Greenville's Steakhouse That Takes Wine Seriously
West End · Greenville · Steak house · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 9, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Rick Erwin's West End Grille lands with the confident thud of a proper steakhouse that's done its homework. Three hundred to five hundred bottles anchored in California, France, and Italy — this is not a list assembled by accident. Wine Spectator has handed them a Best of Award of Excellence every year since 2014, and one look at the producers tells you why.
California is the backbone here, and it's a strong one — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, and Opus One cover the full spectrum from weeknight splurge to special-occasion pour. France shows up with serious intent: Chateau Margaux and Chateau Lynch-Bages represent Bordeaux at its most classic, exactly what you want alongside a dry-aged ribeye. Italy punches above its weight with Gaja and Ceretto on the Barolo side and Banfi and Argiano holding it down for Brunello di Montalcino — two regions that most Greenville steakhouses wouldn't bother with. The list skews heavily Old World and New World prestige, which means adventurous drinkers looking for natural wine or obscure grapes will need to look elsewhere.
With 20-35 options by the glass, there's enough range to spend a full evening without touching a bottle. Pours open around $12-$18, which is honest for a room at this level. We'd love to see more rotation and a stated program around how frequently the by-the-glass list refreshes, but what's here is well-chosen.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $40s (bottle)
Jordan is one of the most consistently over-delivered Cabs in California — elegant, food-friendly, and priced below the vanity bottles on this list. In a lineup of $100+ prestige pours, Jordan is the smart order.
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
Most people at a steakhouse reach for Napa Cab on autopilot. Argiano's Brunello is earthy, structured, and built for beef — and it's a producer that most diners will walk right past on their way to Silver Oak. Don't.
Opus One
Opus One is a fine wine, but at steakhouse markup it becomes a trophy pour more than a value proposition. You're paying for the label as much as the wine. The Jordan or Stag's Leap will give you a better night for significantly less money.
Chateau Lynch-Bages + Prime dry-aged ribeye
Lynch-Bages is a Pauillac built for red meat — cassis, cedar, firm tannins that cut through the fat of a dry-aged ribeye and come back stronger for it. This is the textbook pairing and Rick Erwin's has the goods to pull it off.
The Bottom Line
Rick Erwin's West End Grille is the best wine list in Greenville for classic steakhouse drinking — deep on California and France, with enough Italian depth to reward curious drinkers. Markups run steep, but the selection earns its reputation and that Wine Spectator badge is not decorative.
Augusta Road · Greenville · American
A 51-wine list: 20 white and sparkling, 31 red, with 14 wines posted as two-price pairs like 10/40 and the rest at a single price up to 140. Start with the 10/40 Alta Vista Malbec, or the Musset-Roullier Chenin Blanc at 55 if you want the list's only Chenin Blanc, and ask what the pairs mean before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Greenville · Oyster Bar / Seafood
Twelve glasses from $10 to $20 and a bottle list with ten sparkling wines, eight Chardonnays and a single Muscadet. Order the $13 Picpoul with the raw oysters, or the $90 Brégeon Muscadet if you want a bottle, and check that the vintage is still available. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
South Main · Greenville · Modern Italian / Oyster Bar
An Italian list with a broad glass program and a labeled Golden Glass tier for the big names. Try the Marziano Abbona Barolo (25/100) or the Marilina orange (15/60), and confirm vintages, since the list says they can change with availability. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Woodruff Road · Greenville · Chinese
A wine list sorted by sweetness and intensity rather than region, with no prices posted. Try the Kendall-Jackson Riesling with the Kung Pao Chicken, and ask for glass and bottle prices because the drink menu posts none. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
South Main · Greenville · Persian
A wine list sorted by style, from light aromatic whites to a $260.00 Amarone, so you can stay modest or go big. Start with the Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon at $12.00 and $42.00 or the City Scape Pomegranate Pinot Noir at $12.00 and $46.00, and ask which price is the glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Village of West Greenville · Greenville · American / Esoteric Wine
A small-producer list that skews toward Spain, Italy, France, Oregon and California, with clearly priced glasses. Start with the $15 Demarie Roero Nebbiolo or the $14 Carrel & Senger Jacquère by the glass, then look at the Orange section for something unusual, and confirm current prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine menu, not service, storage or markups.
Houston · Houston · Steak house
A Cabernet-first list with a long Napa Cabernet section, two flights and two Texas bottles. Start with the $18 Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet by the glass or the $48 Silver Palm bottle, and ask about the $60 Becker Vineyards Cabernet from Texas. The restaurant's online list shows no date, so confirm prices before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Miami · Miami · Steak house
Hereford Grill's list ranges from Napa Cabernet to Argentine Malbec and Vega Sicilia, but it posts no prices. Order the Adentus Malbec blend with the boneless ribeye and ask your server for the price. Confirm current availability, since the PDF file name carries 12.10.2025. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Capitol Square · Madison · Steak house
Rare is a reliable wine destination for Napa devotees visiting Madison — the list is familiar by design, the WS Award of Excellence is well-earned, and the setting delivers. Just don't come here looking for natural wine or anything that strays from the California playbook.
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