Crowd-Pleasers and Monday Night Deals
Chicago · Wine Bar · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed March 8, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Montage Wine Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
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.
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.
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.
· Chicago · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão Chicago's wine list is built for throughput, not discovery — it's reliable, reasonably ranged by the glass, and anchored by South American selections that at least make thematic sense with the food. The markups are steeper than we'd like and the list won't excite anyone who drinks wine as seriously as they eat meat, but the Catena Malbec and the Bodega Garzón Albariño are legitimate picks that rise above the crowd-pleaser baseline. Come for the churrasco, drink the Catena, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
River North · Chicago · Seafood
A seafood house with a long, mixed list: a Seafood Whites section, Burgundy and Napa depth, and 22 pours by the glass. Order the Marc Brédif "Royal Oyster" Muscadet with a half dozen oysters, or start with the $11/glass Charles de Fère, and confirm current prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
River North · Chicago · Mediterranean, Steakhouse
A Napa-heavy bottle list with a real Greek section and a short, priced glass board. Start with the $10 happy-hour Vermentino or, if you are staying for dinner, the AA Sigalas Assyrtiko at $75, and confirm prices and availability when you sit down. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Magnificent Mile · Chicago · Mediterranean
A 38-pour glass list with unpriced Champagne and Burgundy-heavy bottle pages behind it. Start with the $14 Tiberio Trebbiano or the $15 Thymiopoulos Assyrtiko, and ask for bottle prices because the posted bottle pages carry none. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks menu, not service, storage or markups.
Fulton Market · Chicago · Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
A Mediterranean list built around Greece and Lebanon, with 18 wines on the by-the-glass pages. Start with the Kalokaíri rosé (16 / 64) or the Chateau Musar "Jeune Rouge" (19 / 76), and confirm current vintages and prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
River North · Chicago · American
A short 14-wine list, with most price pairs between $13 and $15 and four single-price wines at $72 to $80. Order the Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling at $13 | 50, or the Provence rosé if you want the one French wine, and ask which number is the glass price. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Southwest Atlanta · Atlanta · Wine Bar
BOSK is quietly doing something interesting in a neighborhood that most Atlanta wine lists ignore completely, and that alone earns it a look. We need more data on specific bottles and pricing before we can tell you exactly what to order, but the concept is right and the vibe is genuinely welcoming. If you're in Southwest Atlanta and want wine without pretense alongside cauliflower bites or a BLT with candied beef bacon, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Acworth · Wine Bar
Broken Anchor isn't going to satisfy anyone hunting rare bottles or obsessing over markups — but that's not who it's for. If you're in Acworth and want to drink local wine in a room where trivia night is a real possibility, this is your place. We'd send a friend here with the right expectations firmly set in advance.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
West Cobb · Marietta · Wine Bar
unWine'd & Tap fills a real gap in West Cobb — a genuinely social wine bar with solid food, good energy on a Friday night, and a staff that seems to care even if they're not Master Sommeliers. We'd send a friend here for a low-stakes date night or a girls' night out, with the caveat that you should explore the list before anchoring to the obvious picks. Reservations on weekends are non-negotiable.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
One wine list review, one adventure pick, one quick tip, and a personal note. Every week. Under 500 words.
List Variety
Markup
Glassware
Staff
Specials & Deals
Storage & Temp
