Bubbles and Burgundy in the Desert Sun
· Gilbert · Southwestern fine dining · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 7, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Lon's at The Hermosa’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Lon's arrives looking polished — a tight 37-label program that signals someone made intentional choices. Bubbles get their own section, Louis Jadot shows up twice, and the glass prices range from a very approachable $9 for Segura Viudas Cava all the way up to $35 for Far Niente Chardonnay. It's a hotel bar list doing its best impression of a destination wine list, and it mostly pulls it off.
The list leans heavily on recognizable names — Rombauer, Far Niente, Veuve Clicquot, Caymus — which tells you the audience here isn't looking to discover anything new. The bubbles section is genuinely the most interesting part: Roederer Estate from Anderson Valley at $18/glass is a legitimate find alongside Champagne heavy-hitters like G.H. Mumm and Veuve. Whites skew toward Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc with some solid entries — Ronsard Sancerre, Craggy Range Te Muna Road, and Lingua Franca's Avni from Willamette Valley add some real credibility. The red side of things is thinner: Greenwing Cabernet, Sea Sun by Caymus Pinot Noir, and Louis Jadot's Coteaux Bourguignon are doing the heavy lifting, which isn't a lot of heavy lifting.
All 37 labels are available by the glass, which is either ambitious or a sign that portions and turnover are being managed carefully — either way, the range is broad. At the low end, the Segura Viudas Brut Rosé at $9/glass is an honest pour of honest Cava. At the top end, $35 for a glass of Far Niente Chardonnay or Veuve Clicquot is a commitment, but this is a fine dining patio in Gilbert, Arizona, so adjust expectations accordingly.
The Bottom Line
Lon's at The Hermosa offers a competent, crowd-friendly wine program that plays it safe with recognizable labels and a markup structure that reflects the fine dining setting. The bubbles selection is the genuine highlight — Roederer Estate at $18/glass alone justifies opening the wine list. If you're looking for discovery or value hunting, you'll find limited opportunities here, but if you want a reliable glass of something respectable on a Southwestern patio, Lon's will not embarrass you.
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· Gilbert · Burgers and Wine Bar
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Crowd Pleasers
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· Gilbert · Seafood
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· Gilbert · Fine Dining
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· Gilbert · Italian and Pizza
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· Gilbert · Wine bar
Bottles & Boards earns its 'Wild Card' badge by doing something quietly clever in Gilbert: it pairs a focused, approachable wine list with genuine category thinking — non-alcoholic options, a surprise grape like Valdigue, and real Champagne at honest prices. It's not a destination for serious collectors, but if you want a well-poured glass in a relaxed setting without getting gouged, this is the spot.
Small but Thoughtful
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