Serious Cellar, Seriously Steep Prices
Lowry Hill · Minneapolis · Steakhouse and Wood-Fired Pizza · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 8, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Burch arrives with the confidence of a place that knows its audience — steakhouse regulars who want Barolo with their ribeye and won't flinch at three-digit bottles. It's polished, Old World-leaning, and clearly curated by someone who actually knows wine. The problem is someone also clearly knows how much they can charge for it.
The list spans 100-150 labels with a strong tilt toward the classics: Napa, Burgundy, Barolo, Bordeaux, and the Rhône all show up with real depth and recognizable names. Italian coverage is a genuine strength — you'll find Bruno Giacosa and Produttori del Barbaresco alongside Tuscan heavyweights like Tignanello and Gaja's Ca'Marcanda. The gaps show up on the value end of the list, where entry-level Italian whites like Pieropan Soave and Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina get hammered with markups that feel punitive. If you're spending big, the list rewards you; if you're trying to drink smart under $80, it's trickier terrain.
Twelve pours by the glass is a respectable count for a steakhouse, and the $12–$22 range suggests there's a real spread between entry and premium pours. That said, no rotating specials or active glass program means what you see is what you get — the list doesn't appear to flex much with the seasons. Come in knowing what you want, because there's no evidence the program is pushing discovery.
Bruno Giacosa Barolo 'Falletto' 2016 — $295
At 55% above retail, this is the least-punishing markup on the list — and it's Bruno Giacosa Falletto, one of the most iconic addresses in all of Barolo. In a list full of 150%+ markups, this stands out as the place where the house actually respects what's in the bottle.
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2019
Yes, the 118% markup stings, but at $120 you're still drinking one of Piedmont's great co-op wines — serious nebbiolo with age-worthiness that most tables will overlook in favor of flashier names. Order it with the steak and let it breathe.
Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut NV
A 220% markup on a $15 grocery store Prosecco is the list's most egregious move. This is a $48 bottle of bubbles you can find at any wine shop for pocket change. Start with anything else.
Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT 2018 + Dry-Aged Steak
Tignanello's Sangiovese-Cabernet blend has the structure and dark fruit to stand up to the char and intensity of a dry-aged cut. It's a classic match that earns its reputation — just know you're paying a premium for the privilege.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Burch has the bones of a genuinely great wine program — knowledgeable staff, proper storage, and a list that respects the classics — but the pricing strategy on the mid-tier and entry-level bottles will test your patience. Go big or go home: the value-to-quality ratio only really clicks once you're spending $200+.
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
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