Spokane's Best Wine Secret Is Hotel-Adjacent
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Updated August 2026
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.
Kendall Yards · Spokane · Winery and craft distillery tasting room with small bites
Browne Family's Spokane room is a confident single-producer tasting experience done right — fair prices, knowledgeable pours, and a genuine case for why Washington State deserves your attention. Send a friend here if they think Washington wine is just an also-ran.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
West Downtown / Riverside · Spokane · Barbecue / American Tavern
The Blackbird is a genuinely good barbecue tavern that simply doesn't care about wine, and the steep markups on uninspired bottles make that indifference expensive. Come for the smoked meats and a cold beer — if you insist on wine, grab the Milbrandt and move on.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Fondue / Upscale Casual
The Melting Pot Spokane isn't a wine destination, and it's not trying to be — but the Washington State anchors on this list are genuinely good, and if you stick to those, you'll drink well enough for the occasion. Come for the fondue experience, order the Ste. Michelle, and save the serious wine night for somewhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Hotel cocktail bar and lounge with small plates
1919 won't blow any minds, but for a hotel bar in downtown Spokane it earns genuine respect for keeping Washington State producers front and center. Come for the room, stay for the Beresan — just don't expect any surprises in the pricing.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Hotel Rooftop/Terrace Bar
The Grand Terrace Bar is a great place to drink wine in Spokane — just not necessarily great wine. Come for the skyline, order the Riesling, and save the serious bottle hunting for elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Wine Bar
Barrister is a genuine Wild Card: a serious urban winery tucked into Spokane's rail district that most wine travelers blow past on their way to Walla Walla. If you're in eastern Washington and you haven't stopped here, you owe yourself a visit.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Lake Geneva · New American
Turf. Kitchen + Tap looks like a solid resort wine program — broad enough geographically to suggest some genuine effort, casual enough in setting that nobody's going to quiz you on your order. We'd feel comfortable sending a friend here for a relaxed dinner with a decent glass of wine, but we'd stop short of calling it a destination for the list itself. Come for the views and the Choriqueso; the wine will take care of itself.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Sonoma · New American
El Dorado Kitchen isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's set up squarely in one, and the list reflects that self-awareness. Fair pricing, smart local representation, a few genuinely interesting outliers, and the full list available by the glass make this a reliable stop for a well-poured evening in Sonoma. If you're after a deep cellar or something truly adventurous, look elsewhere — but if you want to drink well without stress, this delivers.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · New American
Siren has a wine list that punches above its weight in a few key areas — particularly the by-the-glass whites and the Champagne bottle program — but the markup structure means you're spending real money to access it. If you're the kind of diner who wants to order Furmint on a Tuesday night in Atlanta, this is one of the few places that makes that possible, and that alone earns it a spot on the shortlist.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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