Eight Bottles Deep and Already Bored
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Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 17, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Highnote ATL’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Eight wines. That's it. The entire list fits on a cocktail napkin, and not in the charming 'small but thoughtful' way — more in the 'we needed something for the table that isn't soda' way. This is a drinks destination where wine is clearly the afterthought.
The list reads like someone pulled the most recognizable grocery store labels and called it a day. You've got two proseccos (Gambino and Bollicini), a rosé with a fun name (Space Age), and a lineup of approachable, mass-market bottles — McBride Sisters Pinot Gris, Innocent Bystander Sauv Blanc, Drumhellar Chardonnay, Intercept Red Blend, and SeaGlass Cab. No old world, no surprises, no depth. Every single bottle is a safe, commercially accessible pour that most guests will recognize from their local Kroger.
All eight wines are available by the glass, which sounds generous until you realize the list is only eight bottles total. Pours range from $8 to $21, and at the top end of that range you're paying restaurant markup on wines that retail for $12-$15. There's no rotation, no discovery — what you see is what you get, indefinitely.
McBride Sisters Pinot Gris — $13
The McBride Sisters label actually carries some meaningful story behind it, and Pinot Gris in this style is an easy, crowd-pleasing pour. If you're going to drink wine here, this is the safest bet for your dollar.
Space Age Rosé
Nobody comes to a place called Highnote ATL and orders the rosé, but if you want something light and sessionable without committing to bubbles or a heavy red, this is quietly your best move of the evening.
SeaGlass Cabernet Sauvignon
SeaGlass Cab retails around $10-$12 a bottle. At restaurant markup by the glass, you're paying a significant premium for a wine that has no business being the anchor red on any list. Order the cocktail instead.
Innocent Bystander Sauvignon Blanc + Unknown — menu details unavailable
Without menu data we can't make a specific dish call, but the Innocent Bystander Sauv Blanc is your best all-purpose food wine on this list — crisp, citrusy, and forgiving enough to work with most lighter fare.
The Bottom Line
Highnote ATL is clearly a vibe-first, wine-second kind of place, and that's fine — but if you're hoping to drink well, the list gives you very little to work with. Order a cocktail, save the wine focus for your next stop.
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