Frederick's

Frederick's rolls out a 150-200 bottle list that reads like a wine primer for people who trust Wine Spectator's top 100. This is upscale dining for folks who want Silver Oak on the table and aren't interested in surprises.

The list leans heavily on California heavyweights—Duckhorn, Cakebread, Joseph Phelps, Silver Oak—with French classics like Louis Jadot Meursault and Taittinger Prestige Rosé rounding out the upper tier. You'll find solid regional coverage across Napa, Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne, but this isn't a place hunting for obscure appellations or natural wine experiments. The $28-$248+ bottle range gives you flexibility, though the top end skews toward recognizable labels rather than deep cellar finds. It's a safe, corporate-friendly list that won't offend anyone but won't blow minds either.

The 15-20 glass pours run $9-$19, which is fair for this category of restaurant. Expect Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, and other wine-by-committee selections that move volume. The pours are what they are—reliable workhorses that pair with expense accounts and don't demand much thought.