Four by Brother Luck
Southwest Soul With a Surprisingly Fair Pour
Downtown · Colorado Springs · Southwestern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 3, 2026
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First Impression
Walking into Four by Brother Luck, the wine list isn't trying to compete with your attention — the food is doing most of the talking. But flip past the cocktail section and you find a short, unpretentious list that actually respects your wallet, which is more than you can say for most restaurants in this price range.
Selection Deep Dive
The list is compact but it has some thought behind it. You're getting an Argentine Malbec, a California Pinot, an Italian Barbera, and a Paso Robles Cabernet in the form of Austin Hope — a credible range even if it's not deep. The Lavignone Barbera d'Asti is the most interesting selection here, a Piedmont grape that rarely shows up on Southwestern menus and signals someone made at least one deliberate pick. Don't expect regional deep cuts or Old World rabbit holes, but the bases are covered without defaulting to Kendall-Jackson territory.
By the Glass
The by-the-glass program appears to be where the action is, with pours landing between $8 and $21 — a reasonable spread for a casual-elegant room. The Bieler La Jassine is a solid Provence-style option that shows a little range beyond the expected reds. Glass count is modest, but the quality-to-price ratio holds up better than most restaurants in the $31–$50 entree tier.
Lavignone Barbera d'Asti — $15
Twenty percent above retail is basically a rounding error. Barbera's natural acidity and food-friendliness make it the most versatile thing on this list, and at $15 a glass you're not sweating the decision.
Bieler La Jassine
Most people at a Southwestern spot are ordering red by reflex. The La Jassine — a structured, food-driven Southern French blend — is sitting there ready to actually complement the bold, smoky flavors on the menu, and most tables are sleeping on it.
Austin Hope
At $21 a glass it's the most expensive pour on the list, and while Austin Hope is a perfectly fine Paso Cab, it's widely available and you're paying a 67% markup on a bottle you can find at any well-stocked grocery store. The juice doesn't justify the premium here.
Lavignone Barbera d'Asti + Jalapeno Relleno
Barbera's bright acidity and low tannin cut through the richness of a stuffed pepper without fighting the heat. It's one of those combinations that makes spicy food taste better and the wine taste fresher — both things improve.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Four by Brother Luck isn't a wine destination, but it's running an honest, fair-priced list in a restaurant where the food is clearly the main event. Send a friend here for dinner and tell them to order the Barbera — they'll thank you.
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