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Augusta · Agusta · American · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · 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
· Bakersfield · American
Yard House Bakersfield is a beer hall that happens to sell wine, and the list makes no effort to hide that. Markups are aggressive, selections are safe to the point of being anonymous, and the only reason to open a bottle here is if your table voted against another round of IPAs. If you're wine-focused, redirect your budget to the Jean-Luc Colombo Rosé by the glass and call it a night.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Yountville · American
The Kitchen at Priest Ranch is a one-winery show, and that's exactly the point. If you want to spend an evening exploring what a single Napa estate produces across whites, rosé, Zinfandel, Merlot, and multiple Cabernet expressions — including older large-format bottles — this is a genuinely interesting way to do it. Just don't come expecting breadth or outside discovery. Send a friend here if they love Priest Ranch or want to.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· 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.
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