Arizona's Most Serious Wine List, Hiding in Plain Sight
Old Town Scottsdale · Gilbert · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 6, 2026
RagingWine reviewed FnB’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
FnB's wine list doesn't try to be everything to everyone, and that restraint is exactly what makes it interesting. The regional focus — heavy on Arizona, with strategic detours into Beaujolais, Austria, Corsica, and Italy — signals that someone with real conviction put this together. This isn't a list built to impress out-of-towners with Napa names they recognize; it's built to actually go with the food.
The Arizona commitment is the story here. Willcox, Sonoita, and Verde Valley producers show up on a list that treats local wine as a genuine option rather than a novelty or charity pour. Beyond the state lines, the international choices are deliberately low-ego — regions like Beaujolais, Austria, and Corsica that tend to prioritize food-friendliness over showboating. California and Italy round things out without dominating the narrative. It's a short list with a clear editorial hand behind it, and that's worth more than a 200-label behemoth with no point of view.
The by-the-glass program isn't documented in enough detail for us to give you exact counts or current pours, but the same regional logic applies — expect Arizona representation alongside some well-chosen European options. Given the sommelier on staff and the chef-driven ethos of the room, we'd anticipate regular rotation tied to seasonal menu changes rather than a static, lazy set of crowd-pleasers.
The Bottom Line
FnB is one of the more thoughtful wine programs in the Phoenix metro, full stop — and the fact that it leans into Arizona producers while keeping European picks weird and food-friendly makes it genuinely exciting for anyone paying attention. We can't quote you specific bottles or prices from current documentation, so call ahead or browse their list in person, but the regional focus and sommelier presence are real signals that you're in good hands. If you care about wine and you're eating in Scottsdale, this is one of the few places worth building a night around.
· Gilbert · French bistro
Zinc Bistro is doing something genuinely unusual for Gilbert: a French-focused wine list with real depth, fair pricing, and 31 by-the-glass options that include actual choices rather than just volume. We don't have enough confirmed information about staff knowledge or dish specifics to call it a full Rager, but the list itself earns your attention. If you're anywhere near the East Valley and want a proper glass of Sancerre or Chablis without driving to Scottsdale, this is your move.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Gilbert · Italian-American
The Sicilian Butcher's wine list is a solid companion to its Italian-American menu — regionally focused, with a few genuinely interesting bottles hiding among the crowd-pleasers. We'd love to see glass pour options made clearer and some pricing transparency, but as a neighborhood Italian concept in Gilbert, the list shows more effort than most. Go in knowing what you want — the Feudi Di San Gregorio or the Tramin Pinot Nero are worth the ask — and you'll drink better than the room expects.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Gilbert · Modern Latin
The Mission's wine list is a quiet overachiever for Gilbert — thoughtfully assembled, fairly priced, and stacked with by-the-glass options that mean you can explore without a major financial commitment. The Iberian and Latin-adjacent whites are the real strength here, which happens to make a lot of sense given the menu. If you're eating Modern Latin food and want something that actually tracks with the flavors on the plate, this list will take care of you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Gilbert · Steakhouse
Mastro's is a fine-dining steakhouse charging fine-dining prices, and the wine list reflects almost none of that ambition. Seven labels — all California, all safe, no flexibility for guests who want something outside the Napa Cab lane — is a hard sell when the rest of the experience is supposed to justify a big check. Come for the steak if you must, but lower your wine expectations significantly or you'll leave frustrated.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Gilbert · Wine Bar
Divided Vine earns the Wild Card badge because it's doing something genuinely interesting in a market that doesn't have many wine-first spots worth seeking out — Arizona focus, rotating selections, staff that apparently knows the list, and a happy hour program that runs most of the week. We'd send a curious, open-minded friend here without hesitation; just go in ready to ask questions and let the staff point the way.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Acceptable
· Gilbert · American / Bar
Backyard's wine list is competent the way a beige wall is competent — it's there, it won't offend anyone, and you won't remember it. If you're here for the patio vibes and cold drinks, stick to beer or cocktails and save the wine exploration for somewhere that's actually trying.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · New American
The Henry is a reliable spot for a glass of something decent, especially if you're drawn to the by-the-glass Champagne options or want to explore the Chardonnay section without committing to a bottle. The markups run steep and the list doesn't take many risks below the prestige Champagne tier, but the raw volume of BTG options and a few genuinely good producers keep it from being a total pass. Come for the Larmandier-Bernier, skip the Ace of Spades.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chandler · New American
St. Amand keeps it simple and fair — every bottle by the glass, prices that don't punish you for wanting wine with dinner, and a few selections like Valraven Pinot Noir and Cave De Lugny that show someone was paying at least some attention when building the list. If you're in Chandler and want a reliable glass without drama or sticker shock, this gets the job done.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Jersey City · New American
Amanda's isn't going to make a wine lover's heart race, but it's doing the honest work: fair prices, enough variety to match a proper New American menu, and a by-the-glass program deep enough to drink your way through a multi-course meal without getting stuck. If you're in Jersey City and want a reliable bottle without a markup argument, this list delivers.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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