Manhattan Views, Serious Cellar, No Bridge Toll
Weehawken · American · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 8, 2026
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The wine list lands with the same confidence as the view — you're staring at the Manhattan skyline through floor-to-ceiling glass, and the list in your hands has 300-plus bottles that suggest someone here actually cares. Wine Spectator handed Blu a Best of Award of Excellence in 2025, and scanning the opening pages, it's easy to see why. This isn't a hotel wine list on autopilot.
California, France, and Italy are the three pillars, and they're all load-bearing. On the California side you've got Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Far Niente, and Opus One — yes, the hits, but assembled with intention rather than just checking boxes. France steps up with Chateau Margaux and Chateau Lynch-Bages anchoring Bordeaux, while Louis Jadot covers Burgundy for guests who want something more restrained. Italy brings the drama with Gaja Barbaresco and Antinori Tignanello — two wines that signal a buyer who isn't afraid to go beyond the usual Barolo-or-bust approach. The list skews classic over adventurous, but at this depth and quality, that's not a criticism.
Twenty to thirty options by the glass is genuinely impressive for a restaurant of this type, and the price range of $14-$22 is surprisingly accessible given what's in the bottle program. We'd want to know how frequently the glass list rotates — there's no evidence of an active by-the-glass program with regular swaps, which keeps the ceiling capped here. That said, having this many pours available means you can properly explore before committing to a bottle.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $60–$80 range
Jordan consistently punches above its price in Alexander Valley, and at a fine dining restaurant with this kind of overhead, finding it near the lower end of the bottle range makes it the smart play for a table that wants a proper Cab without heading into triple digits.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir
Most guests at a place like this go straight for the California heavyweights or the French classics, completely overlooking Drouhin's Oregon project. It's a genuinely elegant Pinot with Old World discipline from a producer that's been making wine in the Willamette Valley since the '80s — and it tends to get undersold at restaurants dominated by Cab drinkers.
Opus One
Opus One is never a bad wine, but it is almost always a bad value at a restaurant. You're paying a serious premium for a label that the market has inflated well beyond its drinking pleasure-to-dollar ratio. The wine is good; the markup situation at this price tier makes it hard to recommend when Jordan and Stag's Leap are on the same list.
Gaja Barbaresco + Dry-aged prime ribeye
Barbaresco has the structure and cherry-tar depth to stand up to a dry-aged ribeye without overwhelming it the way a big California Cab sometimes does. Gaja's version in particular brings enough elegance that the beef's natural fat and char become a conversation rather than a competition.
The Bottom Line
Blu on the Hudson is a genuine destination wine program — not just for the Jersey side of the river, but full stop. The pricing skews steep in places and the list plays to classic tastes rather than taking risks, but with sommelier Enrique Pinedo on the floor and a cellar that earned a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, you're in good hands.
Weehawken · Weehawken · Mediterranean, Seafood
Molos is the rare waterfront restaurant where the wine list earns genuine respect — not just for checking boxes, but for building a real Greek wine identity that most NYC-adjacent spots never bother with. The markup runs steep in places and there's no dedicated sommelier, but if you're here for grilled fish and a glass of Santorini white with that skyline in the background, it absolutely delivers.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Proper
Weehawken · Weehawken · American, Japanese
Drift is a reliable California wine list bolted onto a genuinely great view — it'll satisfy most tables without challenging anyone. Send a friend if they want a safe, well-executed bottle with their steak and a killer skyline; just don't send them expecting to discover something new.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eagle Ranch · Vail · American
The Wild Sage is your dependable neighborhood spot in Eagle Ranch — the wine list won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you at dinner either. Watch the markups on the top-shelf Napa bottles and stick to the mid-range, and you'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Waterfront · Traverse City · American
Warehouse Kitchen + Cork won't win any awards for depth or ambition, but it plays its hand honestly — fair prices, solid local representation, and a full by-the-glass program that respects your wallet. If you're in Traverse City and want a glass of something local with a water view, this works.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Truckee · Truckee · American
Sunnyside is a casual lodge restaurant wearing a serious wine list under its flannel — the markup is steep and it won't win any awards for staff expertise, but the producer lineup is legitimately impressive for where you're sitting. If you're already at the lake, this is absolutely worth ordering a real bottle.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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