Historic Grandeur Meets Solid Wine Fundamentals
Central Phoenix · Phoenix · American, Mediterranean · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 15, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Geordie's at the Wrigley Mansion’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Wingman Metrics
The wine list matches the mansion's elegant vibe — nothing radical, but thoughtfully curated with a sommelier's touch. You're paying for the 1930s grandeur and sunset views, and the wine prices reflect that upcharge.
The list leans Old World-friendly with solid representation from Willamette Valley, Marlborough, and European classics like Champagne Delamotte Brut. We're seeing smart picks like Montinore Estate Pinot Noir and Flowers Sonoma Coast alongside Italian curiosities like Marenco Brachetto D'Acqui. The Priorat and Portuguese selections suggest someone's paying attention beyond the usual suspects. Not a deep cellar, but no glaring gaps for a restaurant of this caliber.
The glass program is active enough to warrant a half-price special, which tells us they're rotating stock and keeping things fresh. Chemistry Pinot Gris and Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc are safe crowd-pleasers, but the presence of a sommelier suggests the pour list goes deeper than what we're seeing in the limited data.
Montinore Estate Pinot Noir Red Cap Willamette Valley 2022 — Unknown
Biodynamic producer with serious chops at an accessible price point for Oregon Pinot
Marenco Brachetto D'Acqui 'Pineto' 2016
Lightly sparkling, sweet red from Piedmont that most diners skip — perfect with dessert or as a palate reset
Quinta Do Noval 10 Year Tawny Port
At $13 a glass with a 208% markup over retail, you're overpaying for the view
Flowers Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2022 + Osso Buco
Elegant, high-acid Pinot cuts through the richness of braised veal without overpowering the delicate sauce
Varies — Half-priced wines by the glass from Geordie's wine list
The Bottom Line
The wine program is competent and the half-price glass nights show commitment, but those port markups sting. Come for the sunset and the sommelier's guidance, not the bargains.
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