Thirty TVs, Zero Wine Ambition
Jackson West Broadway · Jackson Hole · American Grill / Tavern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 22, 2026
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Walk into Sidewinders and the wine list is exactly what you'd expect after clocking thirty-plus flat screens and a beer tap lineup longer than your arm. This is a sports bar that also happens to sell wine, which is a very different thing from a restaurant that takes wine seriously. The list reads like a grocery store endcap that someone printed out and laminated.
The entire program is California domestic, start to finish — Kendall-Jackson, Meiomi, Decoy, La Crema. These are recognizable, reliable brands that nobody's excited about and nobody's complaining about either. There's no depth, no regional exploration, no small producers, and absolutely no indication that anyone curating this list has thought about wine since the last menu reprint. To be fair, the pricing is reasonable for Jackson Hole, where everything costs 20% more just because of the zip code — bottles running $36–$60 won't make you wince. But the selection ceiling is low and it shows.
Somewhere between 8 and 12 glass pours depending on the night, all landing in that $9–$14 range, which is genuinely fair money for a tourist-heavy Wyoming town. The problem isn't the price — it's that every pour is a brand you've seen at every chain restaurant from here to Omaha. Rotation appears nonexistent; this list is set and forgotten.
La Crema Chardonnay — $12/glass
La Crema is the most serious wine on this list — Sonoma Coast fruit, better balance than KJ, and at $12 a glass it's the least disappointing choice in the lineup if you're set on white wine with your burger.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi is a crowd-pleaser that wine snobs love to dismiss, but at a sports bar with a French onion soup in front of you, it's actually the right call — soft tannins, a little sweetness, goes down easy while you're watching the game.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
KJ Chardonnay is the most boring, ubiquitous pour on any American restaurant list — oaky, a touch sweet, and wildly overexposed. La Crema is right there and it's better in every way.
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon + Burger
Decoy Cab is soft enough not to fight with a burger bun but has enough dark fruit and structure to hold up to a well-seasoned patty. It's the most functional pairing on the list and the reason Decoy exists in the first place.
❌ The Bottom Line
Sidewinders is a great spot to watch a game and eat a burger — just don't come here for the wine. Order a local craft beer, save your wine curiosity for somewhere that deserves it.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty — but the list is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it. Order a beer, enjoy the ribs, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting — no more, no less. You'll drink well here if you pick smart, but this isn't a destination for wine people so much as a very competent resort bar that happens to have Opus One on the list.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is — a bakery-café with a genuinely thoughtful short list of natural pours at fair prices. If you're in Jackson and want a glass of something interesting without the steakhouse markup, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town of Jackson · Jackson Hole · French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole — the sommelier influence is visible, the European focus is coherent, and the list has depth worth exploring. Just go in knowing the markups are hotel-resort territory, and steer toward the Old World bottles where the curation is strongest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
East of Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly — reliable, a little expensive, and zero risk. If you're here for the views and the bison, you'll drink well enough; just don't come expecting the list to match the drama outside the window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Tapas / Wine Bar
Bin22 is the wine bar that has no business being this good in the middle of Wyoming ski country, and that's exactly why we're sending people here. If you're in Jackson Hole and you care about what's in your glass, this is the only address that matters.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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