Napa Hits, Steakhouse Classics, No Surprises
Northgate / North Academy · Colorado Springs · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 14, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Prime25 reads exactly like you'd expect from a sleek Colorado Springs steakhouse — Napa heavy, familiar names, and priced for a special occasion rather than a Tuesday night out. It's not trying to surprise you, and it doesn't. What it does do is give you reliable access to bottles that work with a ribeye.
The list leans hard into Napa Cabernet and Sonoma, with Bordeaux making a supporting appearance and a nod to Willamette Valley Pinot Noir for those who want something lighter. You'll find the usual suspects — Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Duckhorn — which is either reassuring or boring depending on how adventurous you are. There's no real depth beyond the obvious, and if you're hoping for something from Burgundy, the Southern Rhône, or anywhere in Italy, you're going to be disappointed. It's a list built for people who already know what they like and aren't looking to be challenged.
By-the-glass options run somewhere in the 10–16 range, priced in the $12–$22 window, which is standard steakhouse territory for Colorado Springs. Don't expect the pours to rotate much — this feels like a static list that changes when a rep calls, not because someone's paying attention. It'll get you through dinner, but don't come here for the glass program.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $60–$80 (bottle estimate)
Jordan punches well above its typical steakhouse markup here — it's consistently one of the most food-friendly Cabs on any list like this, and it won't require a second mortgage the way Caymus will.
Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley
Everyone at the table is ordering Cab, and that's fine — but Duckhorn's Merlot is genuinely underrated at steakhouses. It has the structure to stand up to a filet without the tannin wall of a big Napa Cab, and most people walk right past it.
Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is the most marked-up wine on virtually every steakhouse list in America, and Prime25 is no exception. You're paying a prestige tax on a wine that's gone sweeter and softer over the years. The Jordan does more for less.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley is softer and more approachable than its Napa sibling — the vanilla and cassis notes play well against the fat and char of a ribeye without the tannins steamrolling the meat. Classic combo, and one of the few moments where the steakhouse formula actually delivers.
The Bottom Line
Prime25 is a perfectly competent steakhouse wine list — safe, Napa-forward, and priced on the steep side, but it'll do the job if you stick to the right bottles. Send a friend here for the steak, and tell them to order the Jordan.
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