Beer Town's Surprisingly Decent Wine Stop
Downtown · Bend · Gastropub
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 21, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Jackalope Gastropub & Brewery’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walk into a place called Jackalope Gastropub and your expectations for the wine list are, let's say, managed. But flip past the tap list and there's a 40-label wine program sitting there, anchored in the Pacific Northwest with a few California ringers. It's not trying to be a wine bar — and honestly, that honesty is refreshing.
The list leans into its West Coast roots, with Oregon and Washington doing the heavy lifting alongside California. Willamette Valley Pinot Noir shows they understand their backyard, and the inclusion of Duckhorn Napa Cabernet signals they want something recognizable for the Cab crowd. Forty labels is a respectable number for a gastropub that primarily wants you drinking their house beer. The gaps are predictable — don't come looking for Burgundy or anything from the Southern Hemisphere — but what's here is coherent and purposeful.
Eight by-the-glass options in the $10–$18 range covers the basics without insulting anyone. It's not a rotating program with weekly pours — this list feels like it gets updated seasonally at best. That said, $10 entry point means you can try something without committing to a bottle on a Tuesday night burger run.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir — $14
Oregon Pinot by the glass at a gastropub in Bend is exactly the right call. You're drinking local, the price is fair, and it holds up against the richer dishes on the menu far better than anything from Napa would.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Most people at a brew pub default to beer without a second thought, but the Willamette Pinot is genuinely worth ordering here — it's the wine that most clearly shows someone on staff made a considered regional choice, not just grabbed a distributor sheet.
Duckhorn Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Duckhorn is a fine wine, but at gastropub markup it's going to run you toward the top of that $90 ceiling for a bottle you could find at any wine shop in town. The brand recognition is doing the pricing work here, not the context.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir + Jackalope Burger
Oregon Pinot has enough structure and dark fruit to cut through a juicy burger without the tannin overload you'd get from a Cab. It's an underrated burger wine and this pairing proves the point.
The Bottom Line
Jackalope isn't your destination wine bar, but for a casual night out in downtown Bend, the list is honest, the prices don't sting, and the Willamette Valley Pinot reminds you that you're in Oregon. Order a pint, then order a glass — nobody's judging.
Downtown Bend · Bend · Wine Bar & Retail Wine Shop
Viaggio is the kind of wine bar that has no business being this good in a ski town, and that's exactly why it earned a Wild Card badge. If you care about what's in your glass, make a stop here before or after dinner — you'll leave with a better bottle than you planned on.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Westside (Galveston Avenue area) · Bend · Italian (Tuscan-focused, handmade pasta)
Trattoria Sbandati is a small Italian restaurant with a small Italian wine list that punches well above its size because someone made real choices instead of filling slots. If you're in Bend and you want to drink actual Tuscan wine with actual Tuscan food, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Old Mill District · Bend · Italian-American
Pastini is a Lazy List on a normal night, but Wine Wednesday flips the math enough to make it worth a visit if you know what you're doing — show up on Wednesday, order the Elk Cove or Cooper Mountain, skip the Ste. Michelle, and enjoy your pasta. Any other night, manage your expectations accordingly.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Tetherow · Bend · Upscale Pacific Northwest and New American
Solomon's is a safe, well-intentioned resort wine program that does Oregon proud without doing anything adventurous — come for the elk and the Drouhin, not for discovery. If you're staying at Tetherow or celebrating something, it delivers. If you're driving across Bend specifically for the wine list, adjust your expectations.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Tetherow · Bend · Elevated pub fare with American and Scottish-inspired dishes
The Row is a reliable pour in a beautiful setting — the wine list won't blow your mind, but the Sokol Blosser rosé and a smart sparkling pick make it easy enough to drink well here. Order the fish, grab the rosé, enjoy the view.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eastside · Bend · Casual American café with wood-fired pizza and seasonal, locally sourced dishes
Jackson's Corner Eastside is a counter-service café that quietly put together a wine list worth paying attention to — Oregon-focused, fairly priced, and genuinely thoughtful for the format. Send a friend here if they want good pizza and don't want to feel gouged for drinking something decent with it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Wichita · Gastropub
Sheet's Creek is a reliable pour in a landlocked city — nothing here will surprise a seasoned wine drinker, but it won't embarrass you either. Send your friends if they like California reds and don't want to think too hard about it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Union Street · Traverse City · Gastropub
7 Monks is a beer bar first and a wine program somewhere around fourth, but the short list is priced fairly, includes a local Michigan pour worth ordering, and doesn't try to be something it's not. Send a wine-drinking friend here if they're cool with keeping it simple.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown / Oak Street · Ashland · Gastropub
The Noble Fox is a brewpub, and you should drink like it — order a house beer and enjoy the atmosphere. If you're committed to wine, stick to the Collet or the Provence rosé and set your expectations accordingly.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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