Croissants and Burgundy in the Tetons
Jackson Β· Jackson Hole Β· Cafe/Bakery Β· Visit Website β
Reviewed April 21, 2026
Wingman Metrics
You walk into a bakery expecting coffee and a kouign amann, and then you clock a Domaine Edmond Cornu Burgundy on the wine list. That's the Persephone move β old-world fermentation ethos applied equally to the bread and the bottle. This is not a wine bar, but it's clearly curated by someone who drinks well.
The list is short but punches well above its weight for a bakery in Jackson Hole. France anchors the program with selections from the Loire, Alsace, and Burgundy β regions that reward attention and rarely show up on lists built to please ski tourists. Spain gets a nod with a Cava Brut Nature from Suriol, Italy contributes a Podere il Saliceto Lambrusco Pet Nat, and South Africa's Krone rounds out the sparkling section. There are real gaps β no reds outside of the Cornu Pinot, no deep-dive into any single region β but what's here reflects genuine taste rather than a distributor's default order.
With 8+ options by the glass, this is a strong pour program for a cafe setting. The selection skews toward sparkling and white, which makes complete sense alongside pastry and bread. Seeing a Loire Chardonnay from Domaine de Bernier and a Kuentz-Bas Alsace Blanc available by the glass at a bakery is quietly remarkable.
Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay, Loire, FR, 2012 β $24
Loire Chardonnay at this price is a genuine find β leaner and more mineral than its Burgundian cousins, it's the kind of bottle that makes you feel smart ordering it.
Podere il Saliceto Lambrusco Pet Nat, Modena, IT, 2014
Most people see Lambrusco and think grocery store sweetness. This Podere il Saliceto version is the real deal β a pet nat with earthy depth and just enough fizz to make a Friday afternoon feel like an event.
Krone Sparkling RosΓ©, SA, 2014
At $34, the Krone is the weakest value proposition on the list. It's a perfectly fine South African bubbly, but when the Suriol Cava Brut Nature and the Lambrusco Pet Nat are both sitting right there, there's no reason to default to this one.
Kuentz-Bas Alsace Blanc, Alsace, FR, 2014 + Croissant
An Alsatian white with its signature richness and slight spice is one of the better croissant companions you'll find β the butter in the laminate and the weight of the wine hit the same frequency.
π² The Bottom Line
Persephone is the rare bakery where you might linger over a glass of Burgundy and not feel like you've made a weird choice. If you're in Jackson Hole and want a low-key wine moment with exceptional bread, this is the move.
Jackson Town Β· Jackson Hole Β· Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty β 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 Β· Jackson Hole Β· Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting β 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 Β· Jackson Hole Β· Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is β a bakery-cafΓ© 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 Β· Jackson Hole Β· French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole β 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 Β· Jackson Hole Β· Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly β 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 Β· Jackson Hole Β· 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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