Montage Wine Bar
Crowd-Pleasers and Monday Night Deals
Chicago · Chicago · Wine Bar · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 8, 2026
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First Impression
A 120+ bottle list that reads like a greatest hits compilation from wine country gift shops. The by-the-glass pours at $19-$23 hit that sweet spot between grocery store markup and wine bar gouge, and Monday half-price bottles means this place knows its audience.
Selection Deep Dive
The list plays it safe with recognizable names across California, Australia, Italy, Argentina, France, Spain, and Germany — think Napa stalwarts like Black Stallion, crowd-pleasing Aussie brands like Mollydooker, and solid Argentine workhorses like Catena. There's nothing rare or challenging here, no natural wine rabbit holes or esoteric appellations. What you get is a wine bar built for people who want to recognize labels and not feel intimidated. The 120+ bottle count offers breadth without depth — lots of countries represented, but mostly commercial producers you'd find at Binny's.
By the Glass
Eight glass pours span from Tiamo Prosecco to Orin Swift 'Machete', covering the bases from sparkling Italian to big California red. The $19-$23 range is honest pricing for a wine bar — not a steal, but not highway robbery. Rotation seems minimal based on the sources, so expect the same lineup week to week.
Catena Malbec Mendoza 2022 — $22
Only a 22% markup over retail ($18) is practically charitable for a wine bar, and Catena delivers consistent quality
Novellum Languedoc-Roussillon
Southern France gets overshadowed by California here, but Languedoc offers serious value and more complexity than the typical Napa Cab
Orin Swift 'Machete'
Orin Swift's celebrity pricing doesn't translate to value — you're paying for the label, not what's in the bottle
Mollydooker 'Too Left Feet' South Australia 2022 + Charcuterie board
This fruit-forward, jammy Aussie red needs rich, fatty meats to balance its sweetness — classic wine bar pairing
Monday — 1/2 priced bottles of wine every Monday. Some wines marked (*) not available for 1/2 price offer.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Montage Wine Bar isn't going to blow your mind, but it'll treat your wallet fairly and get you buzzed on recognizable labels. Monday half-price bottles make it a solid neighborhood hang.
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