Art hotel wine list that earns its wall space
Downtown Bentonville · Fayetteville · New American
Reviewed April 13, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Canvas at the 21C Museum Hotel’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into Canvas, you get the sense that whoever built this wine list actually cared — which isn't a given at hotel restaurants, where lists often read like they were assembled by a committee in a conference room. The range spans about 80-120 labels and hits some genuinely interesting notes without trying too hard to impress. It's not the most adventurous list in Arkansas, but it's a clear step above the usual hotel-restaurant autopilot.
The backbone here is classic: Burgundy, California, and Argentina anchor the list with some serious producers showing up — Domaine Leroy, Ridge, Catena Zapata's Adrianna Vineyard. That's a credible lineup. The Burgundy representation is especially strong for a mid-sized American hotel restaurant, and the California selections lean toward benchmark producers rather than grocery-store fillers. Where the list falls short is in range outside those three regions — if you're looking for Rhône, Rioja, or anything from the natural wine world, you'll be staring at a gap.
Twelve by-the-glass options is a respectable count, and the $11-$18 range keeps things accessible without being cheap. The rotation doesn't appear to change much seasonally, which is a missed opportunity given the kitchen's ambition. Still, twelve pours means you're not stuck choosing between a Chardonnay and a Cabernet — there's actual variety here.
Ridge Monte Bello 2018 — $185
At 32% over retail, this is about as fair as you'll ever see Monte Bello marked up at a restaurant. One of California's most iconic Cabernet-dominant blends, and they're not gouging you on it. If you're splitting this with the table, it's a genuine deal.
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Malbec
Most people see Malbec on a menu and assume it's a safe, boring pour. Adrianna Vineyard is anything but — it's one of Argentina's most celebrated single-vineyard wines, grown at altitude in Mendoza, and it routinely punches at a level that makes Napa Cabs nervous. Don't sleep on it.
Domaine Leroy Bourgogne Rouge 2019
At $95 with a 46% markup over a $65 retail bottle, this is the weakest value on the list. Leroy is a legendary name and the wine is good, but this is entry-level Bourgogne Rouge — not a village or premier cru — and you're paying a premium just for the label. Your money works harder elsewhere on this list.
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Malbec + Duck Breast
Duck has enough richness and gaminess to stand up to a structured, high-altitude Malbec, and the Adrianna's natural acidity keeps the pairing from going heavy. It's one of those combinations where both the wine and the dish taste better for being next to each other.
The Bottom Line
Canvas is the rare hotel restaurant where the wine list doesn't feel like an afterthought — fair markups on serious producers and a solid glass program make it worth ordering beyond the cocktails. Not a destination wine list, but a reliable one, and in Bentonville that counts for something.
Uptown / Steele Crossing · Fayetteville · Upscale casual seafood and American grill
Bonefish Grill in Fayetteville is a perfectly competent chain wine experience — you won't be offended, but you won't be excited either. If you're here for the seafood and just want something cold and reasonable in your glass, it gets the job done; just don't expect the wine list to be the reason you come back.
Crowd Pleasers
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North College Avenue · Fayetteville · Steakhouse / American
Texas Roadhouse is a perfectly fine place to eat a steak and drink a beer or a frozen margarita — that is what it was built for. The wine list is an afterthought bolted onto a concept that does not need it, and you should treat it accordingly.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North College Avenue · Fayetteville · Italian / Pizzeria
Bocca isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes no pretense otherwise — but it's priced fairly, it's Italian through and through, and it does exactly what a neighborhood pizzeria wine list should do. Send your friends here for dinner, not for a wine education.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown / Dickson Street · Fayetteville · Lounge / Wine & Cocktail Bar
Theo's is the rare Fayetteville spot where you can order wine without second-guessing yourself — the list is small, honest, and fairly priced for what it is. Send your friends here for a date night; just don't expect them to come back with a wine education.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North College Avenue · Fayetteville · Modern Ozark / Contemporary American
Mockingbird Kitchen is a reliable neighborhood dinner spot where the wine list does its job without embarrassing anyone. Come for the food, drink what's in front of you, and don't expect a revelation in the glass.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East of Fayetteville · Fayetteville · Winery / Event Venue
Sassafras Springs is not a destination for serious wine hunters, but it's absolutely a destination — a genuinely pleasant Arkansas vineyard making real wines at real prices in a setting that earns its reputation. Send your friends out on a Wednesday and tell them to order the Syrah.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
· Round Rock · New American
Whiskey Cake Round Rock isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — the all-by-the-glass format keeps things approachable, the pricing is honest, and there are a couple of genuinely good pours hiding in a short list. If wine is your priority tonight, look elsewhere; if you're here for the vibe and want something decent in your glass, Chehalem and Altocedro have you covered.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Columbia · New American
Motor Supply Co. Bistro appears to put its energy into the kitchen, and that may be the right call — but three wines is not a wine program. Until this list gets a serious rethink, order a cocktail or call ahead to ask about corkage.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · New American
THREE isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that abundantly clear. If you're here for cocktails or the bar scene, you're probably in the right place — but if wine matters to you even a little, this four-item lineup isn't going to do much for you. Order the House Champagne at $5, accept the situation for what it is, and move on.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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