Old-school valley staple that gets the job done
In The Valley · Jackson Hole · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 15, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Calico Jackson Hole’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The list at Calico reads like something assembled for comfort, not adventure — familiar Italian names, some California heavy-hitters, and not much that'll surprise you. That's not necessarily a knock; this place has been feeding Jackson Hole since 1966, and the wine list matches the vibe: casual, approachable, and reliable enough to get through a wood-fired pizza without complaint. Just don't show up expecting discovery.
Calico leans into Tuscany as its anchor, with workhorses like Ruffino Chianti Classico and Antinori Santa Cristina doing the heavy lifting on the Italian side. California fills out the rest with crowd-favorites like Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay and Meiomi Pinot Noir — wines you'd find at a hundred other restaurants in a hundred other cities. There's no real reach into southern Italy, no Nebbiolo, no natural wine curiosity, nothing to signal that someone's passionate about the list. It covers the bases without ever trying to steal second.
Eight options by the glass, priced $12–$18, which is on the steep side for what's being poured — La Marca Prosecco and Meiomi Pinot Noir are fine, but they're grocery store-tier bottles in a market where the markup hurts. Rotation doesn't appear to be a thing here; what you see is what you get, week after week.
Ruffino Chianti Classico — $12
If you're eating pizza or pasta, this is the move. Chianti Classico with tomato-based dishes is one of the most reliable combinations in Italian food, and Ruffino delivers the acidity and red fruit you need without drama. Best value on the list.
Antinori Santa Cristina Sangiovese
Most people skip past it because the name doesn't ring bells the way Antinori's Tignanello does, but Santa Cristina is solid everyday Sangiovese from one of Tuscany's most storied houses. Underordered, underappreciated, and exactly right with a margherita.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay
Stag's Leap is a great producer, but Chardonnay at this price point in a Jackson Hole tourist-adjacent restaurant almost certainly means a significant markup on a wine you can grab at Total Wine for $20. The value math doesn't work.
Ruffino Chianti Classico + Hand Thrown Pizza
Sangiovese and tomato sauce are practically engineered for each other — the wine's natural acidity cuts through the fat, lifts the tomato, and makes the crust taste better. It's one of the few no-brainer food-and-wine combinations that actually delivers every time.
The Bottom Line
Calico is a beloved valley institution and the wine list reflects that — it's built for easy nights out, not wine exploration. Come for the pizza and the vibe, order the Chianti, and don't overthink it.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty — but the list is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it. Order a beer, enjoy the ribs, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting — no more, no less. You'll drink well here if you pick smart, but this isn't a destination for wine people so much as a very competent resort bar that happens to have Opus One on the list.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is — a bakery-café with a genuinely thoughtful short list of natural pours at fair prices. If you're in Jackson and want a glass of something interesting without the steakhouse markup, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town of Jackson · Jackson Hole · French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole — the sommelier influence is visible, the European focus is coherent, and the list has depth worth exploring. Just go in knowing the markups are hotel-resort territory, and steer toward the Old World bottles where the curation is strongest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
East of Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly — reliable, a little expensive, and zero risk. If you're here for the views and the bison, you'll drink well enough; just don't come expecting the list to match the drama outside the window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Tapas / Wine Bar
Bin22 is the wine bar that has no business being this good in the middle of Wyoming ski country, and that's exactly why we're sending people here. If you're in Jackson Hole and you care about what's in your glass, this is the only address that matters.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Atlanta · Italian
Bici's wine list won't knock you sideways, but it's honest, Italian-focused, and fairly priced — a reliable partner to the food. We'd send a friend here and tell them to skip the Sauvignon Blanc and go straight for the Greco.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East Parkway / Elks Plaza · Gatlinburg · Italian
The Best Italian's wine list does exactly what it needs to do: keep casual diners happy, not drain wallets, and get out of the way of the garlic knots. We wouldn't drive to Gatlinburg for the wine, but if you're already there and want something decent with dinner, you'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Vail Village · Vail · Italian
La Nonna brings a legitimately serious Italian cellar to a town where most restaurants are content to coast on their ski-town captive audience — and that deserves real credit. The markups are steep across the board, but the bones of the list are strong enough that the right bottle makes the whole evening.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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