Persian Hospitality Meets a Champagne Obsession
Midtown · Atlanta · Persian / Mediterranean · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 19, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Divan Restaurant & Bar’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Divan arrives and immediately signals its priorities: this is a celebration restaurant, and champagne is the guest of honor. Nearly half the list is dedicated to sparkling and bubbly, from Nicholas Feuillatte all the way up to Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades. It's a bold statement for a Persian-Mediterranean kitchen, and honestly, kind of charming.
Beyond the champagne showcase, the list leans hard on recognizable, approachable names — Kim Crawford, Stag's Leap, Barone Fini — which tells you exactly who Divan is trying to please. The most intriguing wrinkle is a dedicated section of exclusives from Fazeli Cellars out of Temecula Valley, covering both whites and reds, which is a genuinely unexpected and interesting regional commitment for an Atlanta restaurant. The rest of the 63-label list covers enough ground to keep a table happy without offering anything that'll make a wine nerd's pulse quicken. There's a persistent gap in Old World reds and anything that could be called adventurous.
Eighteen by-the-glass options is a solid count, ranging from $10 to $22, and the spread covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red well enough for a group with mixed preferences. The selections skew safe — think Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc and Barone Fini Pinot Grigio — with the Fazeli Cellars exclusives offering the only real reason to stray from your comfort zone. Rotation appears minimal; this reads like a static list rather than one that gets refreshed with any urgency.
La Jara Prosecco — $10
At the low end of the glass pour range, La Jara is an organic Prosecco with actual character — this is not a throwaway pour. If you're not committing to a full bottle of Champagne, this is where to start.
Fazeli Cellars (Temecula Valley exclusives)
Most people will walk right past the Fazeli section and grab a Kim Crawford, which is exactly the wrong move. These Temecula Valley exclusives are the only wines on this list you literally cannot get at a grocery store, and Fazeli is a serious producer making genuinely interesting Persian-American wines that fit the restaurant's identity perfectly.
Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Brut Champagne
The bottle is iconic, the markup is brutal, and you're paying almost entirely for the gold label and the table spectacle. The juice is fine, but at Ace of Spades prices in a restaurant context, you're deep into bottle-service territory — order it if that's the vibe, but don't confuse it for a wine decision.
Cantina Zaccagnini Rosé + Mezze platter
A dry Italian rosé has the acidity and lightness to cut through hummus, hold up to herb-forward dishes, and not fight with the smoky, spiced notes you'd expect across a Persian mezze spread. It's the most versatile move on the menu.
The Bottom Line
Divan is a place where people come to celebrate, not geek out, and the wine list reflects that honestly — it's Champagne-forward, crowd-pleasing, and marked up accordingly. The Fazeli Cellars exclusives are a genuinely smart touch that elevates the whole program just enough to make it worth exploring.
Buckhead · Atlanta · Mediterranean
Brassica might be hiding a thoughtful, Spain-forward wine program behind that Waldorf lobby — but we can't confirm it, and hotel dining rooms rarely earn the benefit of the doubt on pricing. If you're eating here for the butter-poached lobster or the rack of venison, go for it. Just keep your wine expectations measured until someone puts the actual list online.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Mexican
Chicheria is not a wine destination, and it isn't trying to be. The $38 bottle price is fair for what L.A. Cetto delivers, and the $10 glass keeps things accessible. But if wine matters to you on a given night, you'll want to either call ahead about corkage or make peace with a margarita.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Castleberry Hill · Atlanta · Southern
Paschal's earns its reputation on the plate — the fried chicken alone justifies the trip to Northside Drive. But the wine list isn't doing the food any favors, and there's no evidence of a serious program behind the bar. Order a cocktail, ask for sweet tea, or bring your own if corkage allows — and focus on what this kitchen actually does well.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Atlanta · Atlanta · American
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's wine list is a Lazy List by every measure — grocery store brands, steep markups, no specials, and a rotating staff with little incentive to know what's in the glass. If you're here for the memorabilia and the atmosphere, lean into a cocktail or a beer. If wine is non-negotiable, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or Columbia Crest Cab will get you through the night without regret.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Atlanta · Latin American
Alma Cocina is primarily a food-and-cocktail destination — the tequila and mezcal program is where the real energy lives. The wine list covers its bases with Spanish and South American bottles that suit the menu, but don't come here with a wine-first agenda. If wine is central to your night, this is a fine backup; if it's the main event, look elsewhere downtown.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Wine bar
Bar Blanc earns the Wild Card badge not by accident but by conviction — this is a short list assembled with a real point of view, priced fairly, and anchored by producers most Atlanta wine lists haven't discovered yet. We'd send a friend here any night they want to drink something genuinely interesting without being lectured about it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
One wine list review, one adventure pick, one quick tip, and a personal note. Every week. Under 500 words.
List Variety
Markup
Glassware
Staff
Specials & Deals
Storage & Temp
