California Classics Done Right in the Desert
Scottsdale · American, Steakhouse
Reviewed April 10, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed STK Scottsdale’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walk into STK Scottsdale and the wine list feels exactly like the room — polished, confident, and built to impress without taking too many risks. It's a greatest hits compilation of California heavy-hitters, and honestly, there's nothing wrong with that if you know what you're ordering. Wine Spectator has recognized this list with an Award of Excellence since 2021, and you can see why — the bones are solid.
The list runs 150-250 bottles deep and plants its flag firmly in California wine country — Napa Cab is the obvious center of gravity here. You've got the full murderers' row: Caymus, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Jordan, Opus One, Far Niente, and Peter Michael all show up, which is reassuring if you're here with clients or a date who knows their Napa. What's missing is any real adventure — don't come looking for Jura, Ribera del Duero, or anything that requires a conversation. This is a list built for people who already know what they want, and that's fine, but it tops out there.
With 20-35 pours by the glass ranging from $14 to $22, there's genuine range here — enough to work through a meal without repeating yourself. Rombauer Chardonnay and Flowers Pinot Noir are reliable anchors on the white and lighter-red end. The BTG program doesn't rotate much based on available intel, so don't expect seasonal surprises, but what's there is well-chosen.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $65
Jordan punches above its price point consistently — it's the bottle you order when you want something serious without the Opus One sticker shock. In a list that skews expensive, it's the move.
Flowers Vineyard & Winery Pinot Noir
In a room full of Napa Cab heads, Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot gets overlooked. It's cooler-climate, more precise, and a genuinely interesting detour from the big reds dominating every other table.
Opus One
It's Opus One at a trendy steakhouse — you're paying a significant premium for the name and the flex. The wine is great, but the markup at a spot like this makes it a tough sell when Jordan and Stag's Leap are sitting right next to it on the list.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot + Bone Marrow Flan
Duckhorn Merlot has enough richness and dark fruit to stand up to the deep, fatty intensity of the bone marrow flan without bulldozing it. It's a more elegant call than reaching for the biggest Cab on the list.
The Bottom Line
STK Scottsdale is a reliable California wine destination — not a discovery, but a dependable one. If you're here for Wagyu and a bottle of Stag's Leap, you will not leave disappointed; just don't expect the list to surprise you.
Scottsdale · Scottsdale · Italian, Mediterranean
A short, Italian-leaning wine list with a note that the full list is available on request. Start with the Planeta Grillo at 12/40 or the Noussan Petit Arvine at 23/80, ask which number is the glass price, and confirm everything, since the files are linked with 2024 dates in their names. This unrated guide covers the posted wine PDF, not service, storage or markups.
Old Town · Scottsdale · Modern Latin
A 32-wine list that mixes 26 two-price pairs, like 11/39, with six single prices from 90 to 155. Start with the 11/39 Pinot Grigio, or the 15/53 Trimbach Pinot Blanc if you want the one Alsace wine, and ask what each number in a pair covers before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted Old Town wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Scottsdale · Scottsdale · Italian
An Italian list dated 06.17.26 with 18 glass pours at 15 to 19 and full bottles from 60 to 970. Start with the Barbera d’Alba La Gemella at 15 a glass, or the Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno from the chef’s Campania hometown at 17, and confirm prices because the list says they are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Old Town · Scottsdale · American Gastropub
A long wine list that mixes Arizona and California bottles with Italian, French and Spanish wines, posted as pairs like 14 / 44 and single prices like 86. Start with the 13 / 48 Les Hauts Plateaux Rosé, or the 101 Scythians Red if you want the one Cucamonga Valley wine, and ask what each number in a pair covers. The restaurant's menus page and its linked PDF differ on some wines, so confirm before you go. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
North Scottsdale · Scottsdale · American Brasserie
A California-led list with a real glass tier under the big Cabernet bottles: 20 wines carry labeled 6 oz, 9 oz and bottle prices, starting at $13. Start with the Thomas Schmitt Riesling Kabinett at $13 for 6 oz or the Massican Sauvignon Blanc at $18 for 6 oz, and confirm prices because the menu is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted beverage menu, not service, storage or markups.
North Scottsdale · Scottsdale · Prime Steakhouse
A producer-by-producer list with 43 glass pours from $10 to $45, most of them $19 or less. Start with the $18 Pascal Jolivet Sauvignon Blanc, or pair the Daou Vineyards Cabernet ($18 glass, $72 bottle) with the 35 oz Prime Tomahawk at $147, and ask which bottling is pouring. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Westwood · Los Angeles · American, Steakhouse
A Cabernet-first list with 30 glasses and a long bottle book, but no wine prices posted online. If you want a known price, the $9 happy hour Bonanza Cabernet by Caymus is the one posted figure, and if you want to step away from Cabernet, try the Il Bruciato Super Tuscan by the glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Scottsdale · Scottsdale · American, Steakhouse
A very large list with a long glass section, from a $14 Muscadet to a $90 pour of Krug. Start with the $14/glass Mélon de Bourgogne, then look at the Arizona Selections page if you want an Arizona bottle, and confirm prices because the PDF says they are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Van Ness / Polk · San Francisco · American, Steakhouse
A serious steakhouse list with a glass program you can actually use: 32 pours by the stem from 14 to 99 and California Cabernet across eight pages. Start with the Keenan Cabernet at 22 by the stem, or step up to the Jordan Alexander Valley at 129 with the Porterhouse, and ask which vintages are current since the list is subject to vintage change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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