Different Pointe of View
Phoenix's Sky-High Wine Vault with 1000+ Bottles
North Phoenix · Phoenix · Contemporary American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 15, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list arrives like a phone book — over 1,000 bottles deep, heavy on California cult producers, and organized with the kind of detail that makes you realize this restaurant takes wine as seriously as those panoramic city views. This is a Wine Spectator Award winner that's been collecting bottles since before rooftop dining was trendy.
Selection Deep Dive
The list skews heavily California, with serious depth in Napa and Sonoma — think Francis Ford Coppola, The Hess Collection from Mount Veeder, and Jax Vineyards. They dig beyond the obvious with producers like Summers Estate (one of the few making Charbono) and Carlson Wines' single-vineyard Pinot and Cabernet Franc. Santa Barbara gets proper respect with Santa Rita Hills and Santa Ynez Valley selections. The list shows age and intent — this isn't a restaurant that ordered a generic distributor package and called it done.
By the Glass
Around 20-30 pours by the glass, which is respectable for a list this deep. The program rotates with an ongoing Insider's View dinner series that pairs winemakers with the chef, so the glass selection evolves with what's being featured. This isn't your standard grocery store Chardonnay lineup — expect actual thought behind the pours.
Summers Estate Charbono — Market
Rare California varietal that most people have never tried — earthy, medium-bodied red that drinks like a smarter Zinfandel without the fruit bomb
Carlson Wines Cabernet Franc
While everyone reaches for Napa Cab, this varietal bottling shows what Cab Franc can do solo — herbal, structured, and food-friendly without the typical Cabernet markup
Standard Napa Cabernet selections
With 1000+ bottles on the list and typical upscale restaurant markups, the big-name Napa Cabs are where you'll feel the pricing pain most — go deeper into the list
Jax Vineyards Chardonnay + Any seafood preparation
Clean California Chard with enough richness to stand up to upscale preparations but not the over-oaked butter bomb that kills delicate fish
🔥 The Bottom Line
If you want a serious wine experience in Phoenix with a view to match, this is your spot. The markup is real, but so is the depth — just skip the obvious trophy bottles and let the list work for you.
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