Honest pours for a shrimp shack crowd
Rocketts Landing · Richmond · Seafood
Reviewed March 20, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list here is exactly what you'd expect from a casual seafood spot — short, approachable, and built for people who want something cold in a glass while they eat shrimp. No pretense, no deep cuts, no one trying to upsell you on anything. What's surprising is how fair the pricing is.
Seven by-the-glass options cover the obvious bases: a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from The Ned, a French Chardonnay from Laurent Miquel Père et Fils, a Spanish Garnacha from Viña Temprana, Prosecco, Rosé, and a Cabernet Sauvignon. It's not adventurous — there's no skin-contact anything, no obscure regional finds, no half-bottles. But everything on the list actually makes sense for the food, which counts for something. The regional spread — New Zealand, France, Spain — is modest but at least not all California supermarket brands.
All seven options are available by the glass, priced between $8.75 and $10.50. That's a genuinely reasonable range for Richmond right now, and the markup on most pours is shockingly low. Rotation appears minimal — this looks like a set list that doesn't change much — but at these prices, it's hard to complain too loudly.
Laurent Miquel Père et Fils Chardonnay — $8.75
A French Chardonnay for under nine bucks a glass, marked up less than 35% over retail. Languedoc Chardonnay at this price point drinks way above its station, and it's the lowest-priced pour on the list.
Viña Temprana Old Vine Garnacha
Nobody comes to a shrimp shack looking for Spanish Garnacha, and that's a shame. Old vine Garnacha has that earthy, rustic edge that holds up to bold flavors — order it with the Shrimp Boil if you want to throw everyone at the table off.
Prosecco (bottle)
The by-the-glass Prosecco at $10 is fine, but if you're thinking about springing for the bottle at $30, walk away — that's a 50% markup over a $20 retail bottle, which is noticeably greedier than everything else on this list.
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc + Coconut Shrimp
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and fried coconut shrimp are basically made for each other — the wine's citrus and grassy bite cuts through the sweetness of the coconut coating and keeps everything feeling light and tropical.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Island Shrimp Co. isn't a wine destination, but it's doing something most casual seafood spots don't: charging fair prices and stocking a list that actually fits the food. Come for the shrimp, have a glass without feeling ripped off.
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