Beer Country. Wine Took a Wrong Turn.
Downtown · Billings · Brewpub / American · Visit Website ↗
Updated September 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 5, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Montana Brewing Company’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 Montana Brewing Company is exactly what you'd expect from a place whose entire identity is built around its own beer. It's an afterthought — a short column wedged somewhere near the cocktails, there to catch anyone who wandered in with a date who doesn't do IPAs. Nobody here is thinking about wine, and that's fine, but you should know what you're walking into.
Fourteen labels, give or take, and most of them are names you've seen at Safeway. Canyon Road is doing heavy lifting across both red and white, which tells you everything about the ambition level here. H3 Cabernet from Washington is probably the most respectable bottle on the list — at least it's from a region with something to say. The Argentina entry, New Age White Blend, is a pleasant outlier, but the rest of the list — generic domestic sparkling, a 'Sweet White Wine' with no producer listed — reads like someone filled in the blanks on a distributor order form and called it a day.
Eight by-the-glass options cover the basics: a red, a white, a rosé, something bubbly, something sweet. Prices clock in at $7.50–$8.50 a glass, which is genuinely inexpensive and hard to argue with on that front alone. There's no rotation happening here — this list is set and it's staying set.
H3 Cabernet Sauvignon — $28
Washington Cab at a brewpub bottle price is hard to complain about. H3 from Horse Heaven Hills punches above its price point — it's the only wine on this list that feels like someone made a real decision.
New Age White Blend
Most people skip the Argentine white blend at a Montana brewpub, and that's fair. But New Age is a light, slightly fizzy, low-alcohol sipper that actually works well in a loud, casual setting. Order it cold and don't overthink it.
Canyon Road Chardonnay
Canyon Road is a $6 grocery store bottle. At $7.50 a glass you're not getting ripped off in absolute terms, but you're also drinking bulk California Chardonnay in a pub. There's no upside here — grab a beer instead.
Renegade Rosé + Fish and Chips
Dry-ish rosé and fried fish is a classically underrated move. The acidity cuts through the batter, the fruit keeps things light, and you're not pretending this is a wine destination — you're just eating well.
The Bottom Line
Montana Brewing Company is a great brewpub that happens to sell wine out of obligation, not passion. Order the beer, enjoy the burger, and if someone at your table insists on wine, the H3 Cab will get them through the night.
· Billings · Steakhouse
Jake's is doing exactly what a Billings steakhouse is supposed to do with wine — safe choices, name brands, and a Champagne section that lets people feel fancy. If you want adventure, you're in the wrong place; if you want a reliable glass of something Californian to go with your ribeye, you'll leave satisfied.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Billings · New American / Italian / French
Bistro Enzo is the kind of special-occasion spot that makes you glad Billings has it — the wine list is thoughtful enough to match the kitchen, and the overall experience justifies the reservation. We'd send a friend here for a date night without hesitation, though we'd tell them to lead with questions for the staff rather than assume they'll be guided unprompted.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Billings · Wine Bar, Bottle Shop, New American
City Vineyard is doing something genuinely unusual for Billings — a thoughtful, eclectic list priced with some fairness and available entirely by the glass. We'd send a friend here without hesitation, with the caveat that the white wine half of the list needs the same curatorial love the reds are getting.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Billings · Wine bar, small plates
Cellar 8 is the wine bar you don't expect to find in a casino in Billings, and that's exactly why it earns its Wild Card badge — 37 glasses, fair prices, and genuine effort make this worth a stop. Send a friend here and tell them to skip the Caymus.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Billings · New American
Walkers Grill is doing something genuinely rare — building a thoughtful, eclectic wine list in a market that would forgive them for not trying. If you're passing through Billings or happen to live there, this is worth your dinner reservation and your second glass.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Billings · Billings · American Steakhouse and Grill
Jaker's is a perfectly fine place to drink wine with a steak in Billings — it's not trying to be anything more than that, and mostly it succeeds. If you're expecting discovery or value, temper your expectations; if you just want a solid Cab with your prime rib, you'll leave satisfied.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Sedona · Brewpub / American
Oak Creek Brewery & Grill is exactly what it is: a brewpub with a wine list that exists so non-beer-drinkers have something to order. The by-the-glass breadth is a genuine convenience, but markups are steep and the selection never ventures outside the comfort zone. Order the Portillo Malbec, enjoy the scenery, and let your table order the beer.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Main Street · Moab · Brewpub / American
Moab Brewery is a great place to drink beer in canyon country — the wine list is just along for the ride. If your table insists on wine, the Trapiche Malbec and Joel Gott Sauv Blanc are your two honest options; everything else is background noise.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Ashland · Brewpub / American
Standing Stone won't make you forget you're in a brewpub, but the wine list is a quiet, locally-focused overachiever that treats Southern Oregon producers with real respect. If you're skipping the beer, you're not stuck with bad options — and that alone puts it ahead of most places serving pints.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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