Honest Pours for an Honest Night Out
South Roanoke / Franklin Road · Roanoke · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 10, 2026
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The wine list at Shakers doesn't try to be something it's not — 14 labels, all available by the glass, priced between $9 and $11. This is a neighborhood bar-and-grill that wants you fed and poured without a lot of fuss, and the wine list reflects exactly that.
The list leans hard on California with a handful of international flags planted for variety — a French rosé, an Italian Pinot Grigio, a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and a Washington State Riesling round out an otherwise West Coast-heavy lineup. You're not finding any small producers or regional surprises here; this is supermarket-shelf territory with names like McManis, Ramsay, and Julia James. That said, these aren't bad wines — they're just predictable. The Cigar Box Malbec listing is worth a second look, though it's from California, not Mendoza, which is a minor but notable identity quirk.
The entire list of 14 bottles is available by the glass, which is legitimately great for a casual spot — no locked-away bottles you can't try without a full commitment. Pours run $9–$11, which is reasonable for Roanoke and keeps the evening from getting expensive. No rotating program or seasonal additions seem to be in play — what you see is what you get, night after night.
Lone Birch Riesling, Washington State — $9/glass
Washington Riesling at $9 a glass is a genuinely solid deal — the Columbia Valley does this grape well, and it's a style most guests won't expect to be good. A rare moment of regional interest on an otherwise predictable list.
Atlantique Rosé, France
It's the only French wine on the list and the only bottle that hints at something outside the California comfort zone. Most people ordering wine here will reach for the Cab or Chardonnay out of habit — don't. This is the move, especially in warmer months.
Oak Vineyards Chardonnay, California
Leading with a house Chardonnay from a brand called Oak Vineyards is telling you exactly what you're getting — a soft, oak-forward pour that'll be fine and forgettable. There are better options on this same list for the same $9.
Ramsay Cabernet Sauvignon, California + Baby Back Ribs
Ramsay Cab is a workhorse California red with enough dark fruit and structure to hold its own against smoky, saucy ribs. It's the most expensive glass on the list at $11, but it earns it here — the richness of the meat actually makes the wine taste better than it would on its own.
The Bottom Line
Shakers isn't a wine destination — it's a reliable neighborhood spot where the wine program does its job without drama. If you're here for ribs and a casual pour, you'll leave satisfied; just don't show up expecting discovery.
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Grocery Store
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Roanoke · Seasonal Small Plates / Wine Bar
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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Willing but Green
Occasional
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· Roanoke · American / Deli & Grill
Montano's wine list is inoffensive, modestly priced, and almost entirely forgettable — a functional afterthought at a spot where food and atmosphere are clearly the point. If you need wine, the Albariño is your move; otherwise, this is a beer-and-cocktails kind of place.
Plays It Safe
Fair
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· Roanoke · Fine Dining / New American
Table 50 does more with 68 labels than most fine dining rooms do with twice as many — the fortified wine section alone earns it a second look. If you're eating in Roanoke and care about what's in your glass, this is where you go.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Stellina is a cocktail bar that happens to have a thoughtful four-bottle wine list, which is more than most cocktail bars can say. If you're there for the vibe and the pizza, the wine program will take care of you just fine — don't show up expecting a deep cellar.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Hollins / North Roanoke · Roanoke · Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi
Tokyo is a hibachi restaurant that happens to have wine, not the other way around — and that's fine, but don't make the wine the reason you come. Stick to the sake options, keep your glass price low, and enjoy the show.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · American
DJT is a fine place to eat a filet mignon or a well-executed lamb dish in a comfortable room. But if wine is the reason you're sitting down, this isn't the stop. The list appears to serve the hotel, not the guest — and in Las Vegas, where genuinely great wine programs are closer than you think, that's a hard sell.
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· Chula Vista · American
Yard House Chula Vista's wine list is what happens when wine is an afterthought at a beer-forward chain — familiar labels, steep markups, and zero sense of discovery. If you're here for the 130+ beers on draft, you're in the right place; if you came for the wine, grab the Jean-Luc Colombo rosé and manage expectations accordingly.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Yountville · American
RH Yountville is a genuinely beautiful place to drink wine — the room earns that much on atmosphere alone, and the California-forward list will keep most guests happy without any friction. But in Yountville, where the competition includes some of the most serious wine programs in the country, 'happy without friction' isn't the same as memorable. Go for the experience, order confidently by region, and don't expect the list to surprise you.
Plays It Safe
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Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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