Augustino's Italian Eatery

This is a wine list designed not to offend anyone—which means it also doesn't excite anyone. Forty-to-sixty bottles leaning heavily on California big names, with a few Italian nods that feel more obligatory than intentional. The kind of place where the wine program exists to check a box, not to complement the food.

Napa dominates with the usual suspects: Caymus, Educated Guess, and Joseph Phelps Insignia all make appearances. There's some Australian presence via Penfolds Bin 707, and Italy gets a token showing with Candoni Prosecco. The list plays it safe with recognizable labels that guests will order without asking questions. What's missing? Any real depth in Italian wine—you know, the country this restaurant claims to represent. No Chianti, no Barolo, no interesting regional bottles that might actually pair with the pasta. It's a safe bet for a hotel restaurant crowd, but uninspired for anyone seeking adventure.

Eleven options by the glass, anchored by brands you'd find at any airport wine bar. Korbel Brut and Candoni Prosecco handle bubbles, Simi Chardonnay covers whites. The glass list is functional but forgettable—nothing rotates seasonally, nothing takes a chance. If you're nursing a single glass through dinner, you won't get hurt, but you won't remember it either.