Western grit, Napa muscle, game on
North of Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 19, 2026
Wingman Metrics
You walk in past mounted elk heads and hand-hewn timber, and the wine list feels exactly like the room — unapologetically Western and not trying to impress anyone from San Francisco. The list leans hard into California Cabernet, which makes sense when the menu is built around bison and elk, but don't come looking for surprises. This is a list designed to sell confidence, not curiosity.
The list runs somewhere in the 50-80 bottle range with a tight focus on Napa Valley and Sonoma, plus a nod toward Washington State. You'll find the greatest hits — Jordan, Stag's Leap, Cakebread, Caymus — which are reliably solid but also reliably marked up to tourist-town prices. There's no real old-world presence to speak of, no Rhône to match the elk, no Barolo moment hiding in the back pages. It's a list that says 'we know you want a big Cab with your bison ribeye' and leans into that without apology.
The by-the-glass program runs roughly 10-14 options in the $12-$20 range, which covers the bases without anything particularly exciting. Expect the usual suspects — a Chardonnay, a couple of Cabs, maybe a Pinot — but don't expect the pours to rotate with the seasons. It gets the job done for a table that can't agree on a bottle.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $50-$70
Jordan is one of the more honestly priced Cabs on the list relative to what you're getting — elegant, food-friendly, and less inflated than the cult names sitting next to it. Order this before you reach for the Caymus.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people at this table are ordering Caymus on name recognition alone, but Stag's Leap is the more interesting Cab — better structure, more complexity, and a pedigree that actually means something. It tends to get overlooked because it doesn't have the marketing machine behind it.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus has become the Cheesecake Factory of Napa Cab — everyone knows it, everyone orders it, and restaurant markup on it is brutal. You're paying a premium for a wine that's been optimized for mass appeal. At a tourist-adjacent Jackson Hole steakhouse, expect to pay well over retail for the privilege.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Bison Ribeye
Bison is leaner than beef with a slightly sweeter, earthier flavor profile — Jordan's softer tannins and red fruit backbone don't bulldoze the meat the way a bigger, oakier Cab would. It lets the bison actually taste like bison.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Gun Barrel is the right call for a celebratory game-meat dinner in Jackson Hole, and the wine list will keep you comfortable without blowing your mind. Stick to Jordan, dodge the Caymus markup, and let the elk do the heavy lifting.
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
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
Mall del Norte Area · Laredo · Steakhouse
Texas Roadhouse Laredo is a great spot for a $17 steak and a bucket of rolls — the wine list is an afterthought and everyone involved knows it. Order a margarita, or grab the Ste. Michelle Riesling and call it a night.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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