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Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 31, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Beetle Cat’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
Nine bottles, nine by-the-glass options — Beetle Cat is clearly not trying to be a wine destination, but what's here shows someone gave a damn. The list is lean enough to read in thirty seconds, which is either a feature or a bug depending on how deep you like to go. We'll call it a feature.
For a nine-label list, the geographic spread is genuinely decent: Champagne-method bubbles from France, a Mosel-adjacent Elbing from Germany, California Sauvignon Blanc and Cab, a Burgundy-region Pinot, Argentine Malbec, and a Rhône-style rosé. That's real range. The Hild Elbing 2021 is a quietly interesting pick — Elbing is a rare Mosel grape most restaurants wouldn't touch — and the Triennes Cinsault/Grenache Rosé signals that whoever built this list knows a little more than the average bar manager. Gaps exist: no Italian, no Spanish red, nothing orange or natural. But for its size, this list punches above weight.
Every bottle on the list is also available by the glass, which means the entire program is BTG — a smart move for a casual spot that likely moves more glasses than bottles. Prices run $10–$19 per glass, which keeps things accessible without bottoming out into house-pour purgatory. The range across styles means you're not just choosing between red and white.
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 'Clásico' 2020 — $12/glass (est. based on range)
Altos Las Hormigas is one of the most consistent Mendoza producers at this price tier — serious Malbec that regularly shows up on lists three times the price. Getting it by the glass at a casual Atlanta spot is a quiet win.
Hild Elbing 2021
Elbing is a nearly extinct Mosel grape that even committed wine nerds overlook. If this is on the list, it's there because someone actively sought it out. Crisp, mineral, low alcohol — and a genuine conversation starter if you're into that sort of thing.
Maschio Prosecco
Maschio is grocery store Prosecco at a restaurant markup. The Philippe Fontaine Brut from the same list is a better pour for not much more — skip the Maschio and step up.
Triennes Cinsault/Grenache Rosé 2018 + Unknown — menu data not available
Triennes is a Provence-adjacent estate co-founded by Aubert de Villaine of DRC fame. This rosé is dry, earthy, and built for anything coming off a grill or out of the sea. If Beetle Cat runs any kind of seafood or light protein dish, this is the move.
The Bottom Line
Beetle Cat's wine list is short but not lazy — nine labels chosen with actual intention puts it ahead of plenty of restaurants with fifty options and nothing to say. If you're eating here, pick something beyond the Prosecco and you'll be fine.
· Atlanta · Italian bakery and cafe
Rosetta Bakery has no business having a wine list this considered. Eight labels, nearly all pourable by the glass, priced so fairly it almost seems like a mistake — and anchored by producers like Monchiero Carbone and Antica Fratta that would look at home on a dedicated wine bar menu. If you're nearby and want a glass of something genuinely Italian and genuinely good without paying downtown wine bar prices, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Smyrna · Atlanta · New American
Muss & Turner's isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — and that honesty is oddly refreshing. If you're in Smyrna on a Tuesday, the reported wine-focused night is reason enough to show up early, grab a seat, and let the shrimp and grits do the heavy lifting while you figure out what's on the list.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
· Atlanta · New American
Soho's wine list is built for people who already know what they like — California reds, recognizable labels, no curveballs. The markup is real (Faust at $132/bottle and Moët at $138 are tough to justify), but the by-the-glass depth gives you flexibility to stay in a reasonable range. If you're here for the food and want a no-drama pour, you'll find it — just don't come expecting discovery.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · French
St. John's is running a lean, all-by-the-glass program that's more considered than it looks at first glance — a Vouvray, a Barolo, and an aged Languedoc Syrah on a 14-bottle list isn't an accident. The lack of bottle service is a real limitation for a French dinner, but if you're grazing through courses and glasses, the pricing stays honest. Worth a visit if you want something beyond the usual steakhouse pour.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Buckhead · Atlanta · French-American
St. John has the bones of a place worth drinking well at — a thoughtful regional spread, a dining room that takes itself seriously, and a menu built for wine-friendly food. But without confirmed list details or pricing, we can't promise the experience lives up to the setup. Go for the Welsh Rarebit and the mood, and ask your server what they're excited about on the list — that answer alone will tell you what kind of night you're in for.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Southern breakfast and lunch
Bantam + Biddy is a perfectly decent brunch spot that simply has no interest in wine — and that's fine, but you should know going in. If your table is splitting Mimosas and splitting biscuits, great. If you want an actual glass of wine with your eggs, eat somewhere else.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Atlanta · Atlanta · Unknown
Oby Brush has a wine list with a genuine point of view — small, focused, and clearly assembled by someone who reads more than a distributor's sales sheet. The markup keeps it from being a destination purely for wine, but as a companion to whatever's happening in the room, it more than holds its own.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Atlanta · Atlanta · Unknown
Banshee is doing something genuinely rare in Atlanta — a short list that swings for interesting every single time, priced like they actually want you to order a bottle. If you care even a little about drinking something you haven't had before, this is your spot.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Unknown · Tulsa · Unknown
The Vault is doing exactly what a neighborhood restaurant wine list is supposed to do — keep prices honest and put something drinkable in front of every type of guest. It won't make a wine lover's shortlist, but it won't embarrass anyone either.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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