Old World Obsession Hiding in Tribeca
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Updated August 2026
Reviewed April 8, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Restaurant Marc Forgione’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The list at Marc Forgione lands with the quiet confidence of someone who doesn't need to shout. Four hundred-plus bottles skewed hard toward France and Italy — this isn't a greatest-hits list, it's a collection. You know immediately that someone here cares.
Burgundy is the obvious anchor: DRC, Henri Jayer, and Domaine Leroy all make appearances, which tells you this list has both depth and a serious acquisition budget. Loire is punching above its weight too — Didier Dagueneau's Pouilly-Fumé and Henri Bourgeois Sancerre sit alongside each other like a proper Loire argument waiting to happen. The Rhône section brings Guigal's La Mouline and Château Rayas, two bottles that could carry a list on their own. Piedmont rounds it out with the holy trinity: Giacomo Conterno's Barolo Monfortino, Bartolo Mascarello, and Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco — you don't see all three in one place very often.
Twelve to eighteen options by the glass is a solid spread for a room this serious. We'd expect the pours to rotate with the kitchen's seasonal direction, though without a dedicated sommelier on staff, the selection likely leans toward safe, accessible choices rather than anything adventurous. What's there should be well-stored and properly served — the list's DNA suggests the bar is set high even for the casual pour.
Henri Bourgeois Sancerre — $60–$80 est.
Henri Bourgeois is one of the most consistent names in the Loire, and on a list that goes deep into four-figure Burgundy, this bottle is the entry point that actually drinks. Clean, precise, and exactly what you want with anything light coming out of the kitchen.
Domaine Tempier Bandol
Most people at this table are hunting Burgundy, which means the Tempier Bandol gets overlooked. That's a gift. One of the great wines of Provence — structured, earthy, built to last — and it tends to look inexpensive next to what's sitting around it on this list.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
It's here, it's real, and it's priced accordingly — which means the markup on a bottle already worth thousands is doing serious damage to your credit card. Unless someone else is paying, DRC at a restaurant is always a harder argument than DRC from a retailer.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline + Apple Pie Soufflé
Hear us out: La Mouline's Viognier co-fermentation gives it a floral, almost honeyed edge that cuts against rich dessert in a way a big Syrah can't. It's an unexpected move that actually works — and it turns the soufflé into a proper wine moment rather than an afterthought.
The Bottom Line
Restaurant Marc Forgione earned its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence every year since 2015, and the list holds up — old world obsession, serious producers, and the kind of depth that rewards people who actually read the back pages. Just know you're paying New York prices and come with a strategy.
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La Grande Boucherie earns its place as a reliable stop for wine in Midtown, especially if you're leaning French. The glass list is genuinely wide and has some smart picks buried in it — the Fleurie and the Wiemer Riesling both punch above their price points. Markups trend steep as you climb the bottle list, so your money works hardest in the by-the-glass section. If you're here for the brasserie experience, the wine program holds up its end of the deal.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Steakhouse
BLT Prime's wine program is glass-only, which limits your options if you came for a big bottle moment, but the pricing is honest and the selection is more thoughtful than most steakhouses bother with. If you're keeping it casual and ordering by the glass, you can drink well here without feeling taken advantage of — and that's not nothing in this city.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Restaurant
The Palm Midtown is not where you'd expect to find Puzelat and Ruth Lewandowski sitting next to each other on a wine list — which is exactly what makes it worth a second look. Six bottles is a short menu, but all six are defensible picks at prices that don't insult you. If you're in the mood to trust the list and not overthink it, this works.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Murray Hill · New York · Classic American Steakhouse
Wolfgang's is a reliable steakhouse wine experience in the sense that you know exactly what you're getting: a list built around the bottle you already know, priced for the room you're sitting in. If you're here to close a deal over a Porterhouse for Two, the wine list will do its job without embarrassing anyone — but it's not going to surprise you, and it's almost certainly going to cost more than it should. Go in with eyes open and a strong second-choice red in mind.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Mediterranean
Zaytinya's wine list is a rare thing in New York: a focused, regionally coherent program that commits hard to Greek and Eastern Mediterranean varieties without making you feel like you need a flashcard to order. The by-the-glass selection alone — 18 options, all under $18, featuring producers most wine lists wouldn't touch — makes this worth visiting even before the food arrives. If you eat here and order a Cabernet, that's on you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
SoHo · New York · Italian
A long bottle list with Italian, Burgundy and Champagne sections, fronted by a 22-wine glass page. For a glass, try the Skerk Orange Wine from Friuli at 25/95, and for a bottle on a lighter budget, the Volpaia Vermentino at 60; upstairs in the café, the labeled list pours Palistorti di Valgiano's orange Tuscan blend at Glass $22. Confirm prices before you order, because the site's Upstairs Café dinner menu and the beverage PDF do not match. This unrated guide covers the posted wine lists, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown Roswell · Roswell · American
Canton St. Social is a solid neighborhood restaurant in historic downtown Roswell, and the wine program appears to be built for exactly that — supporting a good night out without overcomplicating things. We don't have enough sourced wine data to tell you what to order, which means your best move is to ask your server what's pouring well that night and go from there. Worth a visit for the food and atmosphere; the wine list is a work in progress as far as our research goes.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Worcester · American
The Boynton is a great neighborhood spot for a cold beer, a burger, and a game — and that's exactly what it should be. The wine program is along for the ride, not driving the car. If wine matters to you tonight, this isn't your destination; if you're here for the food and the vibe, order a beer and enjoy it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Atlanta · Atlanta · American
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's wine list is a Lazy List by every measure — grocery store brands, steep markups, no specials, and a rotating staff with little incentive to know what's in the glass. If you're here for the memorabilia and the atmosphere, lean into a cocktail or a beer. If wine is non-negotiable, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or Columbia Crest Cab will get you through the night without regret.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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