Mountain Town Markups, Some Solid Picks
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · American / Southwestern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 22, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Purple Sage lands squarely in mountain-town comfort zone — California and Pacific Northwest heavyweights, a few Argentinian and Spanish nods, and prices that remind you this is Jackson Hole, not Jackson, Mississippi. It's a list built for guests who know what they like and aren't shy about spending, which fits the room just fine.
The 40-70 bottle list leans hard on Napa Cabernet and Sonoma Pinot Noir, with recognizable names like Lail Vineyards, Kosta Browne, Shafer, and Quilceda Creek doing the heavy lifting. The Pacific Northwest makes a decent showing, and Argentina and Spain add just enough international texture to keep things from feeling completely tunnel-visioned. Don't come looking for Burgundy, Barolo, or anything remotely off the beaten path — this list was built to match elk tenderloin and bison without confusing anyone. The gaps are real, but the hits are crowd-pleasers executed well.
With 10-16 pours available, the by-the-glass program is one of the better aspects of this list — enough options to explore without feeling overwhelmed. The range likely mirrors the bottle list's California-forward identity, which means solid Chardonnay and Cabernet territory for the table. Rotation and quality control aren't confirmed, but the breadth suggests you'll find something that works.
Lail Vineyards Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 — $140
At 75% markup over a $80 retail bottle, this is actually the most restrained pricing on the list. Blueprint is a serious Napa Cab — structured, age-worthy, and built for a night out — and by Purple Sage standards, it's practically a bargain.
Beran Zinfandel 2017
Most tables will walk right past this for the Cabs and Pinots, but Zinfandel alongside elk or bison is a genuinely great move — the spice and dark fruit play off game meat better than almost anything else on the list. Yes, the markup stings at 133%, but the pairing upside makes it worth a second look.
Quilceda Creek CVR Red Wine 2018
At $160 on the menu against a $60 retail price, this is a 167% markup — the worst on the list. Quilceda is a fantastic producer, but you're paying three times what you should for the privilege of drinking it here. Save this one for a bottle shop.
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 2019 + Purple Sage Trout
Sonoma Coast Pinot has the acidity and red-fruit brightness to lift a rich, pan-seared trout without steamrolling it. Kosta Browne brings enough weight to feel special at a $30-50 entree table, and this is the kind of pairing the list was quietly designed for.
The Bottom Line
Purple Sage is a dependable dinner option in a town that charges a premium for everything, and the wine list is exactly what you'd expect — familiar names, safe regions, and markups that will make your credit card flinch. Go in with eyes open, steer toward the Lail Blueprint, and enjoy it with something off the grill.
South Jackson · Jackson Hole · Burgers, Bar & Grill
This is a short bar list that fits a burger bar: 10 pours, $9 to $15, no bottle prices posted. Order the $9 Ercole Barbera with a burger, or spend $13 on the Pradorey Tempranillo for something less expected. This unrated guide covers the posted by-the-glass list, not service, storage or markups, and the page is undated, so confirm what is pouring.
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Pan-Asian small plates and contemporary bar fare
A short hotel-lounge list where every still wine is priced at 6 oz, 9 oz and the bottle. Start with the $19 Tentadora Malbec or the $15 Dr. Loosen Riesling by the 6 oz glass, and confirm today's prices because the page is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Moose · Jackson Hole · Western / American
A seven-wine list with one price for everything: $11 a glass, $25 a bottle. Order the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc with the Pulled Pork Sandwich, and take bottles if there are three or more of you. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Modern Mexican / Taqueria
A five-wine list sitting beside a tequila and mezcal menu the restaurant is proud of. If you want wine with dinner, the Los Vascos Cabernet at 10 | 36 is the lowest-priced pair and the Elouan Pinot Noir at 13 | 48 is the other red, but confirm what the two numbers mean and check current availability since the menu image was linked as June 2025. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Wilson / Westbank · Jackson Hole · Italian-American
A one-page list with an Italian-red group of 22 bottles and 14 glass entries, judged only on what is posted. Order the La Farra Prosecco at 8 | 32 with a pizza, or the 38 Diego Conterno Dolcetto for a bottle, and ask which number is the glass price. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Wilson · Jackson Hole · Japanese / Sushi
Start with the $16 Ca' Vittoria Prosecco, or the $17 Pascal Biotteau Anjou Blanc if you want a white by the glass. If you book the omakase, the restaurant says a wine or sake pairing is an additional $50 for four 3 oz pours. Confirm current availability and prices. This unrated guide covers the posted list, not service, storage or retail markups.
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