A solid pour on Broadway, nothing more
Downtown · Saratoga Springs · Contemporary American / Wood-fired pizza and bistro · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed July 20, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Max London's is short, approachable, and entirely by the glass — 16 options that mirror the restaurant's casual-chic energy without asking too much of anyone. It's the kind of list that gets the job done on a busy Saturday night in downtown Saratoga, but it won't make you put down your cocktail menu. Think crowd-pleasing labels over adventurous picks.
The list pulls from Italy, France, California, Spain, and Argentina — a respectable geographic spread for its size, even if the producers lean toward the familiar and the safe. You've got Cecchi Chianti Classico and Vina Bujanda Rioja Crianza flying the Old World flag, while Juggernaut's Cabernet and Chardonnay anchor the California contingent. Louis Jadot's Macon-Villages Chardonnay is a welcome nod to Burgundy without going full deep-cellar about it. The gaps are real though — no Riesling, no Pinot Gris, no skin-contact wines, nothing that would make a wine-focused diner lean in.
All 16 wines pour by the glass, which is the whole program here — there's no separate bottle list to speak of. Prices run $13 to $19, which sounds reasonable until you realize you're paying $17 for Whispering Angel, a wine that retails around $25 and has been on every restaurant list in America since 2018. The Zardetto Prosecco at the entry point is a decent opener, and the Francois Montand Sparkling Rosé adds a touch of Champagne-region legitimacy to the bubbles section.
Louis Jadot Chardonnay, Macon-Villages, 2023 — $15
Jadot's Macon-Villages is a reliable, food-friendly white Burgundy that retails around $14-16 — so you're not getting gouged here. It's a genuine step up from generic Chardonnay territory without the premium price tag, and it works well across Max London's menu.
Vina Bujanda Rioja Crianza, Oyon, Spain, 2021
Most tables at Max London's are ordering the Whispering Angel or the Juggernaut Cab without a second thought. The Vina Bujanda Rioja Crianza is quietly the most interesting red on this list — a proper Tempranillo with some actual age and structure, from a solid producer in Rioja. It's the kind of wine that rewards the person willing to ask for it.
Whispering Angel Rosé, Cotes De Provence, 2024
Look, it's not a bad wine. But at $17 a glass for something you can grab at the grocery store for $25 a bottle, the math just doesn't work in your favor. It's also the most predictable pick on the list — you deserve better.
Cecchi Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy, 2023 + Wood-fired pizza
Sangiovese and tomato sauce have been working together for centuries for a reason. The Cecchi Chianti's bright acidity and earthy backbone cut right through the char and richness of Max London's wood-fired pies without overwhelming the toppings. It's the most natural match on the menu.
The Bottom Line
Max London's wine list is exactly what it needs to be for a lively Broadway bistro — approachable, functional, and not especially memorable. Send a friend here for the pizza and the atmosphere; just go in with reasonable expectations on the wine side.
Downtown · Saratoga Springs · Casual Italian
Wheatfields is a reliable neighborhood Italian stop, and the wine list does exactly what it needs to — it covers the room without taking any risks. The Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling and the Louis Jadot Mâcon Village are the two picks worth seeking out; everything else is competent filler at markups that could be friendlier. If you want to drink well here, order by the glass and go off the beaten path.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Saratoga Springs · Winery Bistro
Thirsty Owl Saratoga is a single-producer concept that leans all the way in, and if you're curious about Finger Lakes wines in a comfortable dining setting, it's a genuinely good place to learn the range. The wild card badge fits: you won't find the usual suspects here, but that's exactly the point. Go in knowing what you're signing up for and you'll walk out pleasantly educated.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Saratoga Springs · Italian / Pizzeria
Village Pizzeria's wine list is a pleasant surprise for a Saratoga Springs Italian spot — fair prices, a serious BTG count, and enough Italian-regional picks to reward the curious. It's not a destination wine list, but if you order the Lugana or the Vermentino instead of the default Pinot Grigio, you'll drink well without overthinking it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Saratoga Springs · New American / Fine Dining
Morgan & Co. has built a wine list that respects its guests without overcharging them — fair pricing, a meaningful by-the-glass selection, and enough off-the-beaten-path picks to reward the curious. It's not a destination wine list, but if you're in Saratoga Springs and want a reliable bottle alongside a fine dining meal, you're in good hands. Go for the Sancerre, take a flyer on the Falanghina, and let someone else order the Rombauer.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Saratoga Springs · Italian
Noah's Italian made a bold structural call — every wine by the glass, no exceptions — and the Italian-focused selection backs it up with real producers like Ratti, Tornatorre, and Buglioni rather than the usual suspects. We don't know what's on the plate or who's pouring, but on the strength of the wine list alone, this is worth a visit if you're in Saratoga Springs and want to drink Italian wine without committing to a full bottle.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Saratoga Springs · Winery tasting room / light bites
Adirondack Winery isn't trying to be a destination wine list — it's a tasting room that wants you to leave with a bottle of something you didn't know was made in New York. The pricing is genuinely fair across all 36 labels, the Baco Noir and Cab Franc give curious drinkers something worth lingering on, and the Meritage 2019 at $44.99 tops out the range without gouging anyone. If you're passing through the Lake George area and curious about what northeastern New York actually grows, this is worth the stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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