Corporate Wine Bar Does the Bare Minimum
Charlotte · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 3, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Fleming's wine list hits you with that corporate steakhouse energy — a thick binder organized by region, lots of familiar names, and prices that remind you why people expense these dinners. The "100 Wines by the Glass" program is their big flex, and to be fair, it's more than most chains can claim.
The list plays it safe with recognizable Napa Cabs (Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan), some solid Bordeaux selections in the $80-150 range, and a predictable Italian section heavy on Super Tuscans. You'll find Barolo from Fontanafredda and Brunello from Banfi — dependable if uninspired. The California section goes deep on cult-adjacent producers, though markups hover around 3-3.5x retail. No natural wine, no orange wine, nothing remotely weird — this is a list built for businesspeople who want recognizable labels.
The 100-glass program rotates seasonally and covers the basics well — you'll find Jordan Cab, Stag's Leap Chardonnay, and La Crema Pinot most visits. Pours run $12-20, which isn't cheap but tracks for the format. The real move: their wine flights let you sample three 3-oz pours, perfect if you're indecisive or trying to justify the expense.
Château Greysac Médoc — $52
Left Bank Bordeaux that drinks well young, proper structure for ribeye, priced fair for the category
Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico
Everyone orders the Super Tuscans, but this $48 bottle has enough acidity and cherry brightness to cut through butter-heavy sides
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
At $140+ it's marked up like a trophy bottle but drinks like sweetened oak juice — there are better Napa Cabs on the list for less
Étude Pinot Noir Carneros + Filet Mignon with mushroom ragout
The earthy, silky Pinot mirrors the mushrooms without overwhelming the leaner cut of beef
The Bottom Line
Fleming's does what corporate steakhouses do: safe selections, proper service, and markups that assume someone else is paying. It won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you either.
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Acceptable
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