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Updated June 2026
Reviewed March 2, 2026 · How we review
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Cork & Cow plays the Nashville steakhouse game with a wine list that won't surprise you but won't offend you either. The list reads like someone checked the usual boxes: California Cabs, some Napa big names, a token Malbec, and the obligatory Caymus on the high end. It's the wine equivalent of a perfectly cooked medium-rare ribeye—predictable, but that's not always bad.
The list leans heavily into New World comfort zones, which makes sense for a steakhouse crowd that wants something bold to stand up to a char-grilled cut. Expect plenty of California representation—likely Napa and Paso Robles dominating the red side, with a smattering of Washington State for variety. The Old World section probably reads thin: maybe a Super Tuscan or two, a token Rioja, perhaps a Bordeaux that's priced like a car payment. What's missing is depth—no village-level Burgundy, no adventurous Rhône, no one taking risks. It's a list built for people who already know what they want, not for discovery.
By-the-glass offerings likely stick to the script: a Malbec, a Pinot Noir, maybe a Silver Oak if you're feeling flush, and a Chardonnay that's seen oak. Rotation feels minimal—these are the pours that move volume, not experiments. Expect standard 6-ounce pours at steakhouse prices, which means you're looking at $12-18 for wines that retail for $20-30. Not exciting, but functional if you're here for the beef and want something simple alongside.
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon — $42
Washington Cab that punches above its weight—dark fruit, decent structure, and won't make you wince at the markup. Pairs with most cuts on the menu without drama.
Decoy by Duckhorn Pinot Noir
Most people skip Pinot at a steakhouse, but this Sonoma bottling has enough weight to handle a New York strip while keeping things interesting. A break from Cab monotony.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
It's on every steakhouse list for a reason, but at likely $150+, you're paying for the name more than the wine. Sweet, oaky, and marked up to the stratosphere.
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon + Bone-In Ribeye
Paso Robles Cab with jammy blackberry and enough tannin to cut through the ribeye's marbling. Both are unapologetically rich—they deserve each other.
The Bottom Line
Cork & Cow isn't going to blow your mind, but it's not trying to. It's a reliable steakhouse with a wine list that knows its audience: people who want a big red with a big steak and don't need to be convinced. Would we send a friend here for wine? Only if they're already going for the meat.
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