Eighty-Nine Pages of Serious Wine Intent
Downtown · Seattle · New American · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 7, 2026 · How we review
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When the wine list arrives and it's 89 pages, you either lean in or you panic. At RN74, you lean in. This is a list built by people who actually care — Burgundy deep cuts sitting next to Washington state gems and a Lebanese wild card that signals real curiosity.
The spine of this list is Burgundy — we're talking Grand Cru territory, with DRC making an appearance for those with either a serious budget or a special occasion worth commemorating. But the list doesn't stop there: First Growth Bordeaux checks the prestige box, while a Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva from Rioja and a Renardat-Fache Cerdon de Bugey from Savoie show genuine range beyond the obvious. Washington gets its moment too, with WT Vintners Syrah from Horse Heaven Hills representing the state with some muscle. The Chateau Musar inclusion is the list's personality moment — a wine from Lebanon that almost nobody else in Seattle is pouring, and it earns its place here.
Specific by-the-glass counts aren't confirmed from our research, but a program of this depth and seriousness typically runs a well-curated glass selection — expect the list to reflect the same range as the bottle program. If they're pouring the Domaine Pinson Chablis or the Hiedler Gruner Veltliner by the glass, grab it without hesitation.
Domaine Lombard Syrah Brezeme Northern Rhone FR 2014 — null
Brezeme is a tiny, often-overlooked Northern Rhone appellation that flies under the radar of most diners fixated on Hermitage and Cornas. Domaine Lombard here is producing serious Syrah at a fraction of its more famous neighbors — if the markup stays reasonable relative to the rest of the list, this is where the smart money goes.
Renardat-Fache Cerdon de Bugey Savoie FR 2016
Most people walk right past a pink, slightly fizzy wine from Savoie on a list full of Grand Cru Burgundy. That's a mistake. Renardat-Fache's Cerdon is one of the most food-friendly, joyful pours in France — low alcohol, bright fruit, gentle bubble — and it's almost never on a list this serious. It's the sleeper pick of the whole program.
First Growth Bordeaux
First Growths on a restaurant list almost always carry a markup that makes the math brutal. Unless it's a very specific occasion and you've checked the vintage carefully, you're paying a premium for the label as much as the wine. The Rhone and Burgundy selections on this list offer more genuine drinking pleasure per dollar.
Domaine de la Cote Pinot Noir Estate Sta. Rita Hills CA 2014 + Duck or lamb preparation from the tasting menu
Domaine de la Cote makes Pinot Noir with enough structure and cool-climate tension to stand up to rich, savory proteins without overwhelming them. A duck or lamb course from a tasting menu is exactly where this wine earns its keep — it bridges the gap between Old World restraint and California fruit with real elegance.
The Bottom Line
RN74 is the rare restaurant wine list that rewards both the obsessive researcher and the curious newcomer willing to let a knowledgeable staff member lead. The markups on the prestige bottles are what they are, but the depth and range here — from Savoie to Seattle — make it worth every page.
Downtown · Seattle · Brazilian Churrascaria
The real headline here is the half-price South American bottles — available Monday through Thursday, all day, on bottles under $150 — which turns a polished steakhouse into a legitimately reasonable wine night. The list won't excite anyone who came for the wine, but if you came for the meat and want a solid regional bottle at a fair price, this deal is worth planning around.
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Ballard · Seattle · Italian
A short, Italian-leaning list with most of its bottles in the Old World red section. Order the $11 Montepulciano by the glass, or the $69 Travaglini Gattinara if you want to splurge a little, and confirm prices on the day. This unrated guide covers the posted wine menus, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Seattle · Pacific Northwest / New American
A hotel wine list with a Pacific Northwest page up front, Champagne, Bordeaux and Italian sections behind it, and a separate glass list on the drink menu. Start with the $12 Treveri Blanc de Blancs at happy hour or the Mark Ryan 'Goldfinch Tavern Red Blend', and check the current list before you go, since the restaurant says menus are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list and drink menu, not service, storage or markups.
Lake Union · Seattle · Steakhouse
A long, Northwest-first steakhouse list with plenty of bottles under $100 as well as a $300-to-$550 tier of Leonetti and Quilceda Creek Cabernets. Start with the $20 Five Star Cellars “Prime” Cabernet by the glass, or the same wine at $55 on the bottle pages, and confirm prices because the list says vintages and availability change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Capitol Hill · Seattle · Italian
An all-Italian list that is easy to navigate: 11 wines by the glass from $13 to $30, a bottle list sorted by region, and $8 house wine during Apericena. Order the Soave at $13 or the $17 Kerner by the glass, or the Villa Venti Sangiovese with the tagliatelle al ragu, and confirm prices because the page says they are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Central District · Seattle · Seafood
A mostly natural, mostly French bottle list that stretches from $60 Muscadet to a $455 Champagne, with a deep run of Jura, Savoie and Loire bottles. Start with the $60 Hautplanty Muscadet or the $72 Laurent Herlin Cabernet Franc, and ask about the list’s ◆ and ◉ key if you want help choosing between classic and wild. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
· Round Rock · New American
Whiskey Cake Round Rock isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — the all-by-the-glass format keeps things approachable, the pricing is honest, and there are a couple of genuinely good pours hiding in a short list. If wine is your priority tonight, look elsewhere; if you're here for the vibe and want something decent in your glass, Chehalem and Altocedro have you covered.
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· Columbia · New American
Motor Supply Co. Bistro appears to put its energy into the kitchen, and that may be the right call — but three wines is not a wine program. Until this list gets a serious rethink, order a cocktail or call ahead to ask about corkage.
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· Atlanta · New American
THREE isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that abundantly clear. If you're here for cocktails or the bar scene, you're probably in the right place — but if wine matters to you even a little, this four-item lineup isn't going to do much for you. Order the House Champagne at $5, accept the situation for what it is, and move on.
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