Italian Classics Done Right, No Surprises
South Chandler · Chandler · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 25, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Stone & Vine reads like a confident Italian-American handshake — Tuscany and Piedmont up front, California filling in the gaps. It's longer than you'd expect from a neighborhood spot, and the presence of Tignanello on a Chandler wine list earns at least a raised eyebrow in the right direction. The vibe is approachable, but the pricing reminds you this isn't a casual BYOB situation.
The Italian backbone here is legitimate: Antinori, Ruffino, and Marchesi di Barolo are real producers with real pedigree, not just label dressing. Tuscany and Piedmont carry the list, with Veneto rounding things out — think Amarone territory alongside the Chiantis. California makes an appearance to keep the crowd comfortable, though it doesn't add much depth. The gaps show up in Southern Italy and anything outside those four regions, so if you're hunting for a Nero d'Avola or a Sicilian orange wine, you're out of luck.
With 12 to 18 glass pours on offer, there's enough range to drink well without committing to a bottle. The selection skews Italian-forward, which is the right call given the menu, though the rotation doesn't appear to change much with the seasons. It's a solid by-the-glass program for a neighborhood Italian — functional and honest, if not adventurous.
Marchesi di Barolo Barolo — null
Barolo from a legitimate Piedmontese producer in a sit-down suburban Italian is not something you stumble across every day. If the markup is kept in check relative to the bottle tier, this is where you want to spend your money at Stone & Vine — especially alongside the short rib pappardelle.
Ruffino Brunello di Montalcino
Most tables here will default to a mid-tier Chianti or a California Cabernet and call it a night. The Brunello sits quietly on the list and most diners scroll past it — their loss. Brunello demands patience in the glass and rewards it, and at a place like this it rarely gets the attention it deserves.
Antinori Tignanello
Tignanello is a genuinely great wine, but it's also one of the most recognizable Super Tuscans on the planet — which means restaurants know exactly how much they can charge for it. At a $$$ suburban Italian with steep markups, you're likely paying a significant premium over retail for the name alone. Save it for a wine shop and put that money toward the Barolo instead.
Marchesi di Barolo Barolo + Short Rib Pappardelle
Barolo's firm tannins and earthy, tar-and-roses character were practically engineered for braised meat. The richness of short rib pappardelle softens the wine's structure while the Nebbiolo cuts right through the fat. It's a textbook match, and one of the better reasons to eat at Stone & Vine.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Stone & Vine punches above its suburban weight class with a genuinely Italian-focused list and producers worth ordering. The markups keep it from being a wine destination, but as a neighborhood spot where you can drink Barolo with your pasta, it more than earns a return visit.
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
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
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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