Wine Spectator hardware and the list to back it up
Alpharetta · Atlanta · Steakhouse / Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 22, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Ray's at Killer Creek’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You do not earn a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence by accident. Ray's at Killer Creek carries the 2025 hardware and the cellar depth to justify it. The list is a sprawling, serious document that signals immediately — this kitchen takes wine as seriously as its steaks and seafood.
The list reads like a greatest-hits tour of California and beyond. Caymus Cabernet, Jordan, Opus One, and Robert Mondavi Reserve anchor the top shelf. But look past the trophy bottles and you find smart mid-range picks too — Dr. Loosen Riesling for the white wine crowd, J. Lohr Falcon's Perch Chardonnay for value seekers, and Chateau Puy-Blanquet Saint-Émilion for Bordeaux fans who do not need a second mortgage. Louis M. Martini Zinfandel rounds out the American reds. This is a list that rewards browsing.
The by-the-glass program matches the depth of the full list. Multiple varietals across price points mean you can taste your way through the menu without committing to a bottle. The Oysters and Martinis Hour running Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 PM adds a social dimension — though the wine pours during happy hour are the real reason to show up early.
J. Lohr Falcon's Perch Chardonnay — $12/glass
A clean, unfussy California Chardonnay at a steakhouse price point that does not make you wince. Smart ordering for the table while you study the bottle list.
Chateau Puy-Blanquet Saint-Émilion
Right Bank Bordeaux from a reliable estate that flies under the radar next to the Caymus and Opus One. Merlot-driven, elegant, and a fraction of the big-name prices.
Opus One
We love Opus but the restaurant markup on a bottle that already starts north of $400 retail makes it a flex purchase, not a value play. The Jordan and Caymus deliver comparable experiences for far less.
Louis M. Martini Zinfandel + Prime Ribeye
Zinfandel's bold fruit and peppery finish are a natural match for a well-marbled ribeye. The Martini bottling has enough structure to handle the char without overwhelming the beef.
The Bottom Line
Ray's at Killer Creek is the wine destination in Alpharetta. Wine Spectator agrees and so do we. Come for the seafood tower, stay because you just found a 2016 Bordeaux at a price that makes you order a second bottle.
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Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
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Grocery Store
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Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
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Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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