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✔️The Reliable

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Corporate Wine Bar Does the Bare Minimum

Charlotte · Charlotte · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗

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Reviewed March 3, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietySolid Range
MarkupSteep
GlasswareVarietal Specific
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsActive Program
Storage & TempProper

First Impression

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.

Selection Deep Dive

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.

By the Glass

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.

💰Best Value

Château Greysac Médoc — $52

Left Bank Bordeaux that drinks well young, proper structure for ribeye, priced fair for the category

💎Hidden Gem

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

Skip This

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

🍽️Perfect Pairing

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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