Big Game, Decent Pours, Fair Prices
Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 19, 2026
Wingman Metrics
You walk into a room full of mounted animals and immediately know you're not at a wine bar — and that's fine. The wine list is short and straightforward, built entirely around what a Jackson Hole tourist reaching for a big red alongside an elk steak is going to want. No surprises, no pretension, no wasted column space.
The list runs 20–35 selections and stays firmly in California, Oregon, and Argentina territory. You've got your Cabernet hierarchy covered from Bonanza up through Decoy and into Jordan, with some Pinot Noir representation via Elk Cove and Hahn, plus Alamos and Apothic for the broader table. Don't come here looking for Rhône, Rioja, or anything remotely left-field — this list was built to complement wild game without confusing anyone. It does exactly that job, if not much more.
Eight by-the-glass options get the job done for a steakhouse of this size. The range spans $12 to $28 and covers Cab, Pinot, Malbec, and a crowd-pleasing red blend. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority here — what you see is what you get, menu to menu.
Jordan Cabernet — $28/glass
Jordan retails for around $28 a bottle, and they're pouring it for $28 a glass — yes, that math is unusual. At those margins, you're essentially drinking Jordan at cost, and for a wine this polished, that's a genuine no-brainer next to a bison ribeye.
Elk Cove Pinot Noir
Everyone in Wyoming is reaching for the biggest Cab on the list, which means the Elk Cove Pinot Noir gets ignored. Oregon Pinot with wild game — especially elk — actually makes a lot of sense, and Elk Cove is a legitimate Willamette producer worth your attention at $18 a glass.
Apothic Red Blend
Apothic is a grocery store wine through and through, and at $12 a glass you can do better on this very same list. The Alamos Malbec at the same price point is a far more interesting pour.
Elk Cove Pinot Noir + Elk steak
Elk is lean, minerally, and doesn't need a tank Cab trying to overpower it. The Elk Cove Pinot has enough structure and earthy character to actually complement the game without burying it — and yes, the name alignment is a bonus.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Gun Barrel isn't trying to be a wine destination, but those markups — especially on Jordan — are genuinely hard to argue with. If you're here for wild game and a solid red, you'll leave satisfied and not feeling robbed.
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
Las Colinas · Irving · Steakhouse
The Keg Las Colinas is a reliable wine stop for steak night — it won't dazzle you, and the markups will sting if you're paying attention, but the heavy hitters are real and the list does its job. Send your friend here for a Cab and a ribeye, not a wine revelation.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
I-35 / North Creek · Laredo · Steakhouse
Outback Laredo's wine program is a national chain doing national chain things — predictable, overpriced relative to quality, and staffed by people who aren't expected to know anything about what they're pouring. Come for the Bloomin' Onion, stick to a cocktail, and save the wine order for somewhere that cares.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Creek / I-35 · Laredo · Steakhouse
Logan's Roadhouse is not a wine destination — it's a steakhouse chain where wine clearly wasn't part of the concept. Order a beer, order a cocktail, and save the bottle for a restaurant that's actually trying.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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