Solid Washington pours to chase the Picanha
Spokane Valley · Spokane · Brazilian Steakhouse (Rodízio Churrasco) · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 7, 2026
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The wine list at Boiada reads like a Pacific Northwest greatest hits compilation — heavy on Columbia Valley and Washington names, with a few California and Argentine ringers thrown in for the steakhouse crowd. It's not trying to be a wine destination, but it's not embarrassing itself either. For a rodízio joint in Spokane, the ambition level is respectable.
The list leans hard on Washington state, with Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Bledsoe Family's Elizabeth Chardonnay from Walla Walla, and the Col Solare portfolio all showing up — that last one is a genuine nod to the region's serious red wine chops. Argentina gets a token seat with Catena Classic Malbec, which is the obvious call for a Brazilian steakhouse but at least it's a reliable producer. California checks in via Flowers Chardonnay and Stag's Leap's Aveta Sauvignon Blanc, both solid mid-tier options. The gaps are real though — no Tempranillo, no Cabernet Franc, and the red selection overall feels thin for a restaurant built around spit-roasted beef.
Glass pours start at $11.95 and top out around $16.95, with at least three options available — though the rotation doesn't appear to change much. The Col Solare winemaker dinner connection suggests the restaurant does engage its wine program on occasion, which is more than most churrascarias bother with. Don't expect a lengthy BTG menu; this is more of a 'pick your lane' situation.
Catena Classic Malbec — $38.95
At the lower end of the bottle range, this Argentine Malbec is a natural fit with the Picanha and rodízio meats. Catena's Classic tier consistently overdelivers at this price point — dark fruit, enough structure to stand up to charred beef, and no pretense.
Bledsoe Family Elizabeth Chardonnay (Walla Walla)
Most tables here are going to grab a Malbec or a safe Napa pour and move on. The Bledsoe Family Elizabeth Chardonnay is a sleeper — Walla Walla Chardonnay at this quality tier doesn't get nearly enough credit, and it's a genuinely interesting bottle on a list that otherwise plays it pretty safe.
Flowers Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast)
Flowers is a fine wine, but at a Brazilian steakhouse markup it almost certainly lands in the $70–$90+ range for a bottle you can find at retail for $35–$40. The name carries weight, which is exactly why the margin is baked in. Your money drinks better elsewhere on this list.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling + Feijoada
Feijoada is rich, smoky, and loaded with salt — Chateau Ste. Michelle's off-dry Riesling has just enough residual sugar and acidity to cut through the fat and play off the pork. It's a counterintuitive move that actually works, and at this price point it's an easy call.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Boiada isn't here to win wine awards, but the Washington-forward list has more personality than your average steakhouse, and the Col Solare connection shows someone in the building gives a damn. Come for the Picanha, pick your bottle carefully, and you'll leave happy.
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