Fire
Wednesday night's the only reason to pour
Cherry Creek · Denver · Contemporary American
Reviewed March 14, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
A 105-bottle list that screams hotel restaurant trying to look serious. Custom wine wall storage looks impressive, but the pricing tells a different story. This is a list built for expense accounts, not wine lovers.
Selection Deep Dive
California-heavy with the usual suspects — nothing adventurous, nothing regional. The 2012 Ramey Rodgers Creek Syrah at $128 is a legitimate bottle, but it's surrounded by safe crowd-pleasers like Whispering Angel and Daou. The list reads like someone Googled 'popular wine brands' and doubled the price. No natural wines, no small producers, no reason to explore beyond the Wednesday special.
By the Glass
Ten to fourteen options rotate through, all predictable. The Terrazas Reserve Chardonnay shows up, along with the usual Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc lineup. Nothing offensive, nothing exciting. These are wines designed not to scare tourists.
Literally any bottle under $80 on Wednesday — 50% off
The half-price Wednesday deal is the only time this list makes financial sense — suddenly that $60 Albariño becomes a reasonable $30
Steinbock Riesling Mosel 2020
At $52 it's still overpriced, but it's the only wine on the list showing restraint and terroir — wait for Wednesday and it's actually fair at $26
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV
Eighty-eight dollars for Moet you can buy at Costco for $44 — this is the markup in its most naked, shameless form
Ramey Rodgers Creek Syrah 2012 + Any grilled steak on the menu
The only bottle on this list with real weight and age — Ramey makes serious Syrah, and it can handle char and fat
Wednesday — 50% off all wine bottles under $80 from 5pm-close
❌ The Bottom Line
Circle Wednesday on your calendar or drink cocktails. A 100% markup across the board turns a decent California-focused list into an expensive lesson in hotel dining. The wine wall looks great in photos, but your wallet won't.
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