Old Fourth Ward · Atlanta · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 18, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Staplehouse’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Wingman Metrics
A concise, curated list of about 60 bottles that changes with the tasting menu. No bloat. Every bottle feels like it was placed here for a reason. The format is clean and organized by weight (light to full) rather than geography.
This list is a playground for natural wine lovers and people who want to try something they've never heard of. Heavy on small producers, biodynamic farms, and regions you didn't know made wine. If you want a safe Cabernet, look elsewhere. If you want a Trousseau from Jura that will change your Tuesday, sit down.
Six pours, all natural or minimal intervention. Our visit featured a pét-nat that arrived with a wink from the server. The by-the-glass program is an extension of the kitchen's philosophy: adventurous, personal, and a little unpredictable.
Domaine de la Bohème Côtes du Rhône — $52/bottle
A $15 retail bottle at a 3.5x markup is steep on paper, but for the quality and the context of a tasting-menu dinner, it drinks well above its price.
Gut Oggau Theodora (Blaufränkisch rosé)
An Austrian natural rosé with the face of a child on the label. Sounds weird. Tastes like crushed wild strawberries with a savory finish. Pairs with everything on the tasting menu.
The Champagne section
Only two options, both north of $120. If you want bubbles, the pét-nat by the glass is more fun and more in the spirit of this restaurant.
Gut Oggau Theodora + The seasonal vegetable course
Whichever vegetables are on the tasting menu, this rosé has the acidity and earthiness to match. Ask the sommelier to time this pour.
The Bottom Line
Staplehouse is for the diner who wants to be surprised. The wine list is an adventure, not a safety net. Come with an open mind and let the staff guide you.
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Stemless Casual
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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