Vegas Med with a serious wine backbone
Mandalay Bay · Las Vegas · Mediterranean
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 8, 2026
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Walking into Orla, the wine list lands with the same confidence as the room — stylish, intentional, and a little bit show-offy in the best way. We're talking 350-500 bottles anchored by heavy hitters from France, California, Spain, and Italy. This is not the wine list of a restaurant that happened to open a wine program; this is a restaurant that built a wine program and then opened a restaurant around it.
The Old World spine is where Orla really earns its Best of Award of Excellence — Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet, Giacomo Conterno Barolo, Chateau Margaux, and Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita signal a list built by people who actually care about provenance and terroir. California gets its due with Kistler Chardonnay and Opus One holding down the power positions, while Penfolds Grange gives the Australia category a legitimate flagship. Vega Sicilia Unico is a welcome flex in the Spain section, and Domaine Weinbach Riesling reminds us that Alsace deserves a seat at the table. The gaps are minor — if you're hunting for deep natural wine or anything south of conventional, you'll be stretching.
Twenty to thirty-five options by the glass is a serious commitment, and at Orla it shows — this isn't just a Cab-Chard-Pinot situation. Expect enough range to match a full Mediterranean meal from aperitivo to the cheese course. Rotation and seasonal updates aren't confirmed, but with two named sommeliers on staff, we'd expect the glass program to stay sharp.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir — $60-$80
In a list dominated by Burgundy royalty and Napa blue chips, Drouhin Oregon is the thinking person's move — serious Pinot credibility at a fraction of the cost of the French bottles sitting next to it on the list.
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Riesling
Most tables at Orla are going straight for the Burgundy or the Cabs, but Weinbach Riesling is the sleeper pick — textured, precise, and built to handle the kitchen's spice-forward Mediterranean flavors in a way that Chardonnay simply can't.
Opus One Napa Valley
It's a great wine and everyone knows it, which is exactly the problem — the markup on a name this famous is never kind, and in a list with this much depth, ordering the most recognizable label on the page is leaving money and discovery on the table.
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Riesling + Black Harissa-Grilled Lamb Chops
The Riesling's natural acidity and subtle sweetness cut right through the heat and char of the harissa, while its aromatic intensity can actually keep pace with the spice — where a bigger red just bulldozes, this wine has a conversation with the dish.
The Bottom Line
Orla is the rare Vegas restaurant wine list that justifies the trip on its own terms — serious depth, credentialed staff, and a Mediterranean menu that actually challenges you to explore beyond the obvious picks. Just know that Vegas pricing means you'll pay for the privilege.
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Alexxa's is a Strip restaurant doing Strip things — great location, recognizable bottles, pricing that reflects the real estate. If you're here for fountain views and a glass of Cakebread, you'll be genuinely happy; if you're hunting for value or adventure, look elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · French, Mediterranean
LPM is a legitimate wine destination by Las Vegas Strip standards — the Burgundy-forward list has real bones, sommelier Karla Poeschel keeps it credible, and a newly minted Wine Spectator Award of Excellence confirms this isn't just hotel filler. Markups are what they are in this zip code, but the quality is there if you spend wisely.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Las Vegas · Las Vegas · Italian
La Strega is doing something genuinely unusual for a Las Vegas neighborhood Italian: serving serious wine at prices that don't require an expense account, backed by a sommelier who knows what she's doing. Tuesday half-price wine night is not a gimmick — it's a reason to rearrange your week.
Solid Range
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · Italian
Caramella is a better wine stop than its lounge-y Strip pedigree would suggest — the Italian selections alone make it worth a serious look. The Thursday half-price night is the real unlock; that's when this list goes from steep to genuinely exciting.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
The Strip · Las Vegas · Spanish
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
The Strip · Las Vegas · Japanese
Wakuda isn't a wine destination in the way a dedicated wine bar is, but it's doing something genuinely interesting — pairing a focused, high-quality California-and-Burgundy list with Japanese cuisine that actually rewards that combination. If you're eating here, drink the wine; Luis Guillen knows what he's doing.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Dametra is a lively Carmel institution that takes its bottle list more seriously than its casual vibe suggests — the markups sting, but the range is genuinely interesting and a few bottles here are worth seeking out. Send a friend who wants something special with dinner, just tell them to skip the Caymus.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Kohala Coast · Kailua-Kona · Mediterranean
Meridia has the setting, the concept, and the menu to deserve a genuinely interesting wine list — instead it serves up resort-hotel boilerplate at punishing markups. Order the paella, drink the cocktails, and save the serious wine for somewhere that cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Mediterranean Breeze is doing what it says on the tin — a relaxed room, recognizable bottles, and $6 glass pours that won't break anyone's budget. Skip the mid-tier markups, aim for Jordan or Kim Crawford, and you'll have a perfectly decent night.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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