Serious Bottles Hiding in a Brewpub
Wilson · Jackson Hole · American
Reviewed April 24, 2026
Wingman Metrics
You walk into a laid-back Wyoming brewpub expecting a Bud Light and maybe a house red, and then the wine list lands on the table. It's longer than it has any right to be, and it has Ridge Monte Bello on it. This place is playing a different game than the taxidermied elk on the wall suggests.
The list leans heavily on California and the Pacific Northwest, with some French representation rounding things out — a sensible strategy for a tourist-heavy corridor between Jackson and the mountain. You've got genuine blue-chip names like Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon and Ridge Monte Bello sitting alongside crowd-accessible options like A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir from Oregon. The range covers casual weeknight drinkers and people who actually know what they're ordering, which is a harder balance to pull off than most roadhouses attempt. The French presence is thinner and harder to assess without more specifics, but the American anchor is legitimately solid.
With 12 to 20 options by the glass, this isn't a two-red-two-white situation — there's real range here for a brewpub setting. The quality of what's poured by the glass will vary depending on who's working and how long that bottle has been open, but the program clearly has ambition behind it. If you're eating here solo or just want a glass with your ribs, you're not going to be stuck with something terrible.
A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir — null
A to Z consistently overdelivers for the price point — reliable Oregon Pinot with real character that doesn't require a special occasion to justify. In a brewpub context, this is the smart, unpretentious order that won't disappoint.
Ridge Monte Bello
Nobody expects one of California's most iconic Cabernet-based wines to show up on a roadhouse list in Wilson, Wyoming. If the price is anywhere near reasonable, this is the kind of bottle worth calling ahead about — it's a bucket-list pour hiding in a very unlikely place.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap is a fine wine, but it's also a recognizable name that restaurants routinely mark up well beyond its actual value. In a $$$-priced brewpub setting with no sommelier to justify the premium, you're almost certainly paying tourist-trap rates for a bottle you could find at home for significantly less.
A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir + Pub burger
Oregon Pinot has enough fruit and structure to hold its own against a juicy burger without the tannin weight of a Cab crushing everything. It's the kind of pairing that makes a casual meal feel a little more intentional.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Q Roadhouse is a genuine wild card — a family-friendly brewpub that somehow stocks Ridge Monte Bello and means it. The markups are likely steep and the staff won't be walking you through terroir, but if you're passing through Wilson and want something more interesting than a craft beer, this list earns a second look.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty — 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 · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting — 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 · Jackson Hole · Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is — a bakery-café 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 · Jackson Hole · French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole — 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 · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly — 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 · Jackson Hole · 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
Southwest / Time Corners · Fort Wayne · American
Catablu is exactly what it needs to be for its neighborhood — a reliable, thoughtfully maintained list that won't embarrass you on a date night or bore you entirely. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a solid supporting act for a kitchen that clearly takes food seriously.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Otay Ranch Town Center · Chula Vista · American
BJ's is a fine place to drink a craft beer and eat a Pizookie. It is not a place to drink wine. Order a Brewhouse Blonde, skip the wine list entirely, and save your wine night for somewhere that cares.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
SanTan Village · Gilbert · American
The Cheesecake Factory is a perfectly fine place to eat — the wine list just isn't a reason to go. Order a cocktail, split a bottle of Santa Margherita if you must, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that earned it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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