Nine Bottles, Zero Surprises, All $25
· Wichita · Mediterranean · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · August 18, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Meddys West’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Meddys West is exactly nine bottles long — and every single one is $25. That flat pricing is either a stroke of casual genius or a sign that nobody spent much time thinking about this. We're leaning toward the latter.
Nine labels, all flatly priced at $25, and the roster reads like the shelf-talker section of a mid-tier grocery store: Cupcake, Starborough, Seaglass, Angeline. The one genuinely interesting bottle in the bunch is the Danzante Tuscan Red Blend — at least it nods at the Mediterranean theme on the food menu. Beyond that, we've got crowd-pleasing Federalist Cab, a Malbec from Alamos, and a Cupcake Moscato that wandered in from a bachelorette party. There are no regional surprises, no old-world depth, no producers that suggest anyone asked a wine rep any hard questions.
Everything on the list is available by the glass at $8, which is at least consistent. Nine pours, nine options, but the rotation appears to be permanent — this is a set-it-and-forget-it program with no evidence of seasonal swaps or anything new coming in.
Alamos Malbec — $25
At $25 a bottle, Alamos Malbec is a reliably drinkable Argentine red that punches above its price point. It's the most food-friendly wine on this list and the easiest to recommend without hesitation.
Danzante Tuscan Red Blend
It's the only wine on the list that actually matches the restaurant's Mediterranean identity. Most people will default to the Cab or the Malbec, but the Danzante is the sleeper pick here — grab it before you settle.
Cupcake Moscato
Sweet, simple, and built for a different occasion entirely. At a Mediterranean restaurant with savory, herb-forward food, this is a wine that has no business being your first — or last — choice.
Danzante Tuscan Red Blend + Mediterranean mezze plate
The Danzante's earthy, medium-bodied profile holds up against olives, hummus, and cured meats without overpowering anything on the table. It's the closest this list gets to a purposeful match.
The Bottom Line
Meddys West is here for the food, and the wine list knows it. If you're looking for something to wash down your meal without drama, the $8 glass is fine — just don't come here expecting the wine to be the point.
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