Two thousand bottles deep, no apologies
Midtown · New York · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 5, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Del Frisco's Double Eagle lands with the confidence of a place that has nothing to prove — and a lot to show. We're talking north of 1,800 selections, a Wine Spectator Grand Award held since 2017, and a sommelier team that actually knows what's in those bottles. This is a serious wine program dressed in a power-lunch suit.
California and Bordeaux are the twin pillars here, and they're built to impress: Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Shafer Hillside Select, and Ridge Monte Bello on the domestic side; Pétrus, Margaux, and Mouton Rothschild anchoring the French column. Burgundy gets genuine respect with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti on the shelf — not just as a trophy, but as part of a broader old-world commitment that extends into Rhône (E. Guigal's La Mouline), Italy (Sassicaia), and Spain (Vega Sicilia Unico). The depth here isn't performative; it's the result of sustained curation over years. If there's a gap, it's that adventurous drinkers looking for natural wine or smaller artisan producers will feel like they've wandered into the wrong party.
Around 20 to 30 options by the glass gives you real range without the paralysis of a novel-length pour list. The selections skew toward crowd-pleasing heavyweights — expect the kind of California Cabs and Chardonnays that make a steakhouse crowd happy — but the staff can usually point you toward something smarter if you ask. Rotation appears limited; this isn't a by-the-glass program that's reinventing itself weekly.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — $120
In a list where the ceiling is Screaming Eagle territory, Silver Oak Alexander Valley is the move for anyone who wants a legitimately excellent California Cab without refinancing. It's approachable, food-friendly with a big cut of beef, and one of the few bottles where the markup doesn't feel punitive relative to what's around it.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline
Everyone at the table is ordering big Napa Cab. Meanwhile, La Mouline — one of the great single-vineyard Syrahs on earth — is sitting right there. It's a chance to drink Northern Rhône royalty in a room full of people who are too busy thinking about Caymus to notice.
Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
It's a fine wine, but it's also a wine you can find at every steakhouse in America, usually at a markup that makes you wince. With Harlan Estate and Shafer Hillside Select on the same list, spending your money on Caymus Special Selection here is like ordering the house burger at a steakhouse — technically fine, strategically wrong.
Sassicaia + Prime Ribeye
Sassicaia's Cabernet-dominant blend has the structure and savory depth to stand up to a well-marbled ribeye without overwhelming it. The wine brings an Italian elegance that cuts through the fat in a way that big Napa Cabs sometimes don't — it's the kind of pairing that makes you slow down and actually pay attention.
The Bottom Line
Del Frisco's Double Eagle is where you bring someone you're trying to impress — with your taste in wine, your expense account, or both. The markups are real, but so is the list, and with three sommeliers on staff who know what they're talking about, you're in good hands as long as your wallet is ready for the conversation.
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Grocery Store
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Restaurant
Corima's wine list is proof that ten well-chosen bottles beat a hundred thoughtless ones every time. If you care about what's in your glass, this place is worth your attention.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Cecchi's is first and foremost a bar, but the wine list is more serious than the neon and noise suggest. Steep markups are the main ding — but if you know what to order, there's real pleasure here.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Farra is punching above its weight class for a neighborhood wine bar, and the Wine Spectator nod is earned — just know that the serious bottles come with serious prices, and the no-sommelier setup means you're doing some of the navigating yourself. Worth it for anyone who knows what they want; potentially overwhelming for those who don't.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Glen Eagles is a comfortable, classic Carson City steakhouse with a wine list that's essentially coasting — one strong Port section surrounded by a whole lot of nothing. Come for the prime rib, order a Port after, and don't expect much more from the wine side of the menu.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Outback San Marcos won't embarrass you if you order a glass with dinner, but you're not here for the wine list and nobody pretends otherwise. Stick to the Riesling or the Malbec and spend your energy on the steak.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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