Thai Spice Meets California and French Ambition
Henderson · Thai · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 17, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Lamaii’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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A Thai restaurant with a Wine Spectator Award and a dedicated sommelier is not something you expect to find off St. Rose Parkway in Henderson — but here we are, and it works. The list is compact but clearly curated with intention, leaning hard into California and France, which sounds conventional until you realize someone actually thought about how these wines sit next to bold, aromatic Thai food.
The 80-120 bottle list keeps its focus tight: California and France, with recognizable names anchoring both ends of the price range. You have Kistler and Cakebread on the Chardonnay side, Paul Hobbs and Joseph Phelps Insignia for Cabernet drinkers who want to splurge, and Domaine Drouhin Oregon sneaking in as a Pacific Northwest outlier. The Louis Jadot Burgundy entry and Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling give the list some range and a smart nod to wines that actually play well with spice. Gaps exist — if you want natural wine or something from the Southern Hemisphere, you are out of luck — but what is here is well-chosen rather than just filler.
With 12-18 pours available by the glass, there is enough to build a full meal around without committing to a bottle, which matters when you are working through multiple Thai dishes with different heat levels. The Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling almost certainly earns its spot on the glass list, and that is exactly where it belongs. We would love to see more rotation here, but what exists is functional and thoughtfully assembled.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $35
Off-dry Riesling and Thai food is one of the most reliable combinations in the book — bright acidity, a touch of residual sweetness, and it actually tames the heat rather than fighting it. At the lower end of this list's price range, it is the easiest call on the menu.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir
Everyone at this table is eyeing the Burgundy and the California Cabs, but this Oregon Pinot — made by a Burgundy house that actually knows what they are doing — offers that same earthy, red-fruit elegance at a fraction of the prestige price. It has the delicacy to work alongside lighter Thai dishes without steamrolling the kitchen's flavors.
Joseph Phelps Insignia
Insignia is a great wine, full stop — but it tops out above $200 on a list built around Thai cuisine, and a powerful Napa Cab blend is not doing your spicy crab curry any favors. You are paying a significant premium for a bottle that is genuinely fighting the food. Save Insignia for a steakhouse where it can actually shine.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling + Spicy Crab Curry
The curry's heat and richness need something with acidity and a whisper of sweetness to keep things balanced — not a tannic red that amplifies the spice. The Riesling cools the fire, brightens the seafood, and lets the curry's aromatics do their thing.
The Bottom Line
Lamaii is doing something genuinely unusual: a legit upscale Thai kitchen in Henderson with a sommelier, a Wine Spectator credential, and a list that actually makes sense alongside the food. If you are looking for an excuse to order the Riesling with your curry and feel good about it, this is your place.
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