Speakeasy Vibes, Surprisingly Serious Wine List
Medford Center · Medford · Steakhouse / American Supper Club · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 9, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Butterfly Club’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into a reservation-only speakeasy in a Medford strip mall, you don't expect to find a Daniele Conterno Barolo or a Châteauneuf-du-Pape sitting next to Rogue Valley locals — but here we are. The list reads like someone actually gave a damn, with a clear point of view that goes well beyond the usual steakhouse suspects. It sets the tone: this place is trying, and mostly succeeding.
The list punches above its weight for a supper club in southern Oregon, anchoring itself smartly in the Rogue Valley with Kriselle, Abacela, and Peter Williams while reaching confidently into Willamette, Columbia Valley, Bordeaux, Rioja, and even Piedmont. The Daniele Conterno Barolo 2018 and La Bastide Saint Dominique Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 are genuine finds on a steakhouse list in this zip code. There are gaps — no Burgundy, no skin-contact or natural wine options — and the Caymus 50th Anniversary sitting near the top of the list signals they're not immune to crowd-pleasing trophy bottles. Still, the regional Oregon representation is legitimately strong and worth celebrating.
Approximately 10-12 pours by the glass keeps things moving, with prices running $8–$20 and a range that includes sparkling, white, and red. The glass program leans into local Oregon options, which is the right call given the talent in the Rogue Valley. Rotation isn't well-documented publicly, but themed wine pairing dinners with producers like Pebblestone Cellars suggest some energy behind the program.
Abacela Fiesta Tempranillo 2021, Rogue Valley — $40s (estimated bottle)
Abacela is one of the most serious Tempranillo producers in the entire country, full stop — they pioneered the variety in Oregon and the Rogue Valley terroir is legitimately great for it. Finding this on a steakhouse list at a fair price is exactly the kind of local discovery this list is built for.
Bodega Renacer Reserva Cabernet Franc 2019, Mendoza
Cab Franc from Mendoza is a category most people walk right past on a menu, but Renacer makes a structured, savory version that holds its own against Old World benchmarks. Most tables will grab for the Napa Cab or Bordeaux; the curious drinker grabs this and wins.
Caymus 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 1L 2022, Napa Valley
Caymus is a fine wine but it's also the most ordered, most marked-up bottle in American steakhouses — and the 50th Anniversary leans into that hype even harder. With a Barolo, a Châteauneuf, and multiple serious Oregon reds on the same list, spending top dollar on this one is leaving real wine on the table.
Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel 2020, Sonoma Valley + House steak from Bugsy Steakhouse
Ridge Pagani Ranch is one of California's benchmark Zinfandels — brambly, structured, and not the jammy fruit bomb the variety often gets dismissed as. It's got enough backbone to stand up to a serious cut of beef while bringing a richness that the food calls for. Classic American steakhouse pairing done right, without defaulting to Napa Cab.
The Bottom Line
The Butterfly Club is the last thing you'd expect in a Medford strip mall: a genuine supper club with a wine list that earns your attention. It's not perfect, but with local Oregon producers, legitimate European selections, and an overall fair approach to pricing, we'd absolutely send a wine-curious friend here.
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