The Log Cabin Pours Grocery Store Classics at a Premium
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Contemporary American / Western comfort food
Reviewed May 19, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The rustic log-cabin setting is charming enough to make you forget, briefly, that the wine list reads like the shelf at your local grocery store. Flip past the food menu and you're met with a greatest hits of recognizable labels — the kind of list assembled for tourists who want something familiar. Nothing here is going to surprise you, and not in a reassuring way.
Sweetwater leans hard on California commercial standbys — Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, Josh Cellars Cab, Joel Gott 815 — with a token nod to New Zealand via Kim Crawford. The list runs 30–50 bottles, which sounds reasonable until you realize it's essentially the same wine in different clothing: big brands, easy names, zero regional exploration. There's no Wyoming local angle, no interesting Rhône or Rioja to add dimension, no sign that anyone curating this list has ever ventured past the Wine.com bestsellers page. A contemporary American kitchen in the heart of Jackson Hole deserves more than this.
Somewhere between 10 and 15 pours are available by the glass, priced from $10 to $16 — fair prices on paper, but you're essentially paying bar-program rates for wine you could grab at a gas station in a better state. There's no rotation, no seasonal updates, no sense that the glass list has changed since the restaurant first opened its doors.
La Crema Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast — $60
Still a 150% markup on a $24 retail bottle, but La Crema is genuinely the most defensible pour on this list — it's a real winery making real Pinot with actual Sonoma Coast character. Relative to everything else here, it's the least painful option if you're ordering a bottle.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
Nobody orders Sauvignon Blanc in a Wyoming steakhouse, which is exactly why you should consider it by the glass. It's bright, grassy, and cuts through heavier fare in a way none of the reds here can. Still overpriced as a bottle, but by the glass it's the most food-friendly thing on the list.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, California
A 220% markup on a $15 bottle of KJ Chard is just disrespectful. This is a supermarket wine dressed up in a restaurant price tag — $48 for something that belongs in a beach cooler. Order a cocktail instead.
La Crema Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast + House Burger
Pinot's lighter frame and red fruit character won't bulldoze a well-built burger the way a heavy Cabernet would. La Crema has enough backbone to handle the meat without steamrolling the whole plate — it's the one combination on this menu that actually makes sense.
❌ The Bottom Line
Sweetwater is a beloved Jackson Hole institution with a genuinely cozy setting, but the wine list is an afterthought — overpriced grocery store labels with no creativity and no deals. Order a local beer or a cocktail and save the wine budget for somewhere that's trying.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty — but the list is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it. Order a beer, enjoy the ribs, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting — no more, no less. You'll drink well here if you pick smart, but this isn't a destination for wine people so much as a very competent resort bar that happens to have Opus One on the list.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is — a bakery-café with a genuinely thoughtful short list of natural pours at fair prices. If you're in Jackson and want a glass of something interesting without the steakhouse markup, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town of Jackson · Jackson Hole · French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole — the sommelier influence is visible, the European focus is coherent, and the list has depth worth exploring. Just go in knowing the markups are hotel-resort territory, and steer toward the Old World bottles where the curation is strongest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
East of Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly — reliable, a little expensive, and zero risk. If you're here for the views and the bison, you'll drink well enough; just don't come expecting the list to match the drama outside the window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Tapas / Wine Bar
Bin22 is the wine bar that has no business being this good in the middle of Wyoming ski country, and that's exactly why we're sending people here. If you're in Jackson Hole and you care about what's in your glass, this is the only address that matters.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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