Solid pours to match the swords of meat
West End · Billings · Brazilian Steakhouse (Churrascaria) · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 5, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Carverss Brazilian Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Carverss shows real effort for a rodízio spot in Billings — this isn't a laminated sheet with six options and a mystery Merlot. You get 40-plus bottles spanning California, the Pacific Northwest, Argentina, and France, which is a legitimate range for a meat-forward special-occasion restaurant in Montana. It's not a wine destination, but it's clearly not an afterthought either.
The list leans heavily on familiar California and Washington State names — Rombauer, Frank Family, Château Ste. Michelle, The Prisoner — which will please the crowd that wants recognizable labels with their picanha. There's some genuine interest scattered in: the Perinet Merit from Priorat is a serious red that most guests will walk right past, and the Château Simone Palette Rouge is a genuinely unusual pick from a tiny Provence appellation that deserves more attention than it'll get here. The Terrazas de los Andes Malbec is the obvious nod to South American geography, and it earns its spot. Gaps exist in Italian reds and anything from Spain outside of the Perinet, but for Billings, the depth here is commendable.
Eight to fourteen pours by the glass is a respectable spread, with a price range of $10–$16 that won't make you wince. The selection hits the expected categories — a sparkling option, rosé, white, and multiple reds — so you can move through the meal without committing to a bottle. Rotation appears limited, so don't expect anything adventurous on the glass list; these are the crowd-pleasers, not the Perinet.
Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec — $38–$50
A South American Malbec at a Brazilian steakhouse is the most logical wine order in the building. Terrazas Reserva consistently overdelivers for the price — it's structured enough for the heavier cuts like picanha but approachable enough that it doesn't demand your full attention during the meat parade.
Perinet Merit Priorat 2016
Nobody coming in for rodízio is scanning for a Priorat, but they should be. Priorat reds are built for big grilled meats — grippy, mineral, and dark-fruited in a way that Napa Cab just can't replicate. This 2016 has had time to settle and it's almost certainly the most interesting bottle on the list. Worth every penny and worth the conversation with your server to track it down.
Rombauer Chardonnay 2021
Rombauer is retail-famous and restaurant-expensive. You'll pay a significant markup on a wine you can find at Costco, and the butterscotch-bomb style doesn't do much for a meal that's 80% about grilled red meat. Save the money for another round of cuts.
Dry Creek Heritage Zinfandel 2019 + Picanha (top sirloin cap)
Picanha is the star of the rodízio circuit — well-seasoned, slightly fatty, charred at the edges — and Dry Creek's Heritage Zin matches that energy exactly. The wine's jammy dark fruit and peppery finish echo the char on the meat without fighting the salt crust. It's a Montana barbecue moment with a California accent.
USA and Brazil soccer match game days — 50% off select wines (along with beer and select cocktails) during USA and Brazil soccer match days. Check the restaurant for scheduled dates.
The Bottom Line
Carverss isn't a wine destination, but it's a solid wine experience for what it is: a festive, meat-heavy celebration restaurant in Billings. Send your friends here knowing they'll eat extraordinarily well and drink just fine.
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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