Chandler's Easy-Drinking Wine List Done Right
· Chandler · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 6, 2026
RagingWine reviewed St. Amand Kitchen & Cocktails’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at St. Amand is compact and approachable — 25 bottles, all available by the glass, which is a genuinely customer-friendly move. There's no pretension here, no deep-cuts Burgundy section to impress your wine-obsessed friends, but the pricing is honest and the range covers the bases without embarrassing anyone.
The list leans heavily on familiar crowd favorites — La Crema Chardonnay, Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Barnard Griffin Merlot — names you've seen a hundred times, but names that earned their reputation. There's a light European touch with Cave De Lugny from Mâcon, Benvolio Pinot Grigio from Friuli, and a Moscato d'Asti from Ca de Re, which adds a bit of texture to what could have been an entirely California-and-New-Zealand lineup. The Pinot Noir section quietly punches above its weight with Valraven and Fable alongside the more expected Paul Mas. The real gap is anything remotely adventurous — no Spanish wines, no Rhône, no skin-contact options — but this isn't that kind of restaurant, and it's not pretending to be.
Every single bottle on the list is available by the glass, which is the standout structural decision here — you can work your way through the entire list one pour at a time without committing to a bottle. Glass pours run $9 to $17, with most options clustered in the $10–$13 range, making it easy to order two different wines without the bill spiraling. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority, but what's there is consistent and fairly priced.
The Bottom Line
St. Amand keeps it simple and fair — every bottle by the glass, prices that don't punish you for wanting wine with dinner, and a few selections like Valraven Pinot Noir and Cave De Lugny that show someone was paying at least some attention when building the list. If you're in Chandler and want a reliable glass without drama or sticker shock, this gets the job done.
· Chandler · Steakhouse
Bourbon & Bones is a steakhouse that takes its Champagne seriously — the sparkling selection runs deeper than most dedicated wine bars in the Valley, and the by-the-glass program gives you real options at multiple price points. The markups are steep across the board and the non-sparkling list is nothing to write home about, but if you're coming here to celebrate over a bone-in ribeye and a bottle of Dom, this list is built for exactly that occasion.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chandler · Mexican
The Mexicano simply hasn't invested in wine, and that's fine — it's a Mexican restaurant in Chandler, not a wine bar. Order the margarita or a beer, enjoy your meal, and don't lose sleep over what's in those three mystery bottles. Wine drinkers should look elsewhere.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chandler · Italian
Floridino's wine list does the minimum required to call itself a wine list — fair prices on uninspiring labels, zero rotation, and a by-the-glass program that's really just the entire list. If you want something to wash down a slice, the Folonari Chianti or Sassoregale are your best moves. But no one is driving to Chandler for the wine program here.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chandler · Seafood Fusion
Smokin Fins has a food menu worth exploring — but we can't in good conscience point you toward the wine list when we can't verify what's actually on it or what you'd pay. Come for the Blackened Mahi Tacos, and maybe ask what's cold behind the bar.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Chandler · Chandler · Wine bar / small plates
BlackSheep is the kind of neighborhood wine bar that punches above its zip code — daily deals, a genuinely curious regional list, and a casual atmosphere that makes wine feel accessible rather than intimidating. If you're anywhere near downtown Chandler, this is the move for a weekday afternoon glass.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
· Chandler · Steakhouse
Perry's Chandler is a reliable wine stop for a steakhouse night — 37 by-the-glass options and a solid sparkling section save it from being boring, but the markups and crowd-pleaser roster keep it from being great. Order the Tempranillo or Crémant and you'll drink well; chase the familiar California labels and you'll pay for the brand name, not the wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · New American
The Henry is a reliable spot for a glass of something decent, especially if you're drawn to the by-the-glass Champagne options or want to explore the Chardonnay section without committing to a bottle. The markups run steep and the list doesn't take many risks below the prestige Champagne tier, but the raw volume of BTG options and a few genuinely good producers keep it from being a total pass. Come for the Larmandier-Bernier, skip the Ace of Spades.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Old Town Scottsdale · Gilbert · New American
FnB is one of the more thoughtful wine programs in the Phoenix metro, full stop — and the fact that it leans into Arizona producers while keeping European picks weird and food-friendly makes it genuinely exciting for anyone paying attention. We can't quote you specific bottles or prices from current documentation, so call ahead or browse their list in person, but the regional focus and sommelier presence are real signals that you're in good hands. If you care about wine and you're eating in Scottsdale, this is one of the few places worth building a night around.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Jersey City · New American
Amanda's isn't going to make a wine lover's heart race, but it's doing the honest work: fair prices, enough variety to match a proper New American menu, and a by-the-glass program deep enough to drink your way through a multi-course meal without getting stuck. If you're in Jersey City and want a reliable bottle without a markup argument, this list delivers.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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