Tourist Trap Pricing, Zero Apologies
Wilson · Jackson Hole · American / Bar · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 22, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list reads like the shelf at a mid-tier airport gift shop — every bottle a brand you've definitely seen at Costco, priced like you're 10,000 feet closer to the sun than you actually are. It's not trying to be a wine destination, and that would be fine if it weren't charging destination prices. The casual garage-industrial vibe is charming; the wine program is coasting hard on that charm.
The list is almost entirely California-centric with a Pacific Northwest cameo from Chateau Ste. Michelle and a token La Marca Prosecco to cover bubbles. You'll recognize every single name here — Prisoner, Meomi, Decoy, Orin Swift — because they're designed to be recognized, not explored. There's nothing wrong with any of these wines in a vacuum, but together they form a list built entirely around brand recognition and tourist-friendly familiarity rather than any genuine curiosity. France and Italy show up as footnotes, not chapters.
Glass pours run $11–$18, which sounds reasonable until you clock that Meomi Pinot Noir retails for $20 and is probably sitting on that by-the-glass list somewhere north of $14. We don't have the full by-the-glass breakdown, but given the bottle markup patterns here, assume you're paying a premium for the privilege of a single pour. Rotation appears nonexistent — this list has all the energy of a menu that hasn't changed since opening day.
The Prisoner Wine Company 'The Prisoner' Red Blend — $95
At a 90% markup it's still not cheap, but it's the least-gouged bottle on the list — retails around $50 and at least delivers the bold, crowd-pleasing Napa red that the rest of the list promises but rarely delivers at this price point. If you're spending money here, this is where to spend it.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Columbia Valley
Ironic pick given it carries the single worst markup on the list (300%), but hear us out: at $44 it's still the lowest-priced bottle and Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling genuinely overdelivers as a food wine, especially against anything spicy or acidic on the menu. It's being ignored by everyone ordering Prisoner, and that's actually correct behavior from those people, but if you want something that drinks with some nuance, this is your only real option.
Orin Swift '8 Years in the Desert' Red Blend
A 167% markup on a $45 retail bottle gets you to $120 — for a wine that, while fun, is pure grocery-store-special-occasion energy. You can find this at Total Wine for $45. Do not spend $120 on it in a converted garage in Wilson, Wyoming.
Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc + House-made Bolognese
Frog's Leap makes a bright, herbaceous Napa Sauv Blanc that has enough acidity to cut through a rich meat sauce without fighting it. It's overpriced at $60, but it's the most interesting white on the list and one of the few bottles here that actually has some personality to match against a proper pasta.
❌ The Bottom Line
Old Yellowstone Garage is a perfectly decent spot to eat a pizza and drink a recognizable red, but the wine program is on autopilot and the markups are brutal enough to warrant ordering a beer instead. Send your friends here for the food, not the wine list.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty — but the list is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it. Order a beer, enjoy the ribs, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting — no more, no less. You'll drink well here if you pick smart, but this isn't a destination for wine people so much as a very competent resort bar that happens to have Opus One on the list.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is — a bakery-café with a genuinely thoughtful short list of natural pours at fair prices. If you're in Jackson and want a glass of something interesting without the steakhouse markup, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town of Jackson · Jackson Hole · French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole — the sommelier influence is visible, the European focus is coherent, and the list has depth worth exploring. Just go in knowing the markups are hotel-resort territory, and steer toward the Old World bottles where the curation is strongest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
East of Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly — reliable, a little expensive, and zero risk. If you're here for the views and the bison, you'll drink well enough; just don't come expecting the list to match the drama outside the window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Tapas / Wine Bar
Bin22 is the wine bar that has no business being this good in the middle of Wyoming ski country, and that's exactly why we're sending people here. If you're in Jackson Hole and you care about what's in your glass, this is the only address that matters.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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