Fin & Fino

Fin & Fino's wine list reads like a coastal Mediterranean restaurant in a growing Southern city should: approachable, safe, and built for the business lunch crowd that doesn't want to think too hard. The list doesn't scream for attention, but it doesn't embarrass itself either.

Expect the Mediterranean basics: Spanish whites from Rías Baixas, Italian reds from Tuscany and Piedmont, a handful of French standards from the Loire and Rhône. The list skews toward crowd-pleasers rather than adventure bottles, which makes sense given the coastal seafood menu. There's likely a respectable selection of rosés for the patio crowd, probably some Provençal standbys and maybe a Spanish pick or two. What's missing is personality—no deep cuts, no natural wine experiments, no sommelier's passion project hiding in the back pages.

The glass pour program probably runs about 8-12 selections, rotating seasonally if you're lucky. Count on an Albariño, a Pinot Grigio, maybe a Grüner Veltliner for the staff to mispronounce. Reds likely include a Chianti, a Côtes du Rhône, and something Spanish that isn't quite Rioja. The pours are functional—wines that won't offend anyone or inspire anyone either.