Hotel Wine List That Actually Earns It
Greenville · Greenville · American, Farm to Table · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 23, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Patterson Kitchen + Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into Patterson Kitchen + Bar, you're immediately distracted by the floor-to-ceiling windows framing a pond and manicured courtyard — then the wine list arrives and holds its own. For a hotel restaurant in Greenville, this is a legitimately considered list, not an afterthought. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2023 isn't just a plaque on the wall; the list backs it up.
The 100-150 bottle list leans hard into California and France, which tracks with the farm-to-table, steakhouse-adjacent menu. You've got the recognizable heavyweights — Caymus, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn — but also Louis Jadot anchoring the Burgundy section for anyone who wants to go old world. Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling shows up as a thoughtful nod to whites that can actually handle the kitchen's seafood dishes. The list doesn't take many risks and won't surprise a seasoned drinker, but it's well-curated and coherent rather than just bulk-buying whatever the distributor pushed that month.
Somewhere between 12 and 18 pours by the glass, priced $10–$18, which is reasonable for a hotel dining room of this caliber. Whispering Angel Rosé makes an obvious appearance, and Meiomi Pinot Noir is predictably on the list for the crowd that wants something approachable without committing to a bottle. We'd like to see more rotation here — this reads like a static program rather than one that keeps regulars on their toes.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $40
Coming in at the low end of the bottle range, this Washington state Riesling punches above its price on a list where the marquee names command significantly more. It's the smart play alongside the wood-seared seafood and nobody at the table needs to feel like they compromised.
Louis Jadot Burgundy
Most people at a steakhouse-leaning hotel restaurant are going straight for the California Cabs, which means the Jadot often gets overlooked. That's a mistake. It's the most food-flexible bottle on the list and a genuine expression of why France makes it onto Wine Spectator's radar for this program.
Whispering Angel Rosé
Look, it's fine. It's always fine. But you're paying the Whispering Angel premium for the brand, not the juice, and on a list with actual California and French depth, spending your money here feels like ordering the airport version of a trip you could actually take.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Butcher-cut steak with herb butter
Jordan is one of those Cabs that's structured enough to stand up to a serious cut of beef but polished enough not to steamroll the herb butter finishing the dish. It's the obvious call here, but obvious for the right reasons.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Patterson Kitchen + Bar is a hotel wine list that actually deserves your attention — not groundbreaking, but honest, fairly priced, and matched to a kitchen that can back it up. If you're eating in Greenville and want a bottle worth ordering, this is a safe and satisfying call.
Downtown Greenville · Greenville · Greek and Mediterranean
Kouzina is a counter-service gyro spot with a Greek wine list that would embarrass a lot of full-service restaurants — that's the Wild Card situation right there. If you're anywhere near Greenville and curious about what Greece actually tastes like in a glass, this is a weirdly perfect place to find out.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Greenville · Greenville · New England–style oyster bar and coastal seafood
The Jones Oyster Co. is doing something genuinely thoughtful with wine in a market that doesn't always demand it, and the Loire-forward approach earns real respect. It's not a destination wine list, but if you're eating oysters in downtown Greenville, you're in good hands.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Greenville · Greenville · Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Greenville is a reliable machine — the wine list won't challenge you, staff won't geek out with you, and you'll probably pay more than you should. But if you want a well-stored Napa Cab with a perfect ribeye and zero surprises, it delivers every time.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Woodruff Road area · Greenville · American Steakhouse & Grill
Firebirds is a reliable wine stop if you're already there for dinner and want something familiar done reasonably well — just don't expect the list to challenge or surprise you. Send a friend here for the filet; warn them to skip the Chardonnay markup.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Greenville · Greenville · Steakhouse & Seafood
Larkin's on the River is a reliable spot if you want a crowd-pleasing California Cab with your steak and don't mind paying a premium for the Falls Park backdrop. Don't come expecting the wine list to surprise you — come for the river view and order the Jordan.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Greenville · Greenville · Southern / New American
Soby's has one of the most legitimately impressive wine programs in the entire Southeast, and the fact that it's anchored in Greenville rather than a major metro makes it worth a detour on its own. If you're anywhere near South Carolina and you care about wine, you owe yourself a seat at this table.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
Wallingford · Seattle · American, Farm to Table
Atoma is the rare neighborhood restaurant where the wine list was clearly built by someone who actually cares — Old World focus, fair prices, and a 2025 Wine Spectator credential that's earned rather than inherited. If you live near Wallingford and haven't been drinking Friulian whites with your pasta here, you're leaving value on the table.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Dorset · Dorset · American, Farm to Table
Barrows House isn't destination wine drinking, but it's honest, fairly priced, and thoughtfully stocked for what it is — a warm New England inn that wants you to enjoy your meal. If you're staying the night, you won't regret working through this list.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Manchester · Manchester · American, Farm to Table
The Reluctant Panther is exactly what a Vermont inn wine list should be — considered, properly maintained, and fair enough on price that you don't feel penalized for ordering well. No fireworks, but consistently worth drinking from.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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