Chain Competence Meets Florida Wine Service
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · American Seasonal · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed February 28, 2026
Wingman Metrics
Seasons 52's wine list feels very corporate-safe — the kind of selection built by committee to offend no one and delight few. You're looking at a book that hits the expected marks: California Chardonnay, Napa Cab, maybe a Malbec for the adventurous table. Nothing screams "wine destination," but nothing screams "run away" either.
The list leans heavily on recognizable labels that move volume without demanding much from the staff or the guest. Expect solid representation from Sonoma (think La Crema, Rodney Strong), decent Italian options like Ruffino Chianti or Banfi Brunello, and the obligatory New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. What's missing is personality — no small producers, no natural wine experiments, no regional deep cuts from lesser-known appellations. It's the wine equivalent of a greatest hits album: you know every song, but you're not discovering anything new.
The glass pour program runs 12-15 options and rotates seasonally, which shows more effort than many chains. You'll find a Cakebread Chardonnay sitting next to a Meiomi Pinot Noir — safe pours that pair with the menu's wood-fired proteins and seasonal vegetables. Prices hover in the $12-16 range per glass, which feels steep for what you're getting but tracks with the polished-casual vibe.
Elk Cove Pinot Noir — $48
Willamette Valley goodness at a markup that doesn't punish — bright red fruit works with their cedar-planked salmon
Tenuta Sant'Antonio Valpolicella Superiore
Most people skip straight to the Amarone, but this has the cherry depth and spice without the $90 sticker shock
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Marked up to $120+ for a bottle you can grab at Total Wine for $75 — the markups on big names here are where they get you
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Chardonnay + Cedar-Planked Salmon
Classic California butter and oak meets sweet wood smoke and fatty fish — it's the pairing this menu was designed around
✔️ The Bottom Line
Seasons 52 won't wow anyone who cares about wine, but it won't embarrass you either. The list does exactly what a chain needs it to do: offer familiar names at expected (if inflated) prices with enough seasonal rotation to keep regulars from getting bored. Come for the flatbreads and the vibe, order a glass of something reliable, and save your wine adventures for somewhere with more soul.
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