Six Tables a Restaurant

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2020 — $129

Silver Oak Alexander Valley typically retails in the $70–$80 range, so the markup here is real — but relative to the PlumpJack at $590 and the Caymus at $149, this is where the list makes the most sense for a big red to anchor your evening. You're getting a serious, age-worthy Cab with actual provenance, not just a famous label on autopilot.

House Sparkling Wine (Welcome Pour)

Most people don't think twice about the complimentary opening glass, but in a six-table room with this much attention to detail, that welcome pour is worth actually tasting. Ask what it is — the answer will tell you a lot about how seriously the kitchen and front-of-house take the full experience, and you might find something worth ordering a second glass of before dinner even really starts.

PlumpJack Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2019

At $590, you're paying a serious fine-dining premium on a bottle that, however good, is available for significantly less elsewhere. In a six-table room with a prix fixe format, this price point is more about occasion flex than actual value — unless someone else is signing the check, your money works harder almost anywhere else on this list.

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2022 + Chateaubriand Filet Mignon

Caymus is ripe, plush, and built for exactly this kind of centerpiece red meat moment. The Chateaubriand wants a Cab that can hold its own against a rich beef cut without going angular or tannic, and Caymus's fruit-forward profile delivers without fussiness. It's not a surprising pairing, but it's a confident one — and sometimes that's exactly what a $100+ prix fixe calls for.