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Updated September 2026
Reviewed April 22, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Larks reads like a love letter to the Pacific Northwest — Oregon front and center, with enough California and France to keep things honest. It's not a sprawling tome, but it doesn't need to be. This is a focused, confident list that knows exactly who it's serving.
Oregon is the clear headline act here, with Willamette Valley heavyweights like Adelsheim, Ponzi, and Elk Cove anchoring the Pinot Noir section alongside regional producers from the Rogue Valley and Applegate Valley — a genuinely local touch you don't always see. France and California fill supporting roles, with Burgundy Pinot Noir nodding to the Old World template and Napa Cab giving the red meat crowd something to cheer about. Oregon Pinot Gris shows up as the white wine workhorse, a smart call in a farm-to-table room that leans vegetable-forward. The list runs 80-120 bottles, which is plenty for a dining room of this size and ethos — it's curated, not lazy.
Ten to sixteen options by the glass is a respectable spread for a neighborhood anchor restaurant in a small arts town. Expect Oregon Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris to dominate the pour list, which makes sense given the menu's seasonal, produce-driven personality. Prices land between $12 and $18 a glass — not a bargain, but fair for the quality tier on offer.
Elk Cove Willamette Valley Pinot Noir — $55
Elk Cove consistently punches above its price point, and at Larks the bottle pricing sits within reach of what you'd pay at a decent retail shop. For a Willamette Valley Pinot in a restaurant setting, this is the move.
Applegate Valley Oregon Pinot Gris
Most people sleeping on Southern Oregon's white wine moment will default to something safe, but the local Applegate Valley Pinot Gris pours with a minerality and texture that feels purpose-built for Larks' vegetable-forward dishes. It's the overlooked local hero on this list.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Cab at a Pacific Northwestern farm-to-table spot feels like an afterthought — it's here for the guest who won't try anything else, and the markup reflects that captive audience. Skip it; you're in Oregon wine country, act like it.
Ponzi Willamette Valley Pinot Noir + Summer Yellow Coconut Curry with Rice Noodles, Firm Tofu, Local Tomatoes, Sweet Onion, Eggplant, and Spinach
Ponzi's Pinot has enough fruit presence and low-enough tannin to stand up to coconut curry's richness without getting steamrolled by the spice. The earthy, cherry-driven profile finds common ground with the eggplant and wild mushrooms in the bowl.
The Bottom Line
Larks earns its Wine Spectator nod with a thoughtful, Oregon-first list that respects where it is and what's on the plate. It won't blow your mind, but it won't disappoint you either — and in a tourist town full of lazy lists, that's genuinely worth something.
· Ashland · Winery Tasting Room (snacks)
Dana Campbell Vineyards is a Wild Card precisely because it shouldn't work on paper — two wines, no full menu, tucked in Ashland — and yet the vibe, the setting, and the novelty of a Vionillo from the Rogue Valley make it a genuinely worthwhile stop. If you're already in southern Oregon wine country, swing in; just don't come here expecting options.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
· Ashland · Italian
Martino's is a comfortable, unpretentious Italian spot in a town with serious wine credentials — and the list seems to match that energy more than it challenges it. We don't have enough verified detail on the wine program to give you specific guidance on what to order, so our honest advice is to ask your server what's local and go from there. It's probably a fine night out. Just don't come here expecting a deep cellar.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Ashland · Alsatian French / Fine Dining
Nous is doing something genuinely unusual — building a wine list entirely around the logic of what they serve, not what's expected. If you walk in wanting a simple glass of red before dinner, you're at the wrong place; if you walk in willing to let the restaurant lead, the Vin Santo and Tokaji alone make it worth the trip. For Ashland, this is the most interesting eight-bottle list we've seen.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Ashland · American Bar & Grill
Louie's of Ashland is doing what a neighborhood bar-and-grill should — keeping the list approachable, nodding to local producers like Abacela and Del Rio, and not gouging anyone in the process. It's not a destination for wine, but it's a comfortable place to drink something decent while you eat. If you're in Ashland and not chasing a serious cellar, you won't leave disappointed.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Ashland · American Bistro / Fine Dining
Cocorico is quietly running one of the more interesting wine lists in southern Oregon — 73 labels, fair pricing, a bubbles section that punches above its weight, and a by-the-glass program that respects your intelligence. We'd send a friend here without hesitation, especially if they're the kind of person who orders Gruner instead of Chardonnay.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown / Plaza · Ashland · Wine bar with small plates
Liquid Assets is the kind of wine bar that rewards curious drinkers willing to look past the safe pours and dig into what the list is actually offering. Send your wine-curious friends here without hesitation — just steer them away from the Cupcake.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Twisp · Twisp · Farm to Table, Pacific Northwestern
The Veranda is a genuine surprise in the middle of nowhere — a lodge dining room that earns its Wine Spectator badge by committing hard to Washington State producers that actually matter. The gaps in list transparency keep it from being a destination purely for wine, but if you're already headed to the Methow Valley, drink here.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Medford · Medford · Farm to Table, Pacific Northwestern
Decant is the kind of place that makes you wish every mid-sized American city had its equivalent — a thoughtful, well-staffed wine program inside a charming old house, far enough off the radar to still feel like a discovery. Yes, send a friend here for wine, and tell them to ask the somm what's drinking well right now.
Solid Range
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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