. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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