Half-Price Wine Night Saves a Thin List
Galleria · Henderson · American, Barbecue, Pizzeria · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 24, 2026
RagingWine reviewed BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse – Henderson’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at BJ's Henderson reads like the shelf of a mid-tier grocery store — Dark Horse, Apothic, Ecco Domani. There's no pretense here, and honestly, there's no need for any: this is a brewhouse where the beer does the heavy lifting and the wine list exists mostly so your date doesn't feel left out.
The program leans entirely on California-based national value brands, with zero regional depth or producer variety worth talking about. You've got Dark Horse Cab and Chardonnay, Apothic Red, Hess Select Chardonnay, and Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio — essentially the wine section of a Walmart with a kitchen attached. There are no old-world options, no surprises, no hidden-cellar moments. If you came here for wine discovery, wrong address.
Glass pour details aren't published, but with a list this tight it's safe to assume the bottle lineup doubles as the by-the-glass menu. Rotation is not a word that applies here — this is a set-it-and-forget-it program that probably hasn't changed since the location opened.
Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon NV (on half-price night) — $5
At half price on Tuesday or Wednesday, this $10 bottle — already priced at retail — becomes a genuinely hard-to-argue-with deal for a casual weeknight out. It's not exciting, but it's honest.
Hess Select Chardonnay NV
Among the five wines on this list, Hess Select punches slightly above the rest — it's from an actual Napa-rooted producer with more history than the dark-label grocery brands it shares space with. Most people reach for Dark Horse out of habit; this one's the slightly smarter pour.
Apothic Red Winemaker's Blend NV
Apothic Red is a $10 bottle everywhere — total retail parity here — but it's a sweet, one-dimensional blend designed for people who don't really want to taste wine. At a brewhouse with genuinely good craft beers on tap, skipping this and ordering a pint is the right call every time.
Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon NV + Deep Dish Pizza
It's not elegant, but Dark Horse Cab's ripe fruit and soft tannins hold up to a thick, sauce-heavy deep dish without getting in the way. Sometimes the utilitarian choice is the right one.
Tuesday and Wednesday — BJ's corporate Daily Brewhouse Specials include half-off bottles of wine on Tuesday and Wednesday. Confirm current availability with the Henderson location — typically dine-in only, 21+, bottles only, limited time. This is the one reason to engage with the wine list here.
The Bottom Line
BJ's wine program is a placeholder, not a destination — but the Tuesday/Wednesday half-price bottle deal makes it a functional option if you're already here for the Pizookie and the company. Don't come for the wine; stay for the beer.
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Small but Thoughtful
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Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
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Small but Thoughtful
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Grocery Store
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MIA
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Crowd Pleasers
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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