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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 5, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Prime, A Shula's Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list lands on the table with the kind of weight that makes you sit up a little straighter. Five hundred-plus selections, anchored in California and France, with enough big names to make a power lunch feel like a genuine occasion. This is a steakhouse that takes its wine program as seriously as its 48-oz porterhouse.
California cab is the clear center of gravity here — Caymus, Silver Oak, Far Niente, Stag's Leap, Jordan, Joseph Phelps Insignia, and Opus One all show up, covering the spectrum from weekend-treat to special-occasion splurge. Burgundy gets proper representation through Louis Jadot, and Bordeaux gets its due with Château Margaux anchoring the prestige end. Duckhorn fills in the Merlot gap for guests who still haven't forgiven Sideways. The list skews heavily Old Guard California and classic France — if you're hunting natural wine or anything adventurous from the Southern Hemisphere, look elsewhere.
With 20-35 options by the glass, there's enough range to drink well from start to finish without committing to a bottle. Expect the usual suspects — Caymus and Silver Oak almost certainly appear in pour form — which is genuinely useful when you want the name without the full bottle commitment. Sommelier Eric Larson is on hand, so if the glass menu feels narrow, ask what's open; that's usually where the interesting stuff lives.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $90
Jordan reliably punches above its retail price in restaurant settings, and at a steakhouse where markups trend aggressive, it's often the sweet spot — polished Alexander Valley cab that doesn't require a second mortgage and holds its own against a prime ribeye.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
Everyone at a steakhouse is gunning for the big cab, but Duckhorn's Merlot is consistently one of the best-value bottles on any list it appears on — plush, structured, and genuinely food-friendly in a way that flashier cabs sometimes aren't. Most tables walk right past it.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, and steakhouses markup accordingly. You're paying a significant premium for a wine you can find at Total Wine for a fraction of the restaurant price. The name recognition costs you here — put that money toward something with more story behind it.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + 28-day aged prime ribeye
Stag's Leap brings cassis and cedar with enough acid to cut through the fat on a well-marbled ribeye without the over-the-top ripeness that can flatten a great steak. It's the classic California cab pairing done right — structure meets umami, neither one winning, both better for it.
The Bottom Line
Prime, A Shula's earns its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence — the list is deep, the staff knows what they're doing, and if you're willing to navigate the markups, there are genuinely great bottles to be had here. Send a friend who's celebrating something; just tell them to ask Eric what's worth drinking before defaulting to the Caymus.
· Chandler · Craft Cocktail / New American
The Brickyard is a cocktail spot that happens to have wine, and the list reflects that priority clearly. Come for the drinks, stay for the vibe — but don't plan your evening around what's in the glass.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Chandler · Chandler · Wine Bar / Contemporary American
The Living Room is worth a visit if you're after serious Champagne in a city that rarely bothers — just don't expect the rest of the list to keep up. Come for the bubbles, order accordingly.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Chandler · Chandler · Steakhouse
Black Angus Chandler is a perfectly competent place to drink a glass of California Cab with a decent steak — just don't come here expecting the wine to be the reason you showed up. Send a friend here if they want comfort and familiarity; send them elsewhere if they actually want to drink well.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Northwest Chandler · Chandler · Japanese, Sushi
Shimogamo isn't a wine destination, but it's a sushi restaurant that quietly did its homework on wine — and that's rarer than it should be. If you're coming for the omakase or the A5 Wagyu, the Picpoul or the Koshu will take care of you without drama.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Chandler · Chandler · Japanese, Sushi
Kodo's wine list won't win any awards, but at these prices and with this much sushi to distract you, it doesn't need to. Order the Riesling, eat the rolls, be happy.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Wild Horse Pass / South Chandler · Chandler · Steakhouse
Shula's is a reliable, if unambitious, steakhouse wine list — it nails the basics for its audience and pairs fine with a $60 steak, but you're paying resort rates for grocery-store-shelf California wine without much effort behind the curation. Go in knowing that, order the Jordan, and enjoy your beef.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Fort Worth · American Steakhouse
Del Frisco's Grille Fort Worth has a wine list the same way an airport newsstand has a wine section — technically true, practically limiting. Order the Tokaji for dessert, drink cocktails with dinner, and don't expect anyone to help you navigate the difference.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Carson · Carson City · American Steakhouse
Glen Eagles is a comfortable, classic Carson City steakhouse with a wine list that's essentially coasting — one strong Port section surrounded by a whole lot of nothing. Come for the prime rib, order a Port after, and don't expect much more from the wine side of the menu.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
San Marcos · San Marcos · American Steakhouse
Outback San Marcos won't embarrass you if you order a glass with dinner, but you're not here for the wine list and nobody pretends otherwise. Stick to the Riesling or the Malbec and spend your energy on the steak.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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