A Solid Midtown List That Gets the Job Done
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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 1, 2026
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The wine list at Saints + Council is compact — 33 labels — but it reads like someone actually thought about it. You're not staring at a wall of Kendall-Jackson and calling it a day. There's some European ambition here tucked between the expected California crowd-pleasers.
The list splits its attention between France, Italy, and California with reasonable success. On the white side, you've got Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc sitting next to a Fevre Chablis and a Hugel Gentil — that's a legit trifecta of French whites that suggests someone cared. The reds lean into Pinot Noir pretty hard, with Stoller and Domaine Dubois both represented, which gives you both a reliable Oregon option and a French angle. The Italian presence — Fattoria dei Barbi Sangiovese and Famiglia Rivetti Nebbiolo — is a nice touch, though the list could use more depth in that lane. Leviathan Red Blend is there for the bold-red crowd, and the Bodegas Ontañon Crianza is a quietly interesting Rioja-adjacent pick that most tables will walk right past.
By-the-glass specifics aren't published, which is a minor frustration — you shouldn't have to flag down a server to know your options before sitting down. Based on the list structure, expect a handful of pours covering the basics: a white, a red, maybe the Hecht & Bannier Rosé. Nothing that suggests a rotating or curated glass program.
Bodegas Ontañon Crianza Tempranillo/Garnacha — null
Rioja Crianza at a restaurant is almost always underpriced relative to what's in the glass — aged in oak, food-friendly, and consistently underrated by tables chasing Cabernet. Price unknown, but this is the move if you want the most wine for your dollar.
Hugel Gentil White Blend
Alsatian white blends don't get ordered enough at restaurants, and Hugel is a reliable name. The Gentil is aromatic, slightly off-dry, and interesting in a way that the Sauvignon Blancs flanking it just aren't. Most tables skip it. Don't be most tables.
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
Stoneleigh is a perfectly fine grocery-store Marlborough SB, but it has no business being on a restaurant list next to Pascal Jolivet. You're paying restaurant markup on a bottle that retails for under $15. Spend a few dollars more for the Jolivet and actually enjoy yourself.
Fevre Fevre Chablis + Any seafood or light fish preparation on the menu
Unoaked Chablis and anything from the sea is one of the most reliable combinations in wine. The mineral, citrus-driven character of Fevre's Chablis cuts through richness and doesn't fight the kitchen. If there's a crudo, oyster, or white fish dish running, this is your bottle.
The Bottom Line
Saints + Council isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's not phoning it in either. The list has enough personality to reward someone who digs past the obvious picks — just expect to do that work yourself.
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St. John's is running a lean, all-by-the-glass program that's more considered than it looks at first glance — a Vouvray, a Barolo, and an aged Languedoc Syrah on a 14-bottle list isn't an accident. The lack of bottle service is a real limitation for a French dinner, but if you're grazing through courses and glasses, the pricing stays honest. Worth a visit if you want something beyond the usual steakhouse pour.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Buckhead · Atlanta · French-American
St. John has the bones of a place worth drinking well at — a thoughtful regional spread, a dining room that takes itself seriously, and a menu built for wine-friendly food. But without confirmed list details or pricing, we can't promise the experience lives up to the setup. Go for the Welsh Rarebit and the mood, and ask your server what they're excited about on the list — that answer alone will tell you what kind of night you're in for.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Southern breakfast and lunch
Bantam + Biddy is a perfectly decent brunch spot that simply has no interest in wine — and that's fine, but you should know going in. If your table is splitting Mimosas and splitting biscuits, great. If you want an actual glass of wine with your eggs, eat somewhere else.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Sandy Springs · Atlanta · Wine bar
Under Pressure is the kind of wine bar Atlanta's northern neighborhoods have genuinely needed — a spot with a real point of view, someone knowledgeable behind the program, and a concept built around guided discovery rather than generic pours. If you're anywhere near Sandy Springs and care about drinking something interesting, this is worth the trip. We'll revisit once the full list is in hand for the deep cuts.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Atlanta · Mediterranean
Elektra's list is small and smart — a rare combination. The commitment to Greek, Lebanese, and Southern French producers gives it a personality most restaurants with three times the selection can't claim. If you're in the mood to drink something you haven't tried before without getting lectured about it, this list holds up.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Modern Latin
Botanico isn't trying to out-depth the wine bars — it's building a short, intentional list that mirrors its Modern Latin identity, and mostly it works. The by-the-glass availability is excellent, the producers are genuinely interesting, and the Vale de Bomfim and Monte Xanic chenin blanc alone are worth the detour. Markups keep this from being a steal, but if you're here for the food and want a wine that actually makes sense with it, you won't be left stranded.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Los Angeles · Modern American
Redbird has made a smart, unusual bet: skip the bottle program entirely and let every guest drink whatever they want, one glass at a time. The list is small but genuinely considered, with fair prices across the board and a few real finds — especially that Châteauneuf-du-Pape at $15 a glass. If you're eating here, drink here.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Round Rock · Modern American
Grey Orchard isn't trying to be a wine destination, but the list punches above its 18-label weight class — fair prices, smart glass pour access, and the RARA bottles keeping things interesting. If you're in Round Rock and want a thoughtful glass over dinner without a lot of drama, this works.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Overland Park · Modern American
Silo Modern Farmhouse punches above its suburban weight class with a white-focused list that shows genuine curation and pricing that won't insult you. It's not a destination wine list, but it's exactly the kind of reliable program that makes a neighborhood restaurant worth coming back to.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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