Wyoming's Best Wine Secret Nobody Talks About
Downtown Jackson ยท Jackson Hole ยท Spanish and Italian tapas ยท Visit Website โ
Reviewed April 21, 2026
Wingman Metrics
You're in Wyoming, surrounded by ski bros and cowboy hats, and somehow you've walked into a serious wine program. Bin22 operates as a wine shop, bar, and tapas restaurant simultaneously โ which means the list isn't an afterthought, it's the whole point. Hundreds of bottles, a dedicated wine team, and a vibe that feels more like a NYC enoteca than anything you'd expect at 6,237 feet above sea level.
The list leans hard into Italy and Spain, which makes sense given the tapas menu, and they commit fully โ Barolo, Priorat, Txakoli, and a solid run of Rioja Reservas anchor the Old World side. This isn't a greatest-hits European list either; there's genuine depth and some less-traveled regions tucked in alongside the usual suspects. The bottle range from $40 to $120 keeps things accessible without capping out too early for the serious drinker. Gaps exist โ it's not a global tour โ but within its lane, this list is sharper than most restaurants three times the size.
A dozen or so by-the-glass options with prices running $12โ$20 is honest value for a mountain resort town where mediocre pours routinely hit $18. The selection rotates enough to stay interesting, and with a wine team on staff, you're not left decoding the list alone. We'd like to see more adventurous pours by the glass โ the real depth lives in the bottle list.
Elk Cove Willamette Valley Pinot Noir โ $33.99
A 36% markup on Elk Cove is practically a gift. This is a serious Willamette producer selling for just over retail โ unheard of in a resort town context where 3x markups are standard operating procedure.
Txakoli
Most people at this table are going to order Pinot Noir or something safe. Don't. Txakoli โ the briny, low-alcohol Basque white โ is exactly what the Spanish tapas menu was built for, and almost nobody orders it. It's one of the more interesting pours on the list and the one most people will walk right past.
Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc
A 75% markup on a $12 grocery store wine is the one place this list stumbles. Joel Gott is fine โ it's just not interesting, and at $20.99 a bottle you're paying a resort premium on something that has no business being on the same list as Barolo and Priorat. Spend a few more dollars and get something worth talking about.
Priorat + Fresh mozzarella
Stay with us here โ Priorat's dark fruit and mineral edge cuts through the richness of fresh mozzarella without bullying it. It's a slightly counterintuitive move that the wine team can walk you through, and it lands better than the obvious red you'd default to.
๐ฒ The Bottom Line
Bin22 is doing something genuinely rare: running a deep, fairly priced, well-staffed wine program inside a ski town that could easily get away with charging double and serving less. If you're passing through Jackson Hole, this is the wine stop โ full stop.
Jackson Town ยท Jackson Hole ยท Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty โ but the list is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it. Order a beer, enjoy the ribs, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Teton Village ยท Jackson Hole ยท Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting โ no more, no less. You'll drink well here if you pick smart, but this isn't a destination for wine people so much as a very competent resort bar that happens to have Opus One on the list.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Jackson ยท Jackson Hole ยท Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is โ a bakery-cafรฉ with a genuinely thoughtful short list of natural pours at fair prices. If you're in Jackson and want a glass of something interesting without the steakhouse markup, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town of Jackson ยท Jackson Hole ยท French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole โ the sommelier influence is visible, the European focus is coherent, and the list has depth worth exploring. Just go in knowing the markups are hotel-resort territory, and steer toward the Old World bottles where the curation is strongest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
East of Jackson ยท Jackson Hole ยท Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly โ reliable, a little expensive, and zero risk. If you're here for the views and the bison, you'll drink well enough; just don't come expecting the list to match the drama outside the window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square ยท Jackson Hole ยท Tapas / Wine Bar
Bin22 is the wine bar that has no business being this good in the middle of Wyoming ski country, and that's exactly why we're sending people here. If you're in Jackson Hole and you care about what's in your glass, this is the only address that matters.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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