Solid mountain lodge list, no surprises
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Rocky Mountain American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 20, 2026
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The wine list at Gamefish lands exactly where you'd expect from a high-end ski lodge restaurant — heavy California presence, some French nods, and a clear preference for recognizable names over discovery. It's polished, it's competent, and it won't embarrass anyone at the table. Just don't expect it to surprise you.
At 150–200 bottles, this is a respectable list for a resort property in the Tetons. California dominates — Caymus, Jordan, Rombauer, Duckhorn — with Pacific Northwest making a solid showing and Burgundy and Bordeaux rounding out the Old World corner. The regional story is cohesive but safe, leaning hard into crowd-pleasing producers that guests already know and trust. There's not much here for the adventurous drinker looking to go off-road, but if you want a dependable bottle to go with your elk chop, they've got you covered.
Somewhere in the 12–18 range by the glass, which is a solid count for a lodge dining room. Expect the usual suspects — Rombauer Chardonnay almost certainly holds a pour spot, and a California Cab or two will anchor the reds. Rotation appears limited; this feels like a list that gets set at the start of the season and stays put.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — Unknown
Jordan punches above its resort-list placement — it's consistently made, widely respected, and tends to be one of the fairer markups on lists like this where Caymus commands a premium. If you're splitting a bottle over steaks, Jordan is the move.
Duckhorn Merlot
Merlot gets ignored at steakhouse-adjacent lists because everyone reaches for Cab, but Duckhorn's Napa Valley bottling is genuinely good — richer and more structured than the grape's reputation suggests. It also plays beautifully against game meat, which Gamefish has plenty of.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is on every resort wine list in America and gets marked up accordingly. You're paying a premium for a name, not a revelation. There are better bottles on this list for the same or less money.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Elk or Bison Entrée
Jordan's structured tannins and dark fruit profile stand up to the lean, bold flavors of game meat without overwhelming it — a better match than the heavier, jammier Caymus, which can bulldoze more delicate game preparations.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Gamefish is the wine list equivalent of a reliable mountain guide — it'll get you where you're going safely, but don't expect any off-trail adventures. With a sommelier on staff and a proper cellar, it's a solid choice for a splurge dinner after a long day on the slopes; just temper expectations on value.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty — but the list is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it. Order a beer, enjoy the ribs, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting — no more, no less. You'll drink well here if you pick smart, but this isn't a destination for wine people so much as a very competent resort bar that happens to have Opus One on the list.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is — a bakery-café with a genuinely thoughtful short list of natural pours at fair prices. If you're in Jackson and want a glass of something interesting without the steakhouse markup, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town of Jackson · Jackson Hole · French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole — the sommelier influence is visible, the European focus is coherent, and the list has depth worth exploring. Just go in knowing the markups are hotel-resort territory, and steer toward the Old World bottles where the curation is strongest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
East of Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly — reliable, a little expensive, and zero risk. If you're here for the views and the bison, you'll drink well enough; just don't come expecting the list to match the drama outside the window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Tapas / Wine Bar
Bin22 is the wine bar that has no business being this good in the middle of Wyoming ski country, and that's exactly why we're sending people here. If you're in Jackson Hole and you care about what's in your glass, this is the only address that matters.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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