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Reviewed June 20, 2026
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The wine list at Old Hickory reads exactly like you'd expect from a resort steakhouse attached to a convention center — heavy on California Cabernet, comfortable with Napa name recognition, and priced for a corporate expense account. There's nothing surprising here, but the execution is polished enough that you won't feel cheated if someone else is paying.
This is a California-forward list built around the steakhouse canon: Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Duckhorn, and Opus One are the tent poles, and the list doesn't stray far from that Napa-Sonoma comfort zone. Bordeaux likely makes a cameo but the depth outside of American Cab is thin — don't come here hunting for a grower Champagne or a Barolo. It's a list that was designed to satisfy the conference crowd and anniversary dinners simultaneously, which means it succeeds on familiarity rather than discovery. If you already know what you like and it's a California red, you'll land fine.
Expect 12 to 20 pours in the $15–$30 range, skewing toward the same recognizable names that anchor the bottle list. Rotation appears minimal — this is a set-and-forget program rather than one that cycles in seasonal or adventurous picks. You're not going to find anything surprising by the glass, but the standards will be properly stored and correctly served.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $60–$80 (estimated bottle)
Jordan is the most honest bottle on a list like this — consistently well-made Alexander Valley Cab that doesn't need a Napa zip code to justify its price. On a steakhouse list dominated by bigger markups, it's the one that keeps the math reasonable while still drinking like a proper special-occasion wine.
Duckhorn Merlot
Everyone at the table is going to order Cabernet, and that's fine. But Duckhorn's Napa Merlot is genuinely excellent — structured, plummy, and built for red meat — and gets overlooked every time Silver Oak is on the same list. It usually comes in at a softer price point too, which doesn't hurt.
Opus One
Opus One is a great wine. It is not a great wine at hotel steakhouse markup. By the time a resort adds its margin on top of an already premium bottle, you're deep into territory where the price is paying for the name on the label more than what's in the glass. Save it for somewhere that treats it like a treasure, not a transaction.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cab is soft enough on the tannins that it doesn't fight a well-marbled ribeye — it leans into the fat and char rather than clashing with it. It's the most crowd-pleasing version of the classic steakhouse pairing on this list, and the staff will know exactly what you're ordering.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Old Hickory is a reliable steakhouse wine program that knows its audience and doesn't try to be anything else — if you're here for a celebration dinner or a work dinner on someone's card, the California hits list will do its job. Just go in with eyes open on the pricing, and let Jordan or Duckhorn do the heavy lifting instead of reaching straight for Opus.
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