Mastro's Ocean Club

The wine list at Mastro's Ocean Club reads like every other high-end steakhouse chain: big Napa names, fancy Bordeaux, and enough Caymus to sink a yacht. It's a list built for expense accounts, not adventurous drinkers. The leather-bound book screams luxury, but the selections whisper safety.

Expect the usual suspects: Silver Oak, Duckhorn, Jordan, and a Bordeaux section that leans heavily on recognizable châteaux with price tags to match. California dominates, with a smattering of Italian Super Tuscans and French heavyweights for the big spenders. The list plays it painfully safe — no natural wines, no emerging regions, no somm passion projects. This is wine as status symbol, not discovery. The depth is there if you're hunting blue-chip Napa Cabs or classified Bordeaux, but don't expect anything that'll surprise you or challenge your palate.

Glass pours follow the corporate playbook: safe, branded, and marked up hard. You'll find Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Meiomi Pinot, maybe a Prisoner Red Blend. Functional but boring, and priced like they're doing you a favor. Rotation is minimal — these are the same pours you'll see in every Mastro's from coast to coast. If you're looking for value or adventure by the glass, order a martini instead.