Après-Ski Pours That Get the Job Done
Girdwood · Anchorage · New American
Updated October 2026
Reviewed May 30, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Fireside Grill at Alyeska Resort’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You're coming off the mountain, boots still on, and the wine list at Fireside Grill is exactly what you'd expect from a resort grill in the middle of Alaska — familiar names, safe bets, nothing that's going to challenge you. It's a captive audience situation, and the list knows it.
The list runs 40 to 70 bottles and leans hard on California and Pacific Northwest crowd-pleasers — think Rombauer, Meiomi, and Stags' Leap, the holy trinity of 'wines your aunt brings to Thanksgiving.' There's a nod to France somewhere in there, but it's not the focus. If you're hoping for a grower Champagne or a nervy Willamette Pinot, keep hoping — this list is built for skiers who want something recognizable after a long day on the slopes, not for people who geek out on back labels.
Eight to twelve pours by the glass is a reasonable number for a resort grill, and the options mirror the bottle list — dependable producers, approachable styles. Don't expect much rotation; this feels like a set-and-forget program where the BTG list gets revisited maybe once a year.
Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Stags' Leap Winery (not to be confused with Stag's Leap Wine Cellars) makes solid Napa Cab at a slightly more grounded price point than its neighbor. In a list full of tourist-trap markups, this is the one bottle that at least brings genuine Napa pedigree to the table — order it by the glass if the price by the bottle makes you wince.
Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people here are grabbing the Rombauer or the Meiomi on autopilot. The Stags' Leap Winery Cab is the one that actually rewards a little attention — it's a real wine with structure and some age-worthiness, even if you're drinking it in a ski lodge next to a fireplace.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi retails for around $15 and is engineered to taste like dessert — and not in a complex way. At resort markup, you're paying a significant premium for something that's essentially mass-market blended fruit bomb. Skip it.
Rombauer Chardonnay + Burger
Look, it's not a textbook pairing, but Rombauer's rich, buttery Chardonnay actually holds its own against a juicy burger with all the toppings. The weight of the wine matches the weight of the food, and after a day of skiing at Alyeska, nobody's judging your glass-to-plate choices.
The Bottom Line
Fireside Grill is a perfectly fine place to drink wine if your only criterion is 'wine, please' — but the list is built for resort convenience, not value or discovery. Order what you know, don't overthink it, and save the serious bottle for somewhere else.
Girdwood · Anchorage · Cajun and Steakhouse with Alaska Seafood
Double Musky Inn's official notice lists a planned reopening on December 10, 2026. Do not treat the former wine choices on this page as current availability while the restaurant is temporarily closed. Check the date and current wine list directly before making plans.
Crowd Pleasers
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Willing but Green
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Downtown · Anchorage · Fine Dining
A wine-bar list with real range: 29 pours with glass and bottle prices, and 73 bottles from $31 to $1,200. Start with the Dr. Loosen Red Slate Riesling at $38 or the Chateau Recougne Bordeaux Superieur at $40, and step up to the Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir at $84 (or the 375 mL half at $46) if you want something to build the dinner around. Confirm prices, since neither list shows a date. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Anchorage · Craft Brewery & Wood-Fired Cuisine
A brewhouse with a real two-column wine list: 40 wines, 18 by the glass at $9.95 to $14.95, and bottles up to $155.95. Start with the $9.95 Mionetto Prosecco or the $11.95 Rainstorm Pinot Gris by the glass, or order the $65.95 Hugel with the halibut, and confirm prices because the dinner menu carrying the list is printed June 11 - 24. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Anchorage · Anchorage · American
A very large list with real range: 18 glass pours and bottles from $41 to $13,000. Order the $51 Kermit Lynch 'Terra Viva' or the $66 Marcel Lapierre Morgon if you want a red that won't wreck the check, and confirm availability because the wine page is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Midtown / Spenard · Anchorage · Mexican / Pub / Pizza
A compact nine-wine list that mixes Washington, Chile and Argentina with a Portuguese Vinho Verde and a Spanish Cava. Try the Vidigal Vinho Verde or the Cordorniu Cava before defaulting to the Chardonnay, and confirm what the unlabeled prices mean, since the page carries no date. This unrated guide covers the posted Grill bar menu, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Anchorage · Japanese, Fusion
Whisky & Ramen's wine list is short but practical for a ramen bar, with 13 glass pours and bottles from $36 to $680. Order the $58 Los Chuchaquis pét-nat with The Hook, or go the glass route with the $14 Riesling. Confirm current availability and prices before you go; this unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Yountville · Napa · New American
Redd checks the boxes a serious Napa dining room should: sommelier on staff, a regional identity that makes geographic sense, and a kitchen putting out dishes like Sonoma lamb loin and cold foie gras that deserve a proper bottle alongside them. We don't have enough verified wine list detail to point you at specific picks — and we won't fake it — so go in ready to lean on the floor staff and budget for Napa-level markups. If you're here for a special occasion, the infrastructure to drink well exists; just bring questions and a flexible budget.
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· San Diego · New American
Grant Grill is hotel wine — competent, crowd-pleasing, and priced accordingly. The sparkling selection punches above its weight, and the Maury Rancio is a genuine curveball worth ordering if you see it. If you're a serious wine drinker, manage expectations; if you just want a solid glass with dinner in a beautiful room, you'll be fine.
Plays It Safe
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Set & Forget
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· Yountville · New American
The Restaurant at North Block sits in one of the most wine-rich corridors on the planet, and somehow managed to put together a list that maxes out at four pours. The prices are fair, but the effort is not. Come for the food, order a glass of the Vetriccie Rosé, and make peace with the fact that the wine program simply isn't part of the draw here.
Grocery Store
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Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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