Wisconsin Supper Club Hiding a Serious Cellar
Sauk City · Sauk City · American, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 1, 2026
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You're on State Highway 78 in Sauk City, Wisconsin, pulling into a two-story building that's been standing since the 1800s, and the last thing you expect is a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list. But here we are. The supper club format sets low expectations, which makes what's inside the more satisfying.
Green Acres leans hard into California, and honestly, for a steak-forward supper club, that's the right call. The lineup reads like a greatest-hits album of Napa: Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, Cakebread, Rombauer — all names that belong next to a ribeye. It's not an adventurous list, and if you're hunting for Burgundy or anything with a cork dork pedigree, you'll leave disappointed. But within its lane, the 100-200 bottle range is well-curated and purpose-built for the food it's meant to accompany.
The BTG program runs 10-20 options, which is genuinely respectable for a Wisconsin highway supper club. Expect the usual California suspects represented by the glass — likely Rombauer Chardonnay making an appearance for the crowd that orders it by name. Rotation isn't confirmed, so don't bank on anything too dynamic week to week.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $60
Jordan consistently punches above its retail price in restaurant settings, and at a supper club where markups can creep, it tends to stay in reasonable territory. Classic Alexander Valley structure that makes a steak taste better without requiring a second mortgage.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people at a supper club reach for Caymus or Silver Oak by default — understandable, but Stag's Leap brings more restraint and complexity to the table. It's the wine on this list that rewards attention, and in a room full of name-brand reflex orders, it almost always gets overlooked.
Rombauer Chardonnay
Nothing wrong with Rombauer as a wine — it's just that it's everywhere, it's heavily marked up at most restaurants, and you can buy it at your local grocery store for half the price. Save the budget for the red side of the list.
Duckhorn Merlot + Steak
Duckhorn Merlot has the weight and plum-dark fruit to stand up to a serious cut of beef without the tannic aggression of a full Cab. It's the move when you want something that complements the char without fighting it.
🎲 The Bottom Line
A Wisconsin supper club earning a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is genuinely surprising, and Green Acres earns it by stocking a focused, California-forward list that's built for exactly the kind of food it serves. It won't impress the natural wine crowd, but it'll take great care of anyone who wants a proper bottle with a proper steak in a historic room off the highway.
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