Classic Comfort With a Serious Wine Backbone
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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 20, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Mirabelle Restaurant & Tavern’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Tucked inside the historic Three Village Inn, Mirabelle's wine list feels like the room it lives in — warm, considered, and not trying too hard. The California and French backbone is obvious from the jump, and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (held since 2020) isn't window dressing here. This is a list someone actually curated.
The list runs 150–250 bottles deep with a clear lane: California Cabs and French classics, done right. You've got Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak Alexander Valley, and Opus One representing Napa's greatest hits, while the French side brings Chateau Margaux and Louis Jadot Burgundy for old-world credibility. Stag's Leap Wine Cellars adds some Napa nuance, and the inclusion of Domaine Drouhin Oregon is a nice nod beyond the expected. Gaps exist — don't come hunting for Spanish Garnacha or natural wine — but within its lane, this list is executed cleanly.
The by-the-glass program runs 12–20 options in the $10–$18 range, which is reasonable for Long Island fine dining. It's not a rotating showcase, but you're not staring at three generic pours either. Staff — including sommelier John Schlenke — can actually walk you through the options, which matters more than a flashy chalkboard.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $40–$60 range
Jordan consistently punches above its retail price in restaurant settings, and at Mirabelle's markup, you're getting a structured, food-friendly Alexander Valley Cab without paying Opus One money. It's the move for the table ordering steak.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir
Most people at this table are going straight for the Napa Cabs, which means the Drouhin often gets overlooked. That's a mistake. This is serious Willamette Valley Pinot made by Burgundy royalty — and it's the smarter call with the duck breast.
Opus One
It's Opus One — nobody's disputing the wine. But at restaurant markup on a bottle that already retails above $300, you're paying for the name twice. The Silver Oak or Jordan gets you 85% of the experience at a fraction of the price.
Louis Jadot Burgundy + Pan-seared duck breast
Duck fat and earthiness call for something with structure and red fruit without the tannin sledgehammer of a Napa Cab. Jadot's Burgundy hits that mark — enough body to hold up to the richness, enough acidity to cut through it.
The Bottom Line
Mirabelle is the kind of place you bring someone when you want the dinner to go well — the wine list won't surprise you, but it will absolutely deliver. If John Schlenke is working, ask for his read on the Drouhin.
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