Burgundy royalty underground in Tribeca
Tribeca · New York · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 8, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Atera’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The list lands in your hands like a small novel — 800 to 1,000 selections deep, organized with the kind of quiet confidence that doesn't need to shout. This is a tasting menu restaurant that takes wine as seriously as the kitchen takes fermented grains and foraged mushrooms. Sommelier Dan Lusardi's fingerprints are all over it.
Burgundy is the obvious crown jewel here — Armand Rousseau, Leflaive, and Raveneau Chablis anchor a list that could hold its own against any serious wine bar in the city. Bordeaux runs deep with Château Pétrus and Château Le Pin for the deep-pocketed, while the Rhône section delivers with Guigal La Landonne and Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Italy shows up properly with Giacomo Conterno Barolo, Spain punches with Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita, and California gets a respectful nod via Kistler Vineyards and the obligatory Screaming Eagle. The Champagne section alone — Krug, Salon — is worth the trip downtown.
The by-the-glass program runs 12 to 18 options and rotates in line with the tasting menu's seasonal direction, which is exactly what you want in a place like this. Pours start around $15 and climb, and the selection is thoughtfully chosen rather than just whatever needed to be moved. If you're doing the full tasting menu experience, the wine pairing through Dan's hands is likely the smarter call anyway.
Raveneau Chablis — $80-$120 range
In a list stacked with four-figure Burgundy, Raveneau is where you access genuine Chablis greatness without the DRC price tag — structured, mineral, and an absolute weapon against Atera's Nordic-inflected seafood courses.
Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Most eyes go straight to the Burgundy and Bordeaux sections, but Bonneau's Châteauneuf is one of the most singular wines in the Southern Rhône — wild, old-school, and completely its own thing. Easy to walk past; hard to forget once you've had it.
Screaming Eagle
It's on the list because it has to be — a certain type of guest expects it. But at whatever Atera charges for it, you're paying heavily for the name in a room where that money goes much further in Burgundy or the Rhône. Order it at a steakhouse.
Kistler Vineyards Chardonnay + Sea urchin with fermented grains
Kistler's richly textured California Chardonnay has enough weight and acidity to stand up to briny uni without drowning it — the creamy, slightly oxidative character bridges the fermented element in the dish in a way that leaner whites simply can't.
The Bottom Line
Atera is the real deal — a Best of Award of Excellence list that earns it rather than inherits it, guided by a sommelier who clearly gives a damn. The markups are steep because everything here is, but the depth and curation justify making a reservation you plan around.
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Il Buco has one of the most compelling Italian wine lists in New York City — deep, principled, and staffed by people who actually care. The markup is real, so budget accordingly, but this is a room worth splurging in.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · New York · Steakhouse
STK Downtown is a place where people order Champagne to celebrate, not to drink — and the wine program is built accordingly. If you're here for the vibe and someone else is paying, pop the Dom and enjoy it; if you actually care about what's in your glass, you're in the wrong room.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · New York · Upscale Seafood & Steakhouse
Three happy hour wines do not a wine program make. Ocean Prime is a place you eat well and drink safely — but if wine is a priority, this list will let you down before the bread basket arrives.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Midtown · New York · Steakhouse
STK Midtown is a great place to see and be seen, but the wine list is there to pad the check, not to excite you. If you're here for the experience, lean on the cocktails or grab a glass of Bonanza at the bar — don't expect the bottle list to reward any real curiosity.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown West · New York · Russian-American
The Russian Tea Room treats wine as an afterthought dressed up in Champagne flutes — five famous labels at punishing prices with no range, no by-the-glass program, and no apparent curiosity about wine beyond what looks impressive on a table. Go for the spectacle, order the caviar, but don't come here expecting a wine list.
Grocery Store
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Restaurant
David Burke Tavern's list is a Chardonnay lover's comfort zone with a solid sparkling section propping up the top — but the narrow focus and steep pricing mean you're paying for familiarity, not discovery. Send a friend here if they want California whites and a glass of Champagne; send them somewhere else if they want to explore.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Baltimore · American
Give the international and local sections a look before defaulting to Burgundy. Sula at $70 and Old Westminster at $90 offer different budget options. These are posted bottle prices, not guaranteed stock; confirm availability. This menu guide doesn't rate service or cellar conditions.
· Key West · American
Caroline's Café is not a wine destination, and it's not trying to be — the identical pricing across all five house labels makes that abundantly clear. If you're in Key West looking for something interesting in your glass, keep walking; if you just need a cold pour of Chardonnay with your lunch and aren't asking questions, $8 gets you there without drama.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Kerns · Portland · American
Noble Rot is the rare restaurant wine program that would hold up as a standalone wine bar — deep list, sharp staff, fair prices, and a view that makes the whole experience feel earned. Send your friends here. Send yourself here.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
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