Houston's 1,500-bottle deep Mediterranean wine temple
Montrose · Houston · Mediterranean · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · March 9, 2026
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You open the wine list and realize you'll need a second dinner reservation just to finish reading it. With over 1,500 selections, this isn't a wine list — it's a library with a Master Sommelier as your librarian. The Mediterranean focus means you're diving into Greek, Sicilian, and Catalan producers most Houston restaurants wouldn't touch, alongside heavyweight Burgundy and Champagne that could fund a small car.
The range here is absurd in the best way. You've got magnums of Armand Rousseau Charmes Chambertin sitting next to approachable Greek bottles like the 2021 Gerovassiliou Malagousia and 2020 Skouras Agiorgitiko 'Saint George'. The Champagne section runs deep with gems like Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs 'Louis', while the Mediterranean focus brings serious depth in regions most wine lists treat as afterthoughts — Piemonte, Sicily, Catalan, and an impressive Greek lineup including the 2017 Sclavos Robola 'Vino di Sasso'. This is a list built by someone who actually cares, with Master Sommelier June Rodil steering the ship and clearly having fun with it.
The 30-40 glass pours rotate seasonally and punch well above typical restaurant BTG programs. You're not stuck choosing between boring Chardonnay and boring Pinot — they're pouring interesting Mediterranean selections that match the cuisine and give you a taste of the list's adventure without committing to a full bottle. The rotation keeps things fresh and signals that someone's actually curating this program, not just refilling the same six house pours.
2021 Gerovassiliou Malagousia — $40-50
Greek white that drinks like a richer Assyrtiko with aromatic complexity — criminally underpriced for what you're getting
2017 Sclavos Robola 'Vino di Sasso'
Kefalonian white that most people skip because they don't recognize the grape — crisp, mineral-driven, and pairs brilliantly with Mediterranean seafood
Armand Rousseau Charmes Chambertin Magnum
Probably $1,500+ and while it's stellar Burgundy, you're paying restaurant markup on an already astronomical bottle — save it for retail
2020 Skouras Agiorgitiko 'Saint George' + Lamb preparations
Greek red with the structure to handle rich lamb, earthiness that complements Mediterranean spices, and enough fruit to keep it approachable
The Bottom Line
This is where you come when you're serious about wine and want to explore beyond the usual suspects. The 1,500-bottle list isn't just deep — it's smart, curated, and full of Mediterranean treasures you won't find anywhere else in Houston.
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Perry's is a reliable steakhouse wine list — nothing that'll make you rethink your palate, but enough to drink well with red meat if you know where to look. The fortified and dessert wine section is genuinely worth your attention; the rest is competent but forgettable.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Montrose · Houston · French
The Marigold Club is Houston's most interesting new wine room for anyone who thinks Champagne is a food group and France is the only country that matters — in the best possible way. Go on a Sunday, order the Delamotte, eat the Duck Wellington, and tip generously.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Proper
Houston · Houston · American, Italian
Milton's is the kind of neighborhood trattoria that surprises you — the room says casual pasta night, the wine list quietly whispers Biondi-Santi. If you care about Italian wine and you're in Houston, it's worth a reservation just to explore the bottle list.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Montrose · Houston · Italian
Marmo is hiding a legitimately serious Italian wine program behind a piano bar and a plate of hand-rolled pasta — and that's exactly what makes it worth seeking out. Send a friend here if they think Houston Italian restaurants don't take wine seriously; this list will change their mind.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Xochi is doing something genuinely rare: running a serious Mexican wine program inside a serious restaurant, with a sommelier who knows the material and a list that earns its Wine Spectator credential. Send your adventurous friends here and tell them to skip the Cab.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Houston · Houston · Steak house
Taste of Texas is a Houston institution that takes its California Cabernet seriously — 30 years of Wine Spectator recognition backs that up. It's not a destination wine list, but if you're here for a steak and want a proper bottle to go with it, you won't leave disappointed.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Wichita · Mediterranean
Meddys West is here for the food, and the wine list knows it. If you're looking for something to wash down your meal without drama, the $8 glass is fine — just don't come here expecting the wine to be the point.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Ocean Ave / downtown · Carmel By The Sea · Mediterranean
Dametra is a lively Carmel institution that takes its bottle list more seriously than its casual vibe suggests — the markups sting, but the range is genuinely interesting and a few bottles here are worth seeking out. Send a friend who wants something special with dinner, just tell them to skip the Caymus.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Kohala Coast · Kailua-Kona · Mediterranean
Meridia has the setting, the concept, and the menu to deserve a genuinely interesting wine list — instead it serves up resort-hotel boilerplate at punishing markups. Order the paella, drink the cocktails, and save the serious wine for somewhere that cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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