Sonny Lubick Steakhouse
Fort Collins' Best Excuse to Drink Cabernet
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Reviewed April 11, 2026
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First Impression
Dark wood, leather booths, soft lighting — Sonny Lubick knows exactly what it is and doesn't apologize for it. The wine list lands the same way: a confident, California-heavy steakhouse program that hits the classic notes without much deviation. It's the kind of list where you immediately know a Cabernet is coming your way and you're genuinely okay with that.
Selection Deep Dive
The list runs 150-250 bottles with California doing the heavy lifting — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Nickel & Nickel, Duckhorn, and Opus One all show up, which tells you the kitchen and the wine room are speaking the same language. Italy adds real credibility with Barolo from Piedmont and Brunello di Montalcino giving the list some Old World backbone beyond just crowd-pleasers. France checks in with Bordeaux château selections that round out the upper tier. The gaps are real — no serious Rhône, minimal white Burgundy, and anything outside these three regions is sparse — but within its lane, this list is well-curated and earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence credential, held continuously since 2010.
By the Glass
Twelve to twenty pours by the glass at $12–$18 is a solid spread for a steakhouse of this caliber — you're not stuck choosing between one Chardonnay and one Cab. The range likely mirrors the bottle list's California-first philosophy, so expect reliable names rather than anything adventurous. It's a workmanlike BTG program that serves the room well, even if it won't surprise you.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 — $95
Jordan retails around $55-60, so the markup stings a little — but in the context of this list, it's one of the more accessible entry points into serious Alexander Valley Cab. It's a crowd-pleasing pour that genuinely delivers at the table, and next to a $595 Opus One, it looks downright reasonable.
Brunello di Montalcino
Most tables at a Fort Collins steakhouse are ordering California Cab on autopilot, which means the Brunello selections are sitting quietly and waiting to be discovered. Sangiovese at this level brings an earthy complexity and acidity that actually cuts through a ribeye better than most of the Napa fruit bombs sharing the list.
Opus One 2018
Opus One retails around $350-375 for this vintage, which puts the restaurant markup at roughly 60% over retail — steep even by upscale steakhouse standards. It's a trophy bottle, not a dinner wine, and the money is almost certainly better spent elsewhere on this list.
Stag's Leap Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 + Bone-in Ribeye
Artemis brings structured tannins and dark fruit without the weight of the bigger cult Cabs — it has enough backbone to stand up to the fat and char on a bone-in ribeye without steamrolling the beef. At $120, it's a grown-up pairing that doesn't require a second mortgage.
Wednesday — Half-price wine night every Wednesday — the single best reason to plan your week around dinner here.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Sonny Lubick is a reliable, well-staffed steakhouse wine program that earns its Award of Excellence badge — just don't expect to be surprised. If you're in Fort Collins and want serious Cabernet with serious beef, this is your spot; show up on a Wednesday for half-price bottles and thank us later.
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