Wine Down Wednesday Saves This Casual List
Fort Collins · Southwestern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 1, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Coyote's Southwestern Grill’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 Coyote's is exactly what you'd expect from a margarita-forward Southwestern spot near CSU — short, safe, and built for people who want a glass of something familiar without overthinking it. Six labels, all recognizable names, no surprises. That's not necessarily a knock; it just means wine is clearly supporting cast here, not the headliner.
All six bottles are grocery store stalwarts: Kim Crawford, Oyster Bay, La Crema, Shannon Ridge — brands you've seen at every Costco and Total Wine from here to Tampa. There's no regional story, no small producers, no attempt to riff on the Southwestern theme with, say, a New Mexico red or a Texas Tempranillo. Whites lean crisp and easy, reds go safe with a Cab and a Pinot Noir. The Banshee Red Blend is the one wildcard on a list that otherwise plays it completely straight.
Every bottle on the list is available by the glass, which at least means you're not locked into a bottle of something you're unsure about. Pours run $9–$13, which is reasonable for Fort Collins without being impressive. Don't expect much rotation — what's on the menu is what's on the menu.
Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio — $9/glass, $39/bottle
Lowest price on the list for a brand that actually delivers — bright, clean, and easy to drink. On a Wednesday, that bottle drops to $19.50, which is basically theft.
Banshee Red Blend
Most people here are ordering the Cab or the Pinot Noir by name recognition alone. The Banshee Red Blend is the one bottle with any personality — approachable but with more going on than the other reds. Worth asking for.
Lodi Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
At $13 a glass it's the priciest pour on the list, and Lodi Cab at this tier is rarely worth the premium. You're paying for a label position, not the wine.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc + Smothered Burrito
The bright acidity and citrus snap of Kim Crawford cuts right through the richness of green chile and melted cheese. It's not a complicated pairing — it's just the right call.
Wednesday — Wine Down Wednesday — all day, 11am–9pm: $2 off all glasses, 50% off all bottles (dine-in or takeout)
The Bottom Line
Coyote's isn't a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — but the pricing is fair, the Wednesday deal is genuinely excellent, and there's nothing actively wrong here. Show up on a Wednesday, order a bottle of Pinot Grigio for $19.50, and focus on the burrito.
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