Fogo de Chão

Walking into a Brazilian churrascaria in Brea, you're not exactly expecting a Wine Spectator-recognized list — but here we are. The wine program punches well above what the all-you-can-eat meat spectacle suggests, with 120-plus bottles anchored by Argentina, Chile, and California. It's the kind of list that makes you do a double-take before the first gaucho even reaches your table.

The list leans hard into South America, which makes total sense when you're eating fire-roasted picanha and lamb chops. Argentina gets the deepest treatment — Catena Zapata, Achaval Ferrer, Clos de los Siete, and Zuccardi Valle de Uco give you a legitimate cross-section of Mendoza's best. Chile shows up strong with Concha y Toro Don Melchor and Montes Alpha, both reliable heavy-hitters for this format. California rounds things out with Jordan, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, and even Opus One for those who want to make the dinner an event. There's no real white wine story here — this list is built for red meat and makes no apologies about it.

Twelve to twenty pours by the glass is a generous spread for a steakhouse chain, running $10–$18. We'd expect to find Montes Alpha and something from Achaval Ferrer anchoring the pour options — solid choices that match the protein-forward menu without breaking the bank. Rotation appears minimal, but at these prices the by-the-glass program is a legitimate entry point before you commit to a bottle.