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🎲The Wild Card

FnB

Arizona's Wine Scene, No Apologies

Old Town Β· Scottsdale Β· American Β· Visit Website β†—

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Reviewed March 16, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietySurprising Depth
MarkupFair
GlasswareBasic Stemmed
StaffKnowledgeable & Friendly
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

The wine list at FnB reads like a love letter to the Sonoita AVA β€” and it's a good letter, not the kind you cringe reading years later. This is one of the rare restaurants in the country that has built an entire wine identity around Arizona producers, and it lands with conviction. The backup list of Beaujolais, Austrian Riesling, and Corsican rosΓ© tells you the person curating this thing actually has taste.

Selection Deep Dive

The primary list leans hard into Arizona's emerging wine country β€” Dos Cabezas, Page Springs, Pillsbury, Callaghan, Canelo Hills, and Cimarron all make appearances, spanning the Sonoita and Cochise County AVAs with real depth for a region most diners couldn't find on a map. If Arizona wine isn't your thing or you want a break, the 'Plan B' list pulls in Cru Beaujolais, Aligote, Barbera del Monferrato, and California Pinot Noir β€” small but pointed choices that signal range without abandoning the local mission. There are gaps: no deep Old World cellar, nothing for the Burgundy obsessive, and the list skews toward crowd-pleasing styles within the Arizona tier. But for what it's trying to do β€” champion a nascent wine region with confidence β€” it punches well above its weight.

By the Glass

By-the-glass specifics aren't fully published, but given the list's architecture and a sommelier on staff, you can expect the Arizona producers to anchor the pours. The markup data on the Arizona bottles suggests glass pours are priced reasonably relative to retail, especially on the local labels. If the Vino del Barrio Blanca or Roan Red are available by the glass, order them without hesitation.

πŸ’°Best Value

Page Springs 'Vino del Barrio Blanca', Cochise County β€” $36

A 44% markup on an Arizona white is nearly charitable by restaurant standards. This is the list's clearest signal that FnB actually wants you to try something local without making you feel like you're being taxed for the privilege.

πŸ’ŽHidden Gem

Callaghan Back Lot, Elgin, Sonoita

Callaghan is the most credible name in Arizona wine and most out-of-towners have never heard of it. The Back Lot is a serious red from one of the country's most underrated wine regions β€” skip the California Pinot and try this instead.

β›”Skip This

Casa Lapostolle CuvΓ©e Alexander Chardonnay, Casablanca

A Chilean wine at a 160% markup surrounded by Arizona producers doing more interesting things for less money is a strange choice. At $52, you're paying a premium for a label you can find at any grocery store. There's no reason to order this here.

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Pillsbury 'Roan Red', Cochise County + Braised Lamb Shoulder

The Roan Red is a Southern RhΓ΄ne-style blend with enough structure to stand up to braised lamb and enough fruit to keep it from getting too serious. It's the kind of match that feels obvious once you try it and makes the whole Arizona wine argument click.

🎲 The Bottom Line

FnB is making a real case for Arizona wine β€” not in a defensive, regional-pride way, but in a 'this is actually good, order it' way. If you're curious about what's growing in the Sonoita Valley and you want smart food to go with it, this is the room.

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