Two Wines. Both Canyon Road. Move On.
Greenbrier · Chesapeake · American · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 27, 2026
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The wine list at Ruby Tuesday Chesapeake takes about four seconds to read — because there are exactly two options on it. Canyon Road Chardonnay and Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon, both available at $6 for a 6oz pour or $9 for a 9oz upgrade. That's the whole program.
There is no depth to analyze here, no regional breadth, no producer curation, no interesting finds buried in the back pages. Canyon Road is a high-volume California jug wine brand sold in 1.5L bottles at grocery stores everywhere, and that's essentially what you're getting poured into a glass at the table. There are no other varietals, no sparkling, no rosé, no white options beyond Chardonnay — just two bottles doing the heavy lifting for an entire chain restaurant's wine program. It's not even a list; it's a choice.
Two pours: a Chardonnay or a Cab. That's it. There's no rotation, no seasonal swap, no sense that anyone has thought about the glass program since it was set up. The 9oz upgrade to $9 is at least a reasonable move if you're committed to drinking here.
Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon — $6
At $6 for 6oz, the markup isn't predatory — Canyon Road Cab retails for around $7-8 for a full 750ml bottle, so you're not getting robbed, just quietly underwhelmed. If you need a red with your ribs, this is the only move on the board.
Canyon Road Chardonnay
Hidden gem is a stretch — nothing here is hiding anything. But if you're at the salad bar and want something cold and inoffensive, the Chardonnay at $6 will stay out of your way without embarrassing you.
Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon
Skip the wine entirely, honestly. The Cab is a thin, mass-produced pour that the kitchen's burgers and ribs will steamroll. Order a beer or a cocktail — you'll have more fun.
Canyon Road Chardonnay + Salad Bar
Light, neutral, inoffensive — the Chardonnay and the salad bar are kindred spirits. Neither will challenge you, and neither will let you down. It's the most honest pairing on the menu.
The Bottom Line
Ruby Tuesday's wine program is a placeholder, not a program — two grocery store bottles and a price tag that's at least fair for what it is. Order a cocktail, drink a beer, and save the wine drinking for somewhere that's trying.
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Basic Stemmed
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