Spokane's Best Wine Secret Is Hotel-Adjacent
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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 9, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Max at Mirabeau’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You walk into a hotel restaurant in Spokane Valley and fully expect a list of Kendall-Jackson and maybe a Meiomi if they're feeling adventurous. Instead, you're handed a 450-bottle deep list that reads like a Washington State greatest hits album with some serious European bench depth. It stops you mid-reach for the cocktail menu.
The Pacific Northwest representation here is genuinely impressive — Quilceda Creek, Leonetti, DeLille, and Cayuse are not names that end up on hotel restaurant lists by accident. Someone at this place cares. Beyond Washington and Oregon, there's enough California, French, and Italian range to satisfy the table that can't agree on a region, and the price spread from $45 to well north of $200 means you can go celebratory or sensible without feeling boxed in. The one gap we'd flag is that with this much Washington Cab and Syrah muscle, some balance from lighter reds or more white variety would round out the depth even further.
Fifteen to twenty pours by the glass is a healthy number, and at $12–$22 a pour the range doesn't feel punishing. The Eroica Riesling collaboration between Chateau Ste. Michelle and Dr. Loosen showing up here by the glass is a win — it's the kind of wine that converts people who think they don't like Riesling. Rotation details aren't crystal clear, but the range at the top end suggests the glass program gets real investment.
Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling — $12-$16/glass
One of the most recognized American Rieslings, made with input from a German legend — the juice punches way above its price point and cuts right through anything rich on the menu.
Cayuse Vineyards Cailloux Vineyard Syrah
Cayuse is one of the most sought-after cult producers in Washington and most diners at a Spokane hotel restaurant will scroll right past it. If it's on the list and available, order it before someone else does.
Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
The wine itself is exceptional — this isn't a knock on the juice. But Quilceda Creek commands a serious premium, and in a hotel markup environment you're likely paying well past what you'd find at retail. Save this one for a producer dinner where you can get the full story.
Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon + Steak
Leonetti is one of Washington's founding icons for a reason — it's got the structure for a serious cut of beef and enough age-worthy depth that a proper sear brings out everything the wine is holding back.
The Bottom Line
Max at Mirabeau is the kind of wine list that has no business being this good in this zip code, and that's entirely a compliment. If you're in Spokane and you care about what's in your glass, this is your stop.
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Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
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Crowd Pleasers
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Willing but Green
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Crowd Pleasers
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Small but Thoughtful
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Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
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Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
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Set & Forget
Proper
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