Classic resort wine list, no surprises
Broadmoor · Colorado Springs · Steakhouse and American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 14, 2026
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Walking into La Taverne, the list reads exactly like you'd expect from a historic resort steakhouse — heavy Napa Cabernet, some Burgundy for the table that knows what they're doing, and enough Bordeaux to keep the old-money crowd happy. It's polished and well-curated, but it's not trying to surprise you. This is a wine list that exists to complement a $65 prime ribeye, and it does that job well.
The backbone here is California — Opus One, Caymus Special Selection, Silver Oak, Jordan, and Duckhorn Three Palms are all present, which tells you exactly who this list is built for. Burgundy and Bordeaux make an appearance for the old-world faithful, and Washington State adds a little geographic range without going too adventurous. Peter Michael Chardonnay is a standout inclusion on the white side — it's a serious wine that signals someone on staff actually cares. The list doesn't venture into anything natural, esoteric, or left-field, which will delight half the room and bore the other half.
With an estimated 14–20 pours by the glass, there's enough range to navigate dinner without committing to a bottle. Expect glass prices to run $16–$30, which is in line with the resort pricing reality — you're paying for the setting as much as the wine. Rotation appears minimal; this reads as a set program rather than a dynamic weekly selection.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) — $70–$90/bottle (est.)
Jordan is consistently well-priced for what it delivers — a structured, food-friendly Cab that doesn't demand the Opus One premium. If the markup here is even half-reasonable, it's the smart move at a table full of red meat.
Peter Michael Chardonnay (Knights Valley)
Most people at a steakhouse are reaching for Cabernet before they even open the menu. Peter Michael's Chardonnay is one of California's finest whites — complex, mineral-driven, and serious enough to hold its own against the raw bar and seafood towers. Order it for the table before anyone orders a steak and watch it disappear.
Opus One (Napa Valley)
Opus One is fine wine — nobody's arguing that. But at a resort restaurant, expect a markup that puts it well past the point of value. You're paying for the name recognition and the story it tells at the table. Order Jordan instead and pocket the difference.
Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot (Napa Valley) + USDA Prime Bone-In Ribeye
Three Palms is one of Napa's benchmark Merlots — plush, structured, and rich without being heavy. It matches the fat and char of a prime ribeye without the tannin aggression of a big Cab. It's the sleeper call on a menu full of Cabernet obvious choices.
The Bottom Line
La Taverne is a well-run, properly staffed wine program inside one of Colorado's most storied resort properties — expect to pay for the privilege and the setting. If you stick to Jordan and Peter Michael and resist the siren call of the trophy bottles, you'll drink very well here.
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Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Famous Steakhouse is the dependable old hand — the wine list won't excite you, but it won't embarrass you either, and with a prime rib in front of you and a Stag's Leap in the glass, that's a perfectly decent Thursday night. Just don't come looking for discovery.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Manitou Springs · Colorado Springs · Mexican / Tex-Mex
Crystal Park Cantina is a genuinely fun spot for tacos and margaritas with a mountain view — lean into that and skip the wine entirely. The list is overpriced grocery store inventory with no ambition, and no amount of scenery changes that.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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The Cliff House wine program is the dependable friend who always shows up dressed well — you know exactly what you're getting, and it's genuinely good, even if it never blows your mind. For a special occasion in the mountains, this is a comfortable, well-run room that will take care of you.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown / West Colorado · Colorado Springs · Fine Dining / Steak & Seafood
Pepper Tree is a reliable wine stop for what it is — a classic Colorado fine-dining room where the tableside Steak Diane is the main event and the wine list is a well-behaved supporting cast. Don't come here chasing discovery, but do come knowing you'll drink decently without drama.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Northeast / University Village · Colorado Springs · Upscale American Steakhouse
Cowboy Star delivers exactly what a Colorado Springs steakhouse crowd wants from a wine list — familiar names, properly stored, and no homework required. It's not a destination for wine, but it won't embarrass you either; just steer toward Jordan over Caymus and pocket the difference.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Knight's is a beloved Ann Arbor institution for a reason — but that reason is not the wine list. If you're coming for the prime rib or the burger, you'll have a great time; just order a beer or a cocktail and don't think too hard about the Cab.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Bake's Place Prime is a dependable wine list for a steakhouse night out — it won't surprise you, but it won't let you down if you know where to look. The markups sting a bit, but order the Force Majeure or the Barolo instead of the obvious hits and you'll leave happy.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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