Wednesday night's the only reason to pour
Cherry Creek · Denver · Contemporary American
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 14, 2026
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Wingman Metrics
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.
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.
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.
· Denver · Steakhouse
STK Denver is a place where wine exists to support a vibe, not to excite a drinker. If you're here for the scene and the steak, grab a glass of Bonanza at happy hour and call it a night — but don't come expecting the wine list to be part of the experience.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Denver · Denver · American, Steakhouse
Range is a confident, well-kept steakhouse list that won't surprise you but absolutely won't let you down — especially if California Cabs are your language. Just come in with your eyes open on pricing, and let Dan steer you toward the Jordan.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Cherry Creek · Denver · American, Seafood
Salt Water Social plays it safe with wine but plays it well — California classics at fair prices, with a Wednesday half-price night that makes it a genuine weekly option. No one's discovering anything new here, but you won't be disappointed either.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Denver · Denver · Regional Steakhouse
Urban Farmer is a solid, no-drama wine stop for anyone who loves California Cab and wants a proper glass with a well-cooked steak. It won't surprise you, but it won't disappoint you either — and in Denver's steakhouse scene, that's worth something.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
LoDo · Denver · Mediterranean, Spanish
Rioja earned its Wine Spectator nod, and then some — a Spanish wine list this focused and this well-stocked is rare anywhere, let alone Denver. If Spain is your thing, or you want it to become your thing, this is the room.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Denver · Denver · Italian
Restaurant Olivia is the kind of neighborhood Italian spot that quietly holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and earns it without making a fuss about it. Send your friends who think Denver can't do wine right — this list will change the conversation.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Beaver Creek Plaza · Vail · Contemporary American
Golden Eagle Inn is the kind of reliable mountain wine list that won't embarrass you on a date or a client dinner, but it'll charge you for the altitude at every turn. The Brunello and the Bouchard Beaune are genuine bright spots — find those, skip the Veuve, and you'll have a good night.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Vail Village · Vail · Contemporary American
Sweet Basil is the best wine list in Vail by a wide margin — 400 bottles, a real Cruvinet program, and a sommelier who put actual thought into the selections. The markups sting, but that's mountain dining; the quality justifies the trip.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
West Sedona · Sedona · Contemporary American
The Hudson isn't going to make any wine lists for its wine list, but it's a solid, competent program for what this place is — a lively upscale-casual spot where the views are doing a lot of the work. Send your friends here for dinner and tell them to stick to the bottles under $70.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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