Mastro's Steakhouse
Big steakhouse energy, wine list to match
Scottsdale · Scottsdale · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 16, 2026
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First Impression
The list at Mastro's Scottsdale reads exactly like you'd expect from a high-end steakhouse chain with a Wine Spectator award on the wall — heavy on California Cabernet, polished presentation, and prices that assume you're expensing it. It's confident and competent, if not exactly adventurous. You're not here to discover a new favorite producer; you're here to drink well with a ribeye.
Selection Deep Dive
California dominates, with Napa and Paso Robles doing most of the heavy lifting. You'll find names like Chateau Montelena and DAOU 'Soul of a Lion' anchoring the red side, with some French and Chilean presence adding a bit of global range. The list doesn't stray far from what a power-lunch crowd expects — don't come looking for Jura or skin-contact anything. That said, the depth within the California category is real: multiple vintages, solid producers, and a few bottles worth serious attention.
By the Glass
With 18+ by-the-glass options ranging from $11 to $33, the BTG program is one of the stronger aspects of the list — there's actual range here, not just house white and house red. The upper end of the pour price gets you into genuinely interesting territory. No evidence of a rotating program, so don't expect seasonality, but the core lineup is well-curated for what this room demands.
Errazuriz 'Don Maximiano' Reserve, Aconcagua Valley, Chile ('14) — $33
In a list full of Napa premiums, this Chilean Cab blend from one of the country's top estates is the smartest bottle on the menu. You're getting real complexity and age at a price point that barely registers on a Mastro's tab.
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley ('16)
Most tables in this room are going straight to red, which means this Montelena Chard gets overlooked — a mistake. This is the winery that won the Judgment of Paris, and the '16 is drinking beautifully right now. A rare case of prestige actually delivering on the bottle.
Krug 'Grande Cuvée' Brut, Reims
Krug is a great Champagne. Krug at a steakhouse chain is a great way to pay a significant markup for a bottle you could find at retail for far less. Save the splurge for somewhere the wine program actually earns it.
DAOU 'Soul of a Lion' Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles ('16) + Prime bone-in ribeye
Soul of a Lion is built for exactly this moment — big, structured, and rich enough to stand up to one of the beefiest cuts on the menu. It's a show-off bottle that actually performs.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Mastro's Scottsdale is a safe, well-executed steakhouse wine list that costs more than it should and surprises less than it could — but the BTG selection is strong, and a few bottles like the Errazuriz and the Montelena Chard make it worth engaging with. Send a friend here if they're not paying.
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