Oregon's Best on a Craftsman Bungalow List
Downtown Bend · Bend · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 8, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Ariana Restaurant’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into Ariana feels like someone's very well-dressed aunt invited you to dinner — cozy craftsman bones, serious seasonal cooking, and a wine list that leans hard into the Pacific Northwest. It's focused, it's confident, and it's not trying to be anything it isn't. That's mostly a compliment.
The list runs 80–120 bottles and reads like a love letter to Oregon Pinot country, with names like Adelsheim, Ponzi, Domaine Drouhin Oregon, and Eyrie Vineyards anchoring the selection. It's a well-curated regional showcase, but if you came looking for Burgundy, Barolo, or anything south of the equator, you're going to be disappointed. The depth within Oregon is real — this isn't just Willamette Valley tokenism — but the geographic tunnel vision means adventurous drinkers will hit a wall fast. A few more plays from outside the Northwest would elevate this from a regional list to a genuinely exciting one.
Ten to sixteen options by the glass is a respectable showing for a restaurant this size, and the predictable stars — Ponzi Pinot Gris, an Adelsheim Pinot Noir — show up reliably. The rotation doesn't appear to move much, which is a missed opportunity given how dynamic the Oregon wine scene is right now.
Ponzi Pinot Gris — null
Ponzi's Pinot Gris is one of the most underrated white wines in America, and pairing it with Ariana's wild cod and clams is a no-brainer. Oregon Pinot Gris at this quality level consistently punches above its price point — especially when it's available by the glass.
Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir
Eyrie is the founding father of Oregon Pinot Noir — David Lett planted the first Pinot vines in the Willamette Valley back in 1965. Most tables will reach for the Drouhin because it's the recognizable name, but Eyrie is the one with the story and the soul. Don't sleep on it.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir
It's a fine wine — nobody's arguing that — but it's also the most famous name on this list, which means it carries a premium you're mostly paying for the label recognition. With Eyrie and Adelsheim sitting nearby, the Drouhin is the safe pick that isn't actually the best pick.
Adelsheim Pinot Noir + Filet mignon
Adelsheim's Pinot Noir has the structure to stand up to red meat without steamrolling it — the way a bigger Cab would. The filet's tenderness and the wine's red-fruit backbone and silky tannins find a natural equilibrium that heavier bottles on this list simply can't match.
The Bottom Line
Ariana is a genuinely lovely dinner destination, and the wine list does its job — it supports the food, leans into regional identity, and offers some legitimately great Oregon producers. But the markups are steep and the list doesn't take many risks, so if you're hoping the wine program matches the ambition of the kitchen, you'll leave wanting a little more.
Downtown Bend · Bend · Wine Bar & Retail Wine Shop
Viaggio is the kind of wine bar that has no business being this good in a ski town, and that's exactly why it earned a Wild Card badge. If you care about what's in your glass, make a stop here before or after dinner — you'll leave with a better bottle than you planned on.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Westside (Galveston Avenue area) · Bend · Italian (Tuscan-focused, handmade pasta)
Trattoria Sbandati is a small Italian restaurant with a small Italian wine list that punches well above its size because someone made real choices instead of filling slots. If you're in Bend and you want to drink actual Tuscan wine with actual Tuscan food, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Old Mill District · Bend · Italian-American
Pastini is a Lazy List on a normal night, but Wine Wednesday flips the math enough to make it worth a visit if you know what you're doing — show up on Wednesday, order the Elk Cove or Cooper Mountain, skip the Ste. Michelle, and enjoy your pasta. Any other night, manage your expectations accordingly.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Tetherow · Bend · Upscale Pacific Northwest and New American
Solomon's is a safe, well-intentioned resort wine program that does Oregon proud without doing anything adventurous — come for the elk and the Drouhin, not for discovery. If you're staying at Tetherow or celebrating something, it delivers. If you're driving across Bend specifically for the wine list, adjust your expectations.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Tetherow · Bend · Elevated pub fare with American and Scottish-inspired dishes
The Row is a reliable pour in a beautiful setting — the wine list won't blow your mind, but the Sokol Blosser rosé and a smart sparkling pick make it easy enough to drink well here. Order the fish, grab the rosé, enjoy the view.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eastside · Bend · Casual American café with wood-fired pizza and seasonal, locally sourced dishes
Jackson's Corner Eastside is a counter-service café that quietly put together a wine list worth paying attention to — Oregon-focused, fairly priced, and genuinely thoughtful for the format. Send a friend here if they want good pizza and don't want to feel gouged for drinking something decent with it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
7th Ave / Dolores · Carmel By The Sea · New American
Seventh & Dolores isn't a destination wine list, but it's a respectable one that at least knows where it is geographically. Come for the steak, order the Wrath, and don't expect to go down any rabbit holes.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Vail · Vail · New American
Vin48 is a genuinely surprising wine program hiding inside a Colorado ski resort, and if you're a wine-first diner passing through Vail, it absolutely warrants a stop. The markups reflect the zip code more than we'd like, but the depth and curation of the list are the real deal.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Downtown Solvang · Solvang · New American
Root 246 is the rare hotel restaurant that actually earns your wine attention — a focused Santa Barbara County list with real producers, a sommelier who knows the material, and pricing that doesn't punish you for being curious. If you're passing through Solvang wine country, this is where you eat.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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