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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 6, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Morton's The Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Morton's is a national institution, so you'd expect the wine list to carry some weight. What you actually get is 11 bottles — yes, eleven — leaning hard on California heavyweights that belong on every airport lounge list from LAX to JFK. It's not offensive, it's just lazy.
The list reads like a greatest-hits playlist someone curated in 2014 and never revisited: Duckhorn Cab, Kosta Browne Pinot, Cakebread Chard, Belle Glos. All fine wines, no argument there. But there's zero regional diversity, no Old World presence, nothing that suggests anyone with a wine brain touched this list recently. The State & Rush private label bottles round out the bottom of the list, which is basically the restaurant putting its own name on bulk wine and calling it a program. Eleven labels at a flagship steakhouse in a major city is not a wine program — it's a wine afterthought.
By-the-glass options aren't documented anywhere we could find, which at these bottle prices is either an oversight or a deliberate nudge toward committing to a full bottle. If you're flying solo or just want a pour with your ribeye, you may be negotiating with your server rather than choosing from a thoughtful list.
Rodney Strong Symmetry Red Blend, Sonoma County — $99
At the low end of this list's price range, Symmetry is a genuinely well-made Bordeaux-style blend from one of Sonoma's most consistent producers. It's the most honest bottle on the menu — and the one most likely to actually complement a big piece of beef without requiring a second mortgage.
Justin Isosceles Red Blend, Paso Robles
Paso Robles still gets slept on by steakhouse crowds who default to Napa Cab every time. Isosceles is a structured, dark-fruited Bordeaux blend with enough grip to stand up to a porterhouse, and it tends to fly under the radar next to the Duckhorns and Kosta Brownes of the world.
Quilt The Grace Of The Land Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Quilt is a glossy, marketing-forward label designed to look premium without necessarily earning it. At steakhouse markup prices, you're paying for the bottle story more than what's in it — grab the Groth or the Duckhorn if you're going Napa Cab and skip the hype.
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills + Center-Cut Filet Mignon
KB's Sta. Rita Hills Pinot brings enough structure and dark cherry depth to complement a filet without overwhelming it — it's the move for anyone who wants something a little more interesting than the default Cab play on a leaner cut.
The Bottom Line
Morton's Atlanta has the steaks to back up its reputation — the wine list does not. With only 11 labels, zero Old World representation, and pricing that reflects the zip code more than the quality, the wine here is a formality, not a feature. Order the cocktail.
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Stemless Casual
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Martyrs is punching above its weight class for a steakhouse in Taos — the Italian selections alone make it worth a look. The markups are real and the pricing on the classics is aggressive, but if you order smart, this list rewards you.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Catch Steak Aspen earns its stripes with a genuinely impressive, well-curated list backed by a sommelier who clearly did the work — just know you're paying Aspen prices for the privilege. If someone else is buying, order freely; if you're watching the tab, stick to the French glass pours and call it a win.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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