Solid pours in ski town sheep's clothing
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · May 22, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Gather Restaurant + Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The list at Gather reads like a greatest hits of American wine retail — familiar labels, approachable prices on paper, and nothing that's going to challenge anyone's assumptions. It fits the room: warm, casual-chic, the kind of place where you're equally comfortable in ski boots or a blazer. The problem is that 'comfortable' and 'interesting' rarely share a table here.
California dominates almost completely, with Pacific Northwest as a distant second and Europe showing up mostly as a token Prosecco or a Champagne at the top of the list. The producers — Prisoner, Belle Glos, La Crema, Joel Gott, Elouan, Imagery — are perfectly fine wines you can find at any Total Wine in the lower 48. There's no regional Wyoming angle, no small-producer hunting, no old-world depth worth mentioning. It's a list built to not offend, which is a different thing than being built to impress.
Ten to fourteen pours by the glass is a respectable number for a room this size, and the range covers the bases: Champagne, Prosecco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet. What's missing is any rotation or adventurous edge — these are permanent fixtures, not a program someone is actively curating. At $11–$18 a glass, you're paying Jackson Hole prices for mainstream California wines, which is survivable but not exactly exciting.
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc — $11–$13/glass
It's the least marked-up, most food-friendly option on the list. Fresh, citrus-forward, and cuts through anything rich on the menu without drama. Order it, don't overthink it.
Elouan Pinot Noir
It gets overshadowed by Belle Glos' marketing muscle, but Elouan's Oregon Pinot punches above its price point with real red fruit and a lighter touch. Most tables skip it for the flashier labels — their loss.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
At $52 a bottle, you're paying nearly 3x retail for a wine that costs $18 at your local grocery store. It's a fine Chardonnay, but this is the most egregious markup on the list and there's no reason to subsidize it.
The Prisoner Red Blend + Pork Shank
The Prisoner is a rich, fruit-forward blend that can handle the weight of a braised pork shank without getting lost. The wine's dark fruit and subtle spice play well against the savory, fatty depth of the dish. Just be aware you're paying $96 for a $45 bottle — factor that into your enthusiasm.
The Bottom Line
Gather is a comfortable, well-run restaurant where the wine list is an afterthought dressed up in nice stemware. Drink here because you like the room and the food, not because you're chasing something interesting in the glass.
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
· Lake Geneva · New American
Turf. Kitchen + Tap looks like a solid resort wine program — broad enough geographically to suggest some genuine effort, casual enough in setting that nobody's going to quiz you on your order. We'd feel comfortable sending a friend here for a relaxed dinner with a decent glass of wine, but we'd stop short of calling it a destination for the list itself. Come for the views and the Choriqueso; the wine will take care of itself.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Sonoma · New American
El Dorado Kitchen isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's set up squarely in one, and the list reflects that self-awareness. Fair pricing, smart local representation, a few genuinely interesting outliers, and the full list available by the glass make this a reliable stop for a well-poured evening in Sonoma. If you're after a deep cellar or something truly adventurous, look elsewhere — but if you want to drink well without stress, this delivers.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · New American
Siren has a wine list that punches above its weight in a few key areas — particularly the by-the-glass whites and the Champagne bottle program — but the markup structure means you're spending real money to access it. If you're the kind of diner who wants to order Furmint on a Tuesday night in Atlanta, this is one of the few places that makes that possible, and that alone earns it a spot on the shortlist.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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