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Augusta · Agusta · American · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed March 13, 2026
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This is a wine list that won't surprise you, but it won't disappoint either. The Augusta Grill hits the sweet spot between accessible and credible—40-60 bottles spanning Old World classics and New World favorites, with markup percentages that feel almost charitable for an upscale casual spot.
The list leans heavily into crowd-pleasers from France, Italy, and California, with safe picks like Louis Latour Ardèche Chardonnay and Ferrari-Carano alongside Italian staples like Ruffino Pinot Grigio. There's a Côtes-du-Rhône from M. Chapoutier for red drinkers, and Veuve Clicquot for those celebrating something. You won't find obscure natural wine producers or deep Burgundy allocations here—this is a list built for approachability. The range includes Argentina, Austria, New Zealand, and Oregon, suggesting someone put thought into variety without getting too adventurous.
Ten-plus glass pours in the $9-16 range give plenty of room to explore without commitment. The selection mirrors the bottle list's philosophy—reliable producers, familiar regions, nothing that requires a Wikipedia deep dive. You can bounce from Italian sparklers to Sonoma Chardonnay to French reds without breaking stride or budget.
Saget la Perrière Le Petite Perrière Sauvignon Blanc 2022 — $12
Only a 20% markup over retail on a clean Loire-style Sauvignon Blanc that drinks way above its price point
M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône 2021
Chapoutier is a serious Rhône producer, and this entry-level blend brings Grenache-Syrah spice and depth that most people skip for Cabernet
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label NV
Always overpriced everywhere, and while the markup here is probably fair, you're still paying for the name—go with Pol Clement Blanc de Blanc instead
Louis Latour Ardèche Chardonnay 2020 + Grilled chicken or seafood entrée
This unoaked French Chardonnay has the weight for richer proteins but enough acidity to cut through butter sauces—classic upscale casual pairing
✔️ The Bottom Line
Augusta Grill won't win awards for wine list creativity, but with markups hovering around 20-30% and a solid international selection, it's exactly what you want from a neighborhood spot. Order with confidence.
Downtown Augusta · Agusta · New American
For a Southern tavern in Augusta, Frog Hollow's wine program shows surprising ambition and fair pricing. It's not a destination list, but it's exactly what a reliable neighborhood spot should be: thoughtful enough to surprise you, accessible enough to visit weekly.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Augusta · Agusta · Italian
If you're staying at the Marriott and want something drinkable with your chicken marsala, you'll be fine. But for a restaurant calling itself Italian, the wine list feels like a missed opportunity—more wine-and-dine corporate safe than cucina passion.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Summerville · Agusta · American (New), Seafood, Steakhouse
Calvert's knows who they are: a special-occasion steakhouse for people who want Napa big boys without the usual 4x markup. The list plays it safe, but at least they play fair.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Golden Triangle Area · Denton · American
Cheddar's wine program exists to check a box, not to serve you well. Order a cocktail or a beer — they've actually put thought into those — and save the wine for a restaurant that cares.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Golden Triangle Area · Denton · American
BJ's Denton is a beer hall that happens to stock wine, and the list makes that priority crystal clear. If you must drink wine here, come on a Tuesday — Half Off Wine Tuesday is the one thing this program does that actually earns a tip of the glass.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Southridge / Town Center Trail · Denton · American
Houlihan's Denton is not a wine destination, and it has no interest in being one. The one genuine reason to order wine here is Tuesday — half-price bottles all day is a deal worth setting a calendar reminder for, especially if you're grabbing the Portillo or the Bloodroot.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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