Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

Walk into Perry's Vernon Hills and the wine wall stops you cold — it's a legitimate showpiece in an 11,000-square-foot room built to impress. The list matches the room: polished, California-forward, and unapologetically steak-house in its DNA. Wine Spectator noticed in 2024, and it's easy to see why.

This is a California Cabernet greatest-hits compilation, and it executes that lane with conviction. Caymus, Silver Oak Alexander Valley, Opus One, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Shafer Hillside Select — if it's a recognizable Napa or Sonoma name, it's probably here. The Chardonnay bench is similarly brand-conscious with Rombauer and Far Niente holding court. What you won't find is much adventure outside California — no meaningful Burgundy depth, no Rhône detours, no Old World rabbit holes to fall into.

With 20 to 35 options by the glass, there's enough to work with before you commit to a bottle. The program leans predictably toward crowd-pleasing California Cabs and Chardonnays, which isn't a problem when the crowd is here for ribeye. Rotation appears limited — this feels like a steady-state list rather than one with a curator pushing new pours through regularly.