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· Alpharetta · Gastropub/Tavern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 30, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Taffer's Tavern Alpharetta’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Taffer's Tavern reads like the greatest hits playlist from your local Total Wine — every label recognizable, nothing remotely risky. Nineteen bottles, all domestic heavyweights and a few Euro imports that show up on every suburban restaurant list from here to Sacramento. It gets the job done, but it won't make you think.
The list leans hard into California, which tells you exactly what audience this is built for. You've got three Cabernets (Caymus, Quilt, Intrinsic), three Pinot Noirs (Belle Glos, J Vineyards, ROCO), and two red blends anchored by The Prisoner and Caymus-Suisun's Walking Fool — safe, recognizable, and heavily marketed. The white side offers Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc as arguably the most interesting pick on the list, sitting alongside the obligatory Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio and La Crema Chardonnay. Sparkling is token coverage: Veuve Clicquot for the splurge, La Marca and Chloe Prosecco Rosé for everyone else. At 19 labels total, there are real gaps — no Italian reds, no Spanish anything, no natural wine, no half-bottles.
By-the-glass options weren't confirmed in our research, so we can't tell you what's actually available to pour without committing to a bottle. That ambiguity alone is a minor frustration — a list this short should have a clear, posted glass program. If you're flying solo or just want one glass, ask your server what's open before you commit.
The Bottom Line
Taffer's Tavern Alpharetta isn't trying to impress wine people, and that's fine — it's a gastropub with a crowd-pleasing list built for guests who want a bottle they already know. If you're with a table full of Caymus fans, everyone goes home happy. If you're hoping for something interesting or fairly priced, the Greywacke is your best play and then let it go.
19 wines captured from the source list, including wines not yet matched to our catalog. Availability, vintages, and prices can change. View source wine list.
Chloe Prosecco Rosé, Central Coast, California
SPARKLING
La Marca Prosecco, Italy
SPARKLING
Veuve Clicquot Champagne, France
SPARKLING
Pasqua delle Venezie Pinot Grigio, Italy
WHITE
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Italy
WHITE
Scattered Peaks Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
WHITE
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
WHITE
La Crema Chardonnay, Monterey
WHITE
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay, Napa Valley
WHITE
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Columbia Valley
WHITE
Minuty M Rosé, Côtes de Provence
ROSÉ
Belle Glos "Clark & Telephone", Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley
RED
J Vineyards, Pinot Noir, California
RED
ROCO "Gravel Road", Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
RED
Caymus-Suisun "The Walking Fool", Red Blend, Suisun Valley
RED
The Prisoner, Red Blend, California
RED
Caymus Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
RED
Intrinsic, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
RED
Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
RED
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Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
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Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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