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Eastlake · Chula Vista · Brewpub / Latin American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 26, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Novo Brazil Brewing Co. - Chula Vista’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You open the menu here and the wine list is essentially a footnote — four options, all California, all priced flat at $10 a glass or $30 a decanter. This is a brewery that tolerates wine drinkers, not one that courts them.
Four labels is not a wine program — it's a concession to whoever shows up with a non-beer-drinking friend. William Hill Chardonnay, J. Lohr Sauvignon Blanc, OZV Red Blend, and Old Soul Cab Sauv are all perfectly drinkable, grocery-aisle-familiar California wines with zero ambition. The regional spread technically covers Napa, Monterey, and Lodi, but that reads more like a coincidence than a curation strategy. If you're looking for discovery or depth, you are in the wrong building.
All four wines are available by the glass at $10 flat, or as a decanter for $30 — which at least gives you a rough bottle equivalent without committing to a full bottle format. There's no rotation, no seasonal swap, no guest pour. What's listed is what's listed, full stop.
J. Lohr 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey County — $10/glass
J. Lohr's Sauvignon Blanc punches above its casual-restaurant weight — crisp, citrus-forward, and genuinely refreshing alongside lighter Latin-inflected dishes. At $10 a glass it's the most purposeful pour on a short list.
Old Soul 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi CA
Old Soul is a Lodi label that tends to fly under the radar, but the region produces warm, full-bodied Cab at fair prices. Most people here are ordering IPAs — the Cab is quietly decent and usually undersold by staff.
OZV 2021 Red Blend, Lodi CA
OZV is a grocery store brand built for name recognition, not quality. It's sweet, simple, and uninspiring — basically a Costco endcap in a glass. With only four options, you can do better than this one.
J. Lohr 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey County + Wings
The SB's bright acidity and citrus snap cut through the fat and heat of sauced wings better than anything else on this list. It's not a sommelier's pick — it's just the right call when your other options are a sweet red blend or a Chardonnay.
The Bottom Line
Novo Brazil is a great brewery with a wine list that exists out of obligation. Order the beer, but if your table needs wine, the $10 flat pricing at least keeps the damage minimal.
· Chula Vista · American
Yard House Chula Vista's wine list is what happens when wine is an afterthought at a beer-forward chain — familiar labels, steep markups, and zero sense of discovery. If you're here for the 130+ beers on draft, you're in the right place; if you came for the wine, grab the Jean-Luc Colombo rosé and manage expectations accordingly.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chula Vista · Italian
Little Italy Ristorante isn't coming here for the wine — and at these prices, that's probably fine if you just need something cold in a glass. But nine labels, no Italian depth to speak of, and a list that hasn't been curated so much as assembled means this is strictly a cocktail-first, wine-if-you-must situation. If wine matters to you even a little, the food might be worth the trip, but plan to drink elsewhere.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Chula Vista · Chula Vista · Hotel Lounge
The Den is a hotel bar doing the bare minimum on wine, and it shows. Order a cocktail, grab a beer, or pick up a bottle from the grocery store down the street before you check in.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chula Vista · Steakhouse Chain
The prices are fair but there's almost nothing to choose from — four labels is not a wine program, it's a placeholder. If wine matters to your dinner, this isn't your spot.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chula Vista · Steakhouse
Skip the wine list and order a cocktail or a beer — the wine program here is an afterthought dressed up in a long menu. If someone insists on a bottle, reach for the Rodney Strong and don't look too hard at the markup.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chula Vista · Italian Chain
Romano's Macaroni Grill isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes no attempt to pretend otherwise. Order a $4 house red, enjoy the pasta, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that earned it.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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