Southern comfort food, wine list plays it safe
Downtown Huntsville · Huntsville · Refined Southern and American Bistro · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 27, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Commerce Kitchen’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 Commerce Kitchen feels like it was built to not offend anyone — which, in a cozy downtown Huntsville bistro, is maybe the point. You get your Prosecco, your Pinot Grigio, your Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — all the hits, none of the surprises. It's a list that says 'we thought about wine' without saying 'we really care about wine.'
The list covers Italy, France, Spain, New Zealand, and Portugal in a tight 15-25 bottle range, which sounds more impressive than it is — there's no real depth in any one region, just a producer or two from each. The Chateau de Malet-Roquefort White Bordeaux is genuinely interesting and stands out as the one pick that suggests someone was paying attention. The port selection — Warre's Reserve Ruby, Fonseca Bin 27, and Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny — is legitimately solid for a Southern bistro and functions almost as a separate mini-program. Red wine representation is thin based on what's surfaced, which is a notable gap for a restaurant leaning into hearty Southern fare.
The by-the-glass program is one of Commerce Kitchen's stronger suits — somewhere in the 12-16 option range, which is generous for a list this size. You can get the Lucien Albrecht Sparkling Rosé by the glass, which is a legitimate crowd-pleaser, and the three port pours by the glass are a smart dessert-course move. Rotation appears minimal, so don't expect seasonal surprises.
Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé NV — $60/bottle
At 200% markup it's not cheap, but Crémant d'Alsace at this quality level retails around $20 and drinks well above its weight. Compared to the Maschio Prosecco sitting at 300% markup for a fraction of the flavor, this is the clear move if you're buying a bottle for the table.
Chateau de Malet-Roquefort White Bordeaux
Most people at a Southern bistro are reaching for the Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio on autopilot. This White Bordeaux — likely a Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon blend — is more textured, more interesting, and probably getting ignored by 90% of the room. Order it.
Maschio Prosecco NV
A $12 retail bottle landing at $48 on the list is a 300% markup — the steepest on the card. Prosecco is Prosecco; there's nothing about Maschio that justifies paying four times its value. Pop for the Crémant instead or just start with a cocktail.
Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc + Shrimp & Grits
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc brings enough citrus brightness and herbaceous snap to cut through the richness of butter-forward shrimp and creamy grits without trampling the dish. It's a classic acid-meets-fat play, and Rapaura Springs is a solid producer in that style.
The Bottom Line
Commerce Kitchen is a perfectly decent place to have a glass of wine with good Southern food in a warm downtown room — just don't come in expecting the list to dazzle you. Steer clear of the Prosecco, find the White Bordeaux, and save your serious wine budget for somewhere else.
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