Pretty Room, Punishing Markups, Forgettable List
Downtown South Bend · South Bend · New American / Fine Dining · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 8, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Roselily’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The list at Roselily reads like someone handed a distributor rep a budget and said 'fill it up.' You'll recognize every label here — and not in the good, 'oh they really know their stuff' way. It's the kind of list that exists because a restaurant needs a wine list, not because anyone thought hard about it.
What we have are the reliable workhorses of the mid-tier restaurant wine world: J Lohr Cab, Macrostie Chard, Terrazas Malbec — solid bottles in their own right, but nothing that suggests curiosity or regional ambition. The nod to the Jean-Luc Colombo Côtes du Rhône Blanc is the one moment of mild interest, though it's hardly a deep cut. The Reserve POLK Wine Club affiliation is mentioned but doesn't visibly translate into anything exciting or exclusive on the floor. There are no emerging producers, no interesting domestic regions beyond the usual suspects, and no old-world depth to speak of.
We couldn't pin down a confirmed by-the-glass program from available data, which is itself a yellow flag. A chef-driven spot at this price point should have a tight, rotating glass program to match the seasonal menu — if it exists here, it's not being communicated. That silence doesn't inspire confidence.
J Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2020 — $46
It's the least-bad deal on the list. J Lohr Seven Oaks is a dependable, fruit-forward Cab that retails around $18 — so yes, the markup stings, but at least the bottle itself delivers what it promises. In a list full of uninspired choices, this one at least won't disappoint the table.
Jean-Luc Colombo La Redonne Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2020
Most diners at a place like this will reach for the Chardonnay or the Malbec without a second thought. The Colombo Rhône Blanc — likely a Marsanne-Viognier blend — is the one bottle that shows any sense of place or personality. It's the closest thing to an interesting choice on this list, and most people will walk right past it.
Gruet Brut Méthode Champenoise NV
Gruet is a fun, affordable sparkling wine from New Mexico that retails for about $18. Charging $50 for it — a 178% markup — is a hard no. Order it at the bar down the street, or just don't order bubbles here.
Jean-Luc Colombo La Redonne Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2020 + Seasonal chef's small plates
Whatever Roselily's kitchen is doing with lighter, vegetable-forward or seafood-leaning seasonal plates, this Rhône Blanc has the weight and aromatic complexity to keep up without bulldozing the dish. It's the rare wine on this list that actually feels like it belongs in a chef-driven context.
The Bottom Line
Roselily clearly invests in the kitchen — the wine list just didn't get the same memo. The markups are aggressive, the selection is safe to the point of boredom, and nothing here suggests anyone is losing sleep over what's in the cellar. Order something off the cocktail menu and save the bottle of wine for somewhere that cares.
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· South Bend · Wine bar / small plates
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
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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Sunny Italy Cafe is a genuinely beloved South Bend institution — the food has the history and the heart. The wine list, unfortunately, is just along for the ride. Order the pasta, drink the Montepulciano, and don't expect much more than that.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Gogi's is the best wine list in southern Oregon that most people outside of Medford have never heard of. If you're passing through on your way to Ashland or the valley wineries, stop here first — the list earns the detour.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Café Navarre is clearly doing something right in the kitchen, but the wine list is on autopilot — overpriced supermarket brands in a room that deserves more ambition. Order a cocktail, or bring your own if they allow it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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