Savannah's Mystery List — Proceed with Caution
Historic District · Savannah · American · Visit Website ↗
Updated March 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 21, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Circa 1875’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Wingman Metrics
Walking into Circa 1875, we're met with a classic Savannah charm and a wine list that feels like an afterthought. It's the kind of setup where wine exists because restaurants are supposed to have it, not because anyone's particularly excited about it.
The list leans heavily on safe California Cabs and crowd-favorite Pinots, with a token Malbec and maybe a Chianti thrown in for variety. We're guessing on depth here since intel is thin, but this has all the hallmarks of a distributor's greatest-hits package. No deep cuts, no regional exploration, nothing that makes you want to linger over the wine page. It's functional but forgettable—the kind of list assembled by someone checking a box rather than building an experience.
By-the-glass pours are likely limited to four or five standards: your Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, your 14 Hands Cab, maybe a Whispering Angel if they're feeling fancy. Rotation seems nonexistent—these bottles probably sit open for days. Safe for the risk-averse, boring for everyone else.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir — $48
Solid producer, decent vintage drinking window, and probably the most interesting thing under $50 on this list
Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva
If it's on the list, it's being ignored for flashier Napa bottles—but Tuscan structure at this price point outperforms California fruit bombs
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Marked up to $120+ for a wine you can find retail for $80—pure name recognition tax
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc + Shrimp & Grits
Bright citrus cuts through butter and cream, while the wine's weight matches the richness of lowcountry cooking
The Bottom Line
With zero intel on the actual program, we're flying blind here—but the patterns suggest a reliable neighborhood spot where wine isn't the star. Come for the Savannah atmosphere, order a cocktail, and if you must have wine, stick to the safe middle ground.
Downtown Savannah · Savannah · Farm to Table, Seasonal
The 1540 Room is a dependable, well-curated list in one of Savannah's most atmospheric dining rooms — you won't find anything to argue with, but you won't find anything to be shocked by either. Send your friends here when they want a great bottle with a great meal and zero drama.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Historic District · Savannah · Port City Southern
The Grey proves that a curated, adventurous wine list can be just as impressive as a 700-bottle cellar. James Beard Outstanding Chef Mashama Bailey's food demands a wine program that matches its ambition, and the sommelier team delivers — with indigenous varietals, natural wines, and by-the-glass pours you won't find anywhere else in the Southeast. Come for the food, stay for the wine education you didn't know you needed.
Adventurous & Curated
Worth It
Varietal Specific
Sommelier Led
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
Thomas Square · Savannah · Southern
Common Thread is Savannah's rising wine sleeper. Libby Burk is building one of the most interesting sommelier-driven programs in the Southeast — indigenous varietals, natural wines, and a genuine passion for making wine accessible and fun. Not as deep as Common's 710-bottle cathedral, not as famous as The Grey's James Beard pedigree, but arguably the most exciting wine program in town for anyone who wants to learn something new every visit.
Adventurous
Fair
Proper
Sommelier Led
Wine Club & Events
Proper
Historic District · Savannah · Southern American
Common isn't just the best wine program in Savannah — it's one of the best in the Southeast. 710 selections including first-growth Bordeaux verticals, Grand Cru Burgundy, and Napa trophy wines, backed by a three-sommelier team. The $25 corkage fee is fair if you bring something the list doesn't cover, but good luck finding a gap. Plan a trip around this one.
Encyclopedic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Sommelier Team
Rotating
Cellar Proper
Historic District · Savannah · Southern American
Come for the pirate history and the She-Crab soup, but leave wine expectations at the door. This list exists to fill a checkbox, not to enhance your meal—order a cocktail or local beer instead.
Crowd Pleasers
Gouge
Red Flag
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Historic District · Savannah · Italian Steakhouse
Pacifico won't change your wine life, but it won't ruin your dinner either. If you're here for the steaks and want a safe Italian red, you'll be fine. Just don't expect value or adventure.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Stemless Casual
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eagle Ranch · Vail · American
The Wild Sage is your dependable neighborhood spot in Eagle Ranch — the wine list won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you at dinner either. Watch the markups on the top-shelf Napa bottles and stick to the mid-range, and you'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Waterfront · Traverse City · American
Warehouse Kitchen + Cork won't win any awards for depth or ambition, but it plays its hand honestly — fair prices, solid local representation, and a full by-the-glass program that respects your wallet. If you're in Traverse City and want a glass of something local with a water view, this works.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
West Truckee · Truckee · American
Sunnyside is a casual lodge restaurant wearing a serious wine list under its flannel — the markup is steep and it won't win any awards for staff expertise, but the producer lineup is legitimately impressive for where you're sitting. If you're already at the lake, this is absolutely worth ordering a real bottle.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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