Idaho's Champagne Obsession Nobody Saw Coming
· Coeur d'Alene · Fine Dining American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed September 13, 2026 · How we review
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You don't expect to flip open a wine list in Coeur d'Alene and find Ruinart, Billecart-Salmon, and Aubry sharing a page — but here we are. Beverly's comes in swinging with 334 labels and a sparkling section that would make a Reims wine bar nervous. This is not the list of a restaurant that fell asleep at the wheel.
The sparkling and Champagne program alone is remarkable for any market, let alone landlocked northern Idaho. You've got grower producers like Aubry, Nominé Renard, and Moutard Père & Fils sitting alongside heavy hitters like Veuve Clicquot, Philipponnat, and Billecart-Salmon — that's actual range, not just name-dropping. The 334-label total list suggests serious depth across other categories too, even though the extracted data skews heavily sparkling. One genuinely thoughtful touch: a dedicated non-alcohol sparkling section with options like the Domaine EdeM N. 0 Rosae, which is more than most fine dining spots bother with.
Twenty-five by-the-glass options is a confident number, and the glass pours span from a $12 Montefresco Prosecco all the way to $65 for Ruinart Blanc de Blancs — so you can calibrate your evening accordingly. The Gruet Sauvage Blanc de Blancs at $16 is a legit pour that won't embarrass you. Charging $45 a glass for Veuve Clicquot is a little aggressive, but at least they're pouring things worth talking about.
Gruet Sauvage Blanc de Blancs — $16/glass
New Mexico bubbles that consistently over-deliver — toasty, dry, and genuinely fun at a price that makes ordering a second glass a non-decision.
Aubry Brut 1er Cru
One of the most interesting grower Champagnes on the list — Aubry works with rare legacy varieties like Petit Meslier and Arbanne, giving this wine a complexity you won't find in anything from the big houses. At $135 it's priced right for what it is, and almost nobody orders it.
Veuve Clicquot Reserve Cuvee Brut
Forty-five dollars a glass for a bottle you can grab at Total Wine for $65 is a hard ask — especially when grower Champagnes on this same list offer more character for less money by the bottle.
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé + Ask your server for the current seafood feature
Billecart's rosé is one of the most food-friendly Champagnes in the game — delicate enough not to bulldoze delicate fish, but with enough structure and red-fruit brightness to keep things interesting through every bite.
The Bottom Line
Beverly's is doing something genuinely unexpected in the Idaho Panhandle — a Champagne-forward list with real grower depth that earns its place alongside any serious fine dining wine program in a much bigger city. If you care about bubbles at all, this one's worth the trip.
· Coeur d'Alene · Wine Bar & Small Plates
Studio 107 is the kind of place that earns its Wild Card badge by existing at all — a genuine wine bar in a mid-size Idaho city, tucked inside an art gallery, with enough self-awareness to keep the list focused instead of pretending to be something it's not. If you're in Coeur d'Alene and want a glass of something French with a charcuterie board surrounded by local art, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Coeur d'Alene · Wine bar
Lola Wine Lounge is a genuine Wild Card — a single-producer wine bar in the Idaho panhandle that bets everything on LOLA's artisanal lineup and mostly wins. If you want variety across regions and producers, this isn't your spot; if you want to actually learn something about under-the-radar California varietals in a relaxed setting, it's worth a stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Coeur d'Alene · Wine Bar / Small Plates
Stylus is the kind of place that shouldn't exist in a mid-sized Idaho city but absolutely does, and you should go before the rest of the country catches on. If you're road-tripping through the Panhandle or landing in Coeur d'Alene for a weekend, this is your first stop — not your last.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Coeur d'Alene · Italian
Tony's on the Lake is a solid wine list in a beautiful room — not a destination for serious wine hunting, but a reliable companion to a good Italian meal with a lake view. If you're going on a Thursday, pay attention to what's on special before you sit down.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Midtown · Coeur d'Alene · New American
Midtown Bluebird isn't going to win any wine destination awards, but it earns its keep as a reliable neighborhood pour in a town that doesn't have a lot of competition. If you're in Coeur d'Alene and want something decent from the Northwest without getting gouged, this is a solid call.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Coeur d'Alene · Wine bar & shop
Base Camp is the kind of focused, regional specialist that every mid-sized city should have — not trying to out-fancy anyone, just quietly stocking some of Washington's best and keeping prices honest. If you're near Coeur d'Alene and care about Pacific Northwest wine, this is your stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· St. Paul · Fine Dining American
Lake Elmo Inn has a wine list that earns genuine respect — fair prices, a real by-the-glass program, and a Coravin setup that shows they're thinking beyond the ordinary. It's not destination wine territory, but if you're already going for dinner, you're in good hands.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Table Rock Lake / Chateau Area · Branson · Fine Dining American
The Chateau Grille earns its reputation on atmosphere and food, not wine — the list is overpriced, uninspired, and coasting on brand recognition. Order a cocktail, or bring your own bottle and ask about corkage.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Fine Dining American
Wild Sage is doing the right things — proper glassware, knowledgeable staff, a real wine program — but you're paying a Jackson Hole premium on a list that plays it safe. Come for the lodge experience; just don't expect your wine director to challenge you.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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