Wednesday Saves You From the Markup
City Center · White Plains · Asian, Chinese-inspired chain · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 18, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at P.F. Chang's White Plains is exactly what you expect from a polished mall-anchor chain: tidy, inoffensive, and built for people who just want a glass of something familiar with their Mongolian Beef. It's not trying to impress you, and it mostly succeeds at not embarrassing itself. Twenty-six labels deep, organized by style rather than region — the kind of list you can scan in 90 seconds.
The list leans hard on American workhorses — Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, Rodney Strong Cabernet, Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio — with a couple of brighter spots like the Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling and Whispering Angel Rosé for the crowd that's been to Provence once. There's also a pair of PF Chang's proprietary blends: a Riesling-forward white and a Merlot-Cab-Syrah red that are designed specifically to hold up against the kitchen's big flavors. No deep-cellar surprises here, no regional exploration, no natural wine rabbit holes — this is a list built by a corporate committee with focus groups, and it shows. The France representation begins and ends with Whispering Angel, which tells you everything.
Roughly 10-14 pours available by the glass, ranging $9-$12, covering all the expected bases: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Cab, Merlot, sparkling via Chandon Brut. Rotation isn't particularly dynamic — this is a set-it-and-forget-it corporate program — but the glass prices are at least approachable before you do the bottle math. The PF Chang's proprietary white blend at $9/glass is the sleeper here for anyone pairing with spicy dishes.
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Pinot Noir — $40
At a 122% markup, this is the least punishing bottle on the list relative to retail — and on Wednesday it drops to $20. For a chain restaurant Pinot that actually has some structure, it's the move.
PF Chang's Proprietary White Blend (Riesling-based)
Most people ignore the house blend and reach for the Chardonnay out of habit. That's a mistake here. The Riesling-based white blend was built specifically to handle sweet-heat Chinese-inspired sauces, and at $9/glass it does its job better than anything else on the list.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling
A perfectly fine $9 retail bottle marked up to $30 here — a 233% markup that is the worst value on the list. The PF Chang's house white blend does essentially the same job for less money and is designed for the same menu.
PF Chang's Proprietary White Blend (Riesling-based) + Kung Pao Chicken
The Riesling-forward white blend has just enough residual sweetness and acidity to tame the chili heat in the Kung Pao without getting bulldozed by it. It's not a coincidence the house blend was engineered for exactly this situation.
Wednesday — Half off all bottles of wine and champagne all day Wednesday. Applies to regularly priced bottles, dine-in only. Excludes select holidays. Check with the location for exact hours of availability.
The Bottom Line
P.F. Chang's White Plains is not a wine destination, but it's not a disaster either — come on a Wednesday when everything is half off and suddenly a $40 Coppola Pinot at $20 feels like a reasonable night out. Any other night, manage your expectations and stick to the glass pours.
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Solid Range
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Set & Forget
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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