Chop House Mendenhall

The list at Chop House Mendenhall reads like a greatest hits of California wine — Caymus, Silver Oak, Rombauer, Cakebread — all the names you recognize from every upscale steakhouse you've ever been to. It's a confident, no-surprises approach that tells you exactly who this wine program is designed for. If you're here for a prime cut and a big Napa Cab, they've got you covered.

The 100-150 bottle list leans hard into California, with Cabernet Sauvignon as the clear anchor — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak, and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars all show up, which is exactly what you want when you're ordering a ribeye in a chophouse. Duckhorn's Merlot adds a softer option, and the Chardonnay side is covered by Rombauer and Cakebread, both reliable crowd-pleasers. There's not much adventurousness here — if you're hunting for a funky Jura white or a southern Rhône, you're at the wrong table. But for what this restaurant is doing, the list is coherent and purposeful, earning that Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2021.

With 12-18 pours available at $10-$18 per glass, the by-the-glass program is a reasonable spread for a steakhouse setting. Glass prices sit on the higher end for High Point, but you're getting name-brand bottles that people trust. Don't expect surprises or rotating pours — this program is built for consistency, not experimentation.