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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · August 30, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Saltgrass Steak House’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The Saltgrass wine list is exactly what you'd expect from a Texas steakhouse chain — familiar labels, nothing that'll make your jaw drop, but also nothing that'll make you wince. It's a tidy 29-bottle list built for people who know what they like and don't want to think too hard about it. Comfort food for your wine order.
The list is organized by style — sparkling, whites, Pinot Noir, Merlot — and leans heavily California with a few obvious crowd-pleaser imports sprinkled in. You've got your Cakebread and Duckhorn for the table celebrating something, your Mirassou and 14 Hands for the Tuesday night regular. There's no Cabernet listed in the data, which is a weird gap for a steakhouse, and the red selection tops out at Merlot and a Zinfandel. The Michael David Earthquake Zinfandel at $59 is the most adventurous thing on here, and that's saying something.
Eighteen by-the-glass options for a 29-bottle list is a strong ratio — nearly everything is available by the pour, which we respect. Glass prices run $8–$13, which is honest for West Texas. The Chandon Brut Rosé by the glass is a smart move for a chain that mostly serves people who want to start with bubbles and move on.
La Marca Prosecco — $31
La Marca retails around $15, so $31 is about as close to fair as a restaurant will get you. It's a crowd-pleaser Prosecco that doesn't try to be more than it is — grab it for the table while you figure out steak orders.
Michael David Winery Earthquake Zinfandel
Most people at a steakhouse default to Merlot and call it a day, but the Earthquake is a big, bold Zin that actually stands up to a ribeye better than anything else on this list. It's the most character you'll find here, and most tables walk right past it.
Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay
At $90 a bottle, you're paying steakhouse markup on a wine that's already a premium brand — and Cakebread Chardonnay is a perfectly fine wine that just doesn't need to cost this much here. Save that money for a bottle of Duckhorn Merlot instead if you're going to splurge.
Argyle Reserve Pinot Noir + Grilled Salmon
Argyle is an Oregon Pinot with enough structure to feel serious and enough fruit to stay approachable. It bridges the gap perfectly if someone at the table goes for fish while everyone else orders beef — it's the diplomatic pick that actually delivers.
The Bottom Line
Saltgrass doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and the list reflects that — but the markup is fair, the by-the-glass selection is wide, and there are a few solid picks hiding in plain sight. Come for the steak, drink better than you'd expect.
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Steep
Red Flag
MIA
Set & Forget
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