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Superstition Springs · Mesa · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 22, 2026
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The wine list at Black Angus reads like the wine aisle at a mid-tier grocery store — every label is familiar, nothing surprises you, and the prices make you do a double-take. It's a corporate list built for comfort, not curiosity. If you've seen one chain steakhouse wine menu, you've seen this one.
Thirty to fifty bottles, almost entirely California and domestic, with a roster of greatest hits: J. Lohr, Kendall-Jackson, Joel Gott, La Crema, Ecco Domani. The DAOU partnership adds a little credibility, but don't expect anything beyond what you'd find at a TGI Fridays with a better steak. There's no old world presence to speak of, no interesting grapes, no regional exploration — just a safe, shrink-wrapped snapshot of American wine comfort food. Gaps are everywhere: no Rhône, no Burgundy, no Riesling worth getting excited about.
Ten to fifteen pours by the glass, which sounds decent until you realize it's the same roster of approachable California staples you've been drinking since 2007. Rotation appears minimal — this is a set-and-forget glass program, not one that's actively curated. The upside: Wine Wednesday's 50% off bottles with an entrée purchase makes ordering a bottle smarter than going by the glass any day of the week.
La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast — $42
At 110% markup it's still the most reasonably priced bottle relative to retail on this list — and on Wine Wednesday at $21, it's a genuinely good deal for a Sonoma Coast Pinot that actually belongs on a steakhouse table.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Columbia Valley
Nobody orders Riesling at a steakhouse, which is exactly why you should — especially if you're getting something rich and fatty like prime rib. It's the most interesting grape on the list by default, even if the markup is brutal at 233%.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay California
A $12 retail bottle priced at $34 is a tough ask even by chain steakhouse standards. KJ Vintner's Reserve is fine, but you're paying a 183% markup for something you can grab at any gas station in California. Hard pass.
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles + Ribeye steak
Seven Oaks is an easy-drinking Paso Cab with enough dark fruit and structure to hold up against a ribeye without demanding any attention — which is exactly the energy you want at a Black Angus on a Wednesday night.
Wednesday — Chain-wide Wine Wednesday: 50% off all bottles of wine with an entrée purchase in the dining room. Excludes select locations. Best reason to order a bottle over a glass — do the math.
The Bottom Line
The wine list at Black Angus Superstition Springs is purely functional — it exists because a steakhouse has to have wine, not because anyone cared deeply about building one. Come for the steak, and if you must drink wine, show up on a Wednesday.
· Mesa · Wine Bar / Small Plates
Cork & Craft is exactly what it looks like: a comfortable, unthreatening wine bar for people who want good-enough wine without homework. Not the spot for discovery, but a solid neighborhood pour in a town that doesn't have many.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Mesa · French Steakhouse / Bistro
A French bistro in the East Valley that runs an all-sparkling wine list anchored by Grower Champagne and topped with Egly-Ouriet and Selosse is not something you expect to exist, and yet here we are. If you're a Champagne nerd, this list is worth the trip; if you wanted a Cab with your steak, you're going to have a rough night.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Mesa · American Grill / Wine Bar
Il Vinaio is a reliable neighborhood wine bar punching slightly above its weight with a few smart, unexpected picks tucked into an otherwise crowd-pleasing list. If you're in Mesa and want a real glass of wine with dinner, this is where we'd send you.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Dana Park · Mesa · Seafood
King's Fish House Mesa is a reliable seafood dinner, and the wine list won't embarrass anyone — but it also won't impress anyone who's paying attention. Send your friends here for the crab and the clam chowder; tell them to stick to the lower half of the by-the-glass menu and call it a night.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Fiesta District / US-60 Corridor · Mesa · Seafood
Red Lobster's wine list is a corporate afterthought dressed up in a laminated menu — fair prices on mediocre juice don't make it worth seeking out. Order the Riesling, enjoy the biscuits, and don't overthink it.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Superstition Springs Trade Area · Mesa · American / French-Inspired
Mimi's Mesa is a Reliable — it won't embarrass you and it won't blow your mind. If you're here for the French Onion Soup and a glass of something inoffensive, you'll leave happy; if you're hoping the wine list matches the French bistro signage, keep looking.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Steakhouse
Il Premio is a steakhouse that took its wine list seriously enough to skip the obvious plays, and the result is one of the more interesting Italian-focused lists in Atlanta right now. It's compact, priced fairly across the board, and built for exploration — whether you're going glass by glass through the Italian regions or just need a solid bottle of Chianti Classico at $72 to make a steak dinner feel right. We'd send a friend here specifically for the wine.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Healdsburg · Steakhouse
Stark's is the rare steakhouse that treats wine as something other than an afterthought or a cash grab. The list is compact but genuinely considered, markups are fair across the board, and the full bottle-to-glass availability is a policy every restaurant should copy. If you're eating in Healdsburg and want to drink well without overpaying, this is a legitimate stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Albany · Albany · Steakhouse
Order by the glass and explore: the posted menu gives you Riesling, Chablis, Cahors and Rioja without a bottle commitment. Pentimento at $16 is our price-conscious red starting point. Check the current list before ordering; the complete cellar, service and storage haven't been independently verified.
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