Oregon's Backyard in a Pint Glass
Downtown · Ashland · Brewpub / American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 24, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Standing Stone Brewing Company’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walk into Standing Stone expecting beer — and you should, because the beer is the point — but the wine list quietly earns a second look. Thirteen labels, almost all Oregon, almost all from producers within a short drive of Ashland. It's not trying to be a wine bar, and that's exactly why it works.
This is a hyper-local Oregon list done with genuine intention. The Rogue Valley and Applegate Valley producers — Wooldridge Creek, Quady North, Kriselle Cellars, Roxy Ann — represent the region's best without reaching for prestige names nobody in a brewpub is actually ordering. Willamette Valley gets its due with Argyle Pinot Noir and Stoller Chardonnay, two workhorses that hold up in any context. The gaps are obvious: no Rosé, no sparkling beyond the Wycliff Brut (a budget California bubbly that sticks out like a keg at a tasting room), and zero Old World representation. But for a brewpub anchoring downtown Ashland, the list punches above its weight class.
Ten of the thirteen labels pour by the glass, which is a genuinely generous ratio for a pub setting. Prices run $6–$11, landing squarely in the 'no hesitation' zone for a casual dinner. There's no visible rotation program — what's on the list appears to be what's on the list, full stop.
Quady North Winery Syrah, Rogue Valley — $11/glass
Quady North is one of the Rogue Valley's most serious producers, and getting their Syrah by the glass at $11 in a brewpub is a genuine win. You'd pay twice that at a wine bar down the road.
Wooldridge Creek Winery Tempranillo, Applegate Valley
Most people at a brewpub are going to default to Pinot or Cab. The Wooldridge Creek Tempranillo from Applegate Valley is the move — a Spanish grape thriving in Southern Oregon that most guests will walk right past without a second thought.
Wycliff Brut Champagne, California
At $6/glass it's technically cheap, but Wycliff is grocery-store sparkling with a shelf life of a gas station stop. Every other wine on this list has a sense of place. This one doesn't belong here.
Wooldridge Creek Winery Viognier, Applegate Valley + Fish and chips
Viognier's stone fruit and floral notes cut through the fried batter without fighting the fish — and an Applegate Valley pour feels right at home in an Ashland pub on a warm evening.
The Bottom Line
Standing Stone won't make you forget you're in a brewpub, but the wine list is a quiet, locally-focused overachiever that treats Southern Oregon producers with real respect. If you're skipping the beer, you're not stuck with bad options — and that alone puts it ahead of most places serving pints.
· Ashland · Winery Tasting Room (snacks)
Dana Campbell Vineyards is a Wild Card precisely because it shouldn't work on paper — two wines, no full menu, tucked in Ashland — and yet the vibe, the setting, and the novelty of a Vionillo from the Rogue Valley make it a genuinely worthwhile stop. If you're already in southern Oregon wine country, swing in; just don't come here expecting options.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
· Ashland · Italian
Martino's is a comfortable, unpretentious Italian spot in a town with serious wine credentials — and the list seems to match that energy more than it challenges it. We don't have enough verified detail on the wine program to give you specific guidance on what to order, so our honest advice is to ask your server what's local and go from there. It's probably a fine night out. Just don't come here expecting a deep cellar.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Ashland · Alsatian French / Fine Dining
Nous is doing something genuinely unusual — building a wine list entirely around the logic of what they serve, not what's expected. If you walk in wanting a simple glass of red before dinner, you're at the wrong place; if you walk in willing to let the restaurant lead, the Vin Santo and Tokaji alone make it worth the trip. For Ashland, this is the most interesting eight-bottle list we've seen.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Ashland · American Bar & Grill
Louie's of Ashland is doing what a neighborhood bar-and-grill should — keeping the list approachable, nodding to local producers like Abacela and Del Rio, and not gouging anyone in the process. It's not a destination for wine, but it's a comfortable place to drink something decent while you eat. If you're in Ashland and not chasing a serious cellar, you won't leave disappointed.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Ashland · American Bistro / Fine Dining
Cocorico is quietly running one of the more interesting wine lists in southern Oregon — 73 labels, fair pricing, a bubbles section that punches above its weight, and a by-the-glass program that respects your intelligence. We'd send a friend here without hesitation, especially if they're the kind of person who orders Gruner instead of Chardonnay.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown / Plaza · Ashland · Wine bar with small plates
Liquid Assets is the kind of wine bar that rewards curious drinkers willing to look past the safe pours and dig into what the list is actually offering. Send your wine-curious friends here without hesitation — just steer them away from the Cupcake.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Sedona · Brewpub / American
Oak Creek Brewery & Grill is exactly what it is: a brewpub with a wine list that exists so non-beer-drinkers have something to order. The by-the-glass breadth is a genuine convenience, but markups are steep and the selection never ventures outside the comfort zone. Order the Portillo Malbec, enjoy the scenery, and let your table order the beer.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Main Street · Moab · Brewpub / American
Moab Brewery is a great place to drink beer in canyon country — the wine list is just along for the ride. If your table insists on wine, the Trapiche Malbec and Joel Gott Sauv Blanc are your two honest options; everything else is background noise.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Appleton · Brewpub / American
Stone Arch earns its reputation on craft beer, full stop — the wine list is a courtesy offering for whoever at the table doesn't drink beer, not a reason to come in thirsty for something from a bottle. Order a pint, enjoy the atmosphere, and save your wine ambitions for another night.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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