575 Bottles Deep in the Rockies
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Reviewed July 27, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Catch Steak Aspen’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Five hundred and seventy-five selections at a steakhouse in Aspen — that's not a wine list, that's a statement. The moment you crack it open, you understand this place takes wine seriously, even if the mountain town pricing is going to make your wallet wince. There's real range here: Burgundy anchors the Old World side, California owns the New World, and there are enough curveballs to keep things interesting.
The backbone is exactly what you'd want at a prime steakhouse: serious Burgundy representation with names like Domaine Laroche and Vincent Girardin alongside a Ferrand Lartigue St Emilion Grand Cru for the Bordeaux crowd. California gets its due with Domaine Serene's Evenstad Chardonnay and Substance's Elemental Cabernet holding court alongside more approachable pours like Duckhorn's Decoy and Quilt. The real surprise is the breadth beyond the obvious — Aperture Chenin Blanc and Allende Reserva Tempranillo suggest someone on staff actually cares about the list beyond just stocking the greatest hits. Where it gets thinner is South America and anything remotely adventurous below the equator, but at 575 bottles, it's hard to stay too mad about the gaps.
Fifteen by-the-glass options at $19–$41 is respectable for a list this size, and the selections aren't phoned in — Domaine Michel Vattan Sancerre and Domaine Laroche Chablis give the white side some genuine credibility. The top end of that glass price range is steep even by Aspen standards, so lean toward the French options where the per-glass value holds up better than the California blockbusters.
Domaine Laroche Chablis 'St. Martin' — $27/glass
At $27 a glass, this is the sharpest pour on the list — Chablis this clean and mineral-driven from a producer this reliable rarely shows up at a price that doesn't hurt. Order it before your steak arrives and drink it like you mean it.
Aperture Chenin Blanc
Most people at a steakhouse blow right past Chenin Blanc on their way to Chardonnay, and that's their loss. Aperture makes one of the more compelling California Chenins around — textured, energetic, and just different enough to make the table take notice.
Veuve Clicquot NV Brut
At $37 a glass for Veuve, you're paying a serious Aspen tax on a Champagne that retails for around $60 a bottle. It's fine — it's always fine — but there's nothing here that justifies the markup when better glass pours exist on this same list.
Ferrand Lartigue St Emilion Grand Cru + Truffle Butter Filet Mignon
Right Bank Merlot-dominant Bordeaux and a butter-draped filet is one of the least surprising but most satisfying calls you can make. The Ferrand Lartigue brings enough earth and dark fruit to match the truffle without steamrolling it — this is the pairing you came here for.
The Bottom Line
Catch Steak Aspen earns its stripes with a genuinely impressive, well-curated list backed by a sommelier who clearly did the work — just know you're paying Aspen prices for the privilege. If someone else is buying, order freely; if you're watching the tab, stick to the French glass pours and call it a win.
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· Aspen · Hotel dining
MOLLIE runs one of the most thoughtful compact lists in Aspen, and the all-by-the-glass format means you can drink your way through France without committing to a bottle. The pricing is fair for the altitude and the address, and the curation punches above a typical hotel program. If you're passing through and want a smart glass of wine without a thesis-length wine list, this is your spot.
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· Aspen · Historic hotel dining
Hotel Jerome's Living Room list is a pleasant surprise in a market where hotel wine programs often coast on tourist ignorance and Famous Names. The selection is short but curated, with enough Old World intrigue — the Vajra Barbera, the Quintodecimo, the Bandol rosé — to reward the curious. Markups are real and Aspen-appropriate, so set your expectations accordingly. If you're staying at the hotel or catching a drink after a ski day, you'll drink well here without feeling insulted.
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· Aspen · Italian
Mezzaluna's wine list is a missed opportunity in a town that could easily support something far more interesting. The markups are real — Santa Margherita at $64 and Joel Gott Cab at $60 are doing the heavy lifting on margin — and the selection never ventures beyond brands your parents recognize. If you're eating here, drink the Frescobaldi or the Ruffino Riserva and call it a night; don't expect the list to surprise you.
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· Aspen · Seasonal New American
AspenX Beach Club is exactly what it advertises: a spectacle first, a wine program second. There's a sommelier on staff and the Champagne-and-rosé focus is at least intentional and coherent, but pricing at this address in this atmosphere is going to sting. Go for the experience, order something cold and bubbly, and don't stress about the list — that's clearly not the point.
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· Aspen · Japanese-Peruvian
Nobu Aspen's wine list won't win awards for depth or value, but it earns respect for its unexpected Australian backbone and a by-the-glass program that actually has range and structure. If you're dropping serious money at this address anyway, lean into the Swinney Grenache or the Domaine Laroche Chablis — someone cared enough to put them there.
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· West Palm Beach · Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris West Palm Beach delivers exactly what the brand promises: a safe, accessible wine list built around familiar producers and crowd-pleasing styles. The all-by-the-glass format is a genuine plus, and a few selections like the Siduri Willamette Pinot and Chalk Hill Chardonnay are worth your time — but markups are steep and the list won't reward curiosity. If you're here for the steak, you'll find something to drink; just don't expect the wine to be the reason you came.
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· Charlotte · Steakhouse
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Riverwalk · San Antonio · Steakhouse
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