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Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 20, 2026
RagingWine reviewed South City Kitchen’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
A clean, one-page list organized by style (Crisp & Light, Rich & Bold, etc.) with about 40 bottles and 10 by-the-glass options. Easy to read, nothing intimidating. This is a list designed for the person who wants to order quickly and get back to the conversation.
Solid but safe. You'll find the usual suspects: a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, an Oregon Pinot Noir, a California Cabernet. Nothing will offend you, and nothing will surprise you. The Southern cuisine deserves more adventurous pairings (where's the Chenin Blanc with the fried green tomatoes?), but what's here is competently chosen and fairly priced.
Ten options covering the basics. A rosé, a couple of whites, a few reds, and a sparkling option. Pours are generous and prices hover around $12–$16. No complaints, no excitement.
Charles & Charles Rosé — $12/glass
A crowd-pleasing dry rosé at the lowest glass price on the list. Perfect with the pimento cheese and fried chicken.
Bonterra Viognier
The only slightly adventurous pick on the list. Floral and round, it pairs surprisingly well with the spicy shrimp and grits. Most people will walk right past it.
The Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay
It's fine. It's always fine. But at $14/glass, you're paying a premium for the most recognizable label on the list. The Bonterra is more interesting for $2 more.
Bonterra Viognier + Shrimp and Grits
The wine's floral aromatics cut through the richness of the grits while its soft acidity complements the spice. An underrated combination.
The Bottom Line
South City Kitchen has a wine list that does its job without trying to impress. Fair prices, safe picks, and nothing that'll embarrass you on a date. It just won't make your night either.
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Siren has a wine list that punches above its weight in a few key areas — particularly the by-the-glass whites and the Champagne bottle program — but the markup structure means you're spending real money to access it. If you're the kind of diner who wants to order Furmint on a Tuesday night in Atlanta, this is one of the few places that makes that possible, and that alone earns it a spot on the shortlist.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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