A Hundred Glasses Deep, Mostly Safe
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Updated April 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 21, 2026
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Fleming's leads with its party trick — 100 wines by the glass — and it's genuinely impressive on paper. The list skews heavily Napa and Sonoma, which makes sense for a prime steakhouse crowd but leaves little room for adventure. If you came here hoping to find something off the beaten path, you're going to be doing a lot of nodding at familiar labels.
The list is built around the greatest hits of California wine: Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Duckhorn, Rombauer — all solid producers, all extremely well-known, all exactly what you'd expect. There's a nod to Bordeaux for the old-world contingent, but don't come looking for Burgundy depth, Rhône variety, or anything that might require an explanation. This is a list designed to make steakhouse regulars feel comfortable, not challenged. It does that job well, just don't mistake familiarity for sophistication.
One hundred by-the-glass options is the headline, and Fleming's has built their whole wine identity around it. In practice, the BTG program leans on approachable pours — the Hayes Ranch Sauvignon Blanc at $9 is practically a loss leader — but bottle markups tell a more complicated story. Rotation appears minimal; this is a set program, not a chef's-whim kind of situation.
Hayes Ranch Sauvignon Blanc — $9
At $9 a glass and a retail price hovering around $10, this is about as close to fair markup as you're going to find on this list. It's not a complex wine, but it's crisp, clean, and honest — good patio pours don't need to be more than that.
Loosen Bros. Riesling
Yes, the bottle markup is aggressive. But in a room full of Cabernet and Chardonnay, a Dr. Loosen Riesling is the most interesting thing on the list and most tables will skip right past it. If you're eating anything rich — lobster tail, Fleming's potatoes — this is the smartest call you can make.
Caposaldo Prosecco
A $15 retail bottle priced at $48 is a 220% markup on a grocery-store Prosecco. That's not celebration pricing, that's exploitation of the bubbly impulse buy. Order a cocktail if you want to start with something fizzy.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime dry-aged ribeye
Jordan's Alexander Valley Cab has the structure to stand up to dry-aged beef without the jammy overkill of some of its Napa neighbors. It's polished enough for the room, and the wine's earthy, cedar-forward notes actually complement the char on a properly cooked ribeye.
The Bottom Line
Fleming's Raleigh does exactly what a national steakhouse wine program should do — reliable list, competent staff, proper glassware — but the markups on bottles can sting and the list won't surprise anyone who's eaten at a steakhouse before. Send a friend here for a good night out, just tell them to watch the bottle prices.
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Azitra is doing something genuinely unusual — running a Wine Spectator-caliber list at an upscale Indian restaurant in Raleigh — and largely pulling it off. The Wednesday half-price program alone makes it worth putting in your rotation; the Bollinger and the Drouhin make it worth telling your friends about.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Proper
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Cloer is a Wild Card in the best sense: it's a real working vineyard producing honest North Carolina wine at fair prices, and the vibe alone is worth the trip out of Raleigh. Bring food, bring friends, and give the Muscadine a real shot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Steve Fields clearly puts its energy into the kitchen, not the cellar — and at these price points, that imbalance is hard to ignore. Order the Evesham Wood if it's still there, and otherwise come for the steak, not the wine list.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Greystone is a reliable, if predictable, steakhouse wine list — the kind where you can always find something decent but you'll rarely be surprised. Skip the Opus splurge, order the Paradigm, and you'll walk out satisfied.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Morton's San Diego is spending more energy on the wedge salad than the wine list, and it shows. Come for the steak, order carefully, and don't expect much beyond the obvious.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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