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Updated October 2026
Reviewed June 5, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Morton's The Steakhouse Cincinnati’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into Morton's Cincinnati, the wine list lands with the weight of a corporate expense account — 300+ bottles deep, leather-bound, and very serious about itself. It's polished, organized, and clearly tended by someone who knows what they're doing. The vibe is old-school power dining, and the list doesn't try to be anything else.
The list leans hard into California — Napa Cabs dominate the reds, as expected in a steakhouse of this pedigree — but there's genuine range once you dig past the first few pages. Willamette Valley shows up with a producer like Alexana bringing Pinot Gris into the conversation, and the Columbia Valley is represented by Eroica, Chateau Ste. Michelle's Riesling collaboration with Ernst Loosen that most steakhouse crowds completely ignore. French whites and Russian River Valley selections round things out. The Morton's house label 'State & Rush' covers Cab, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir for guests who want something approachable without committing to the deep end of the price pool.
You're looking at roughly 15-20 pours by the glass, which is a respectable spread for a steakhouse format. Morton's Power Hour (Sunday–Friday, 4–6:30 PM) offers specially priced wine alongside bar bites, which is the move if you're arriving early. The glass program mirrors the bottle list's California-forward identity — don't expect a lot of natural wine surprises here.
Eroica by Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Columbia Valley 2020 — $65+
In a room full of $100+ Napa Cabs, this Riesling is the smartest pour on the list — a world-class collaboration wine that routinely punches above its price point and cuts right through a butter-basted ribeye in a way that Chardonnay can only dream about.
Alexana Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley 2019
Nobody orders Pinot Gris at a steakhouse, which is exactly why you should. Alexana is a serious Oregon producer and this is the kind of food-driven white that works beautifully with Morton's seafood starters — while everyone else at the table debates which Cab to order.
Morton's 'State & Rush' Cabernet Sauvignon
House label wines at upscale chains are rarely a deal — you're paying for the brand name on the bottle and getting a wine produced at volume. At these price points, there are far more interesting Cabs on this very same list. The 'State & Rush' exists to fill a price tier, not to impress anyone.
Rochioli Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley + Prime-aged seafood (lobster or jumbo shrimp)
Rochioli's Sauvignon Blanc is one of the more serious expressions of the grape in California — textured, focused, and with enough weight to stand up to Morton's rich seafood preparations without getting steamrolled. It's the rare white on this list that earns its place at a steakhouse table.
The Bottom Line
Morton's Cincinnati is exactly what it advertises — a buttoned-up, professionally run wine program built to satisfy a business-dinner crowd. The markups will sting and the list won't surprise you, but the staff knows the wines, the glassware is right, and if you look past the Napa wall, there are genuinely smart picks hiding in plain sight.
· Cincinnati · Contemporary American Steakhouse
Eddie Merlot's is a reliable performer in a genre that doesn't reward risk-taking — you'll eat well, drink acceptably, and pay steakhouse prices for both. If you're after a wine list that surprises or challenges you, this isn't your room. But if you need somewhere that delivers a respectable bottle alongside a serious filet, this gets the job done without embarrassing you at the table.
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Montgomery · Cincinnati · American
A winery-restaurant list where nearly every wine is posted with a glass and a bottle price, from $9.50 to $25.00 a glass. Start with the Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon, which the menu lists beside the red wine braised short ribs, or the Cooper's Hawk Red at $10.75 a glass, and try the CHMX from Baja, Mexico on a weekday at the $8 Wine O'Clock price. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups, so confirm availability.
Covington · Cincinnati · Farm-to-Table Bistro
A bistro wine list with a compact glass tab and a regional bottle tab that runs from 42 to 310. Start with the Conquilla cava or the Voliero sangiovese by the glass, or the Thymiopoulos xinomavro at $50 if you want a bottle, and confirm prices because the menu is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Cincinnati · Wood-Fired American
A French-led bottle list with a glass page that starts at $17 and a Coravin page for smaller pours. Order the Domaine Brun-Avril Côtes-du-Rhône at $20 a glass, or try the Château de Plaisance Anjou Blanc by the pour, and confirm vintages since the book says they are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
Newport · Cincinnati · Farm-to-table (Italian, French, American)
A tasting-menu room with a wine book that runs from Burgundy to Tuscany and a short, specific beverage sheet. Start with the $15 Delalle sparkling Chenin Blanc, or look at the $48 Rocca del Principe Fiano if you want a bottle, and confirm what is available since neither list is dated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks lists, not service, storage or markups.
Lytle Park · Cincinnati · Italian
A broad Italian-and-Napa list, with every glass pour labeled by size. Start with the Santa Cristina Cabernet Sauvignon (6oz 12) or the Ohio-made Carlotta red blend (43), and confirm what is pouring, since the list carries no date. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
· Hoschton · Steakhouse
Jacks is a genuinely fun neighborhood hang with solid food, but the wine program doesn't match the ambition of the kitchen. If wine is your thing, call ahead or bring your own if corkage is an option — otherwise, lean into the cocktails and enjoy the patio. We'd love to revisit this rating if they ever put some real thought into the list.
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East Point · Atlanta · Steakhouse
Malone's earns its loyal following on the strength of its pork chops and tenderloin, not its wine list. If wine matters to your meal, you may want to call ahead and ask what's available — or just lean into a cocktail and let the steak do the heavy lifting. This one's a food-first destination.
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· Acworth · Steakhouse
AG Steakhouse earns its reputation as a go-to for celebrations and big nights out on Lake Acworth — but the wine program appears to be in service of the experience rather than a destination in itself. If you're splurging on the filet or the Oscar-style halibut, budget accordingly for the bottle too, and don't expect the list to surprise you. A solid place to drink wine; not a reason to come specifically for wine.
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