Safe Pours, Solid Picks, No Surprises
· Atlanta · Mediterranean · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 9, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Knife Modern Mediterranean’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Thirteen wines, all available by the glass — that's the whole list, and that tells you exactly what kind of wine program this is. Knife Modern Mediterranean isn't trying to impress anyone with obscure producers or deep cellar finds; it's built for people who want a glass with dinner without having to think too hard. The range is tight but priced reasonably enough that you won't feel robbed.
The list hits all the familiar checkpoints: a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc (Whitehaven), a California Chardonnay (Two Squared), a Riesling from the Mosel (Nik Weis), and a Prosecco DOC alongside its rosé sibling from Torresella. On the red side, J Lohr Merlot and Hess Maverick Cabernet Sauvignon cover the California base, while Domaine Bousquet Malbec brings in Argentina and Louis Latour Les Bastides represents Burgundy in pinot noir form. There's no real depth here — no reserve tier, no regional surprises, no adventurous detours — but every bottle is a recognizable, reliable name. It's a list assembled to avoid complaints, not to spark conversation.
The entire list is by the glass, which is either a feature or a red flag depending on what you're after. Prices run $10 to $16 per glass, with bottles landing between $39 and $62 — that's a markup structure that's fair without being generous. Rotation appears nonexistent; this looks like a static program that changes when a contract does, not when seasons do.
The Bottom Line
Knife Modern Mediterranean's wine list does exactly what it sets out to do: give every table a glass option without friction. If you're here for the food and just want something drinkable alongside it, the Domaine Bousquet Malbec or Nik Weis Riesling will serve you well at fair prices. Don't come expecting discovery — but don't worry about getting gouged either.
Norcross · Atlanta · Steakhouse / Seafood
A compact steakhouse list that bets on Cabernet, with seven of its 24 wines from Mendoza to Napa. Start with the Carnivor Cabernet at 9/12/36 next to your steak, and ask what the three numbers mean before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Midtown · Atlanta · American Tavern
A 39-wine Georgia list, 21 white and 18 red, with a red group built mostly on Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon and no prices posted. Start with the Encostas do Lima Vinho Verde from Portugal, or the Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir if you want red, and ask your server for prices and glass sizes before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Vinings · Atlanta · New Southern
A long bottle list that climbs to $1,850 Grand Cru Burgundy, with a 26-wine glass file from $12 to $25 as the easier way in; both change often. Order the $15 Famille Vincent Bourgogne Chardonnay by the glass, or the $23 Hartford Court Pinot Noir with the Maple Brined Duck Breast, and confirm vintages and prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list and glass file, not service, storage or markups.
Atlanta · Atlanta · New American
Trade Root plays it safe and charges for the privilege — markups lean steep and the list won't surprise anyone who's eaten at a mid-to-upscale American restaurant in the last decade. That said, 24 by-the-glass options anchored by a Coravin program gives you genuine flexibility, and the August Kesseler Riesling and Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny are legit finds in an otherwise predictable lineup. If you need wine that won't cause a debate at the table, Trade Root delivers — just don't come looking for discovery.
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Avondale Estates · Atlanta · Wine Bar / Listening Room
A compact wine list for a room that is mostly about music, with four glass pours and a bottle list that starts at $48 and stops at a $175 Champagne. Start with the $48 Martha Stouman Blanc, or the $65 Ziereisen Chasselas if you'd rather try something unusual, and confirm what's available since the menu is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Buckhead · Atlanta · Italian and Global
Sauce Buckhead brings a focused, Italy-first wine list that punches above its size — 24 labels, done with some care. The markups on American brands like Cakebread and Decoy are steep enough to sting, but the Italian selections are priced more reasonably and the by-the-glass program is coherent. If you stick to the Tuscan and Venetian bottles, you'll eat and drink well here.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
Miami Beach · Miami · Mediterranean
A big-name list built around Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy, with nine glasses from $15 to $25. If you want a glass, take the $24 Louis Latour Chablis or the $18 Black Stallion Cabernet; for a bottle, confirm the price first, since the bottle pages print no unit and the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
RiverPlace · Greenville · Mediterranean
The Lazy Goat's posted list is Old World and Mediterranean by design, with Lebanese, Israeli, Greek and Slovenian sections to order from. Start with the $10 Raza rosé by the 6 oz glass, then try the $55 Massaya Le Colombier from the Lebanese reds. The page says the list changes with availability, so confirm vintages and prices; this unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Western Ave · Albany · Mediterranean
Barcelona's bar menu posts more Spanish and Italian range than you might expect, from Rioja Crianza to a $125 Brunello. Try the Albariño at $9 $35 with seafood, or the Juan Gil red blend at $11 $40 if you want something fuller. Most wines show two prices with no unit labels and the page is undated, so confirm which is glass and which is bottle, and today's availability, when you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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