Napa Classics Done Right in Big Sky Country
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Updated September 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 17, 2026
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Walk into TEN and the wine list reads like a California greatest hits album — Caymus, Silver Oak, Opus One, all the heavy hitters accounted for. It's a confident, polished list that knows exactly what its clientele wants. No surprises, but no embarrassments either.
The 100-150 bottle list leans hard into California, and Josh Rockvam — the sommelier on staff — has clearly curated with intention. Stag's Leap Cab, Duckhorn Merlot, Rombauer Chardonnay, Jordan — these are all legitimate producers, not just trophy labels slapped on a page. The weakness is range: if you're looking for Burgundy depth, Rhône exploration, or anything from the Southern Hemisphere, you're largely out of luck. This is a room for people who know what they love and want the best version of it.
With 12-20 by-the-glass options, TEN gives you real flexibility before committing to a bottle. We'd expect the glass program to rotate around the California core — Chardonnay, Cab, probably a Merlot pour — which works well for a crowd that's here for bison ribs and a good glass of red. We'd love to see more adventurous pours make the cut.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $35-$50 per bottle (estimated entry tier)
Jordan consistently punches above its price point — structured, elegant, and food-friendly in a way that Caymus and Silver Oak often aren't. It's the quiet pro on this list.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
Everyone's reaching for the Cab, and Duckhorn's Merlot keeps sitting there doing its job better than most people realize. Napa Merlot at this level is genuinely underrated, and it's a natural match for the bison short ribs.
Opus One
It's a trophy bottle at trophy pricing, and restaurants rarely mark it fairly. Unless someone else is paying, the money is better spent elsewhere on this list.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Slow Braised Bison Short Ribs
Stag's Leap brings enough dark fruit and structure to stand up to braised bison without the oak hammer that Silver Oak sometimes delivers. It's the Goldilocks Cab for a rich, slow-cooked dish.
The Bottom Line
TEN is the best California Cab list in Montana, full stop — and having a sommelier like Josh on the floor in Billings is genuinely rare. It plays it safe with variety and the markups aren't going to shock you into joy, but the bones are solid and the Wine Spectator credential is earned.
· Billings · Hotel Restaurant, New American
TEN isn't a wine list for dinner — it's a wine list for after dinner, and within that lane it's genuinely impressive for Billings or anywhere. If you're the kind of person who ends a meal with a thoughtful pour rather than skipping straight to dessert, this place will surprise you. Send a friend here with the instruction to order the Madeira and work up to the 40-Year Tawny.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Billings · Steakhouse
Jake's is doing exactly what a Billings steakhouse is supposed to do with wine — safe choices, name brands, and a Champagne section that lets people feel fancy. If you want adventure, you're in the wrong place; if you want a reliable glass of something Californian to go with your ribeye, you'll leave satisfied.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Billings · New American / Italian / French
Bistro Enzo is the kind of special-occasion spot that makes you glad Billings has it — the wine list is thoughtful enough to match the kitchen, and the overall experience justifies the reservation. We'd send a friend here for a date night without hesitation, though we'd tell them to lead with questions for the staff rather than assume they'll be guided unprompted.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Billings · Wine Bar, Bottle Shop, New American
City Vineyard is doing something genuinely unusual for Billings — a thoughtful, eclectic list priced with some fairness and available entirely by the glass. We'd send a friend here without hesitation, with the caveat that the white wine half of the list needs the same curatorial love the reds are getting.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Billings · Wine bar, small plates
Cellar 8 is the wine bar you don't expect to find in a casino in Billings, and that's exactly why it earns its Wild Card badge — 37 glasses, fair prices, and genuine effort make this worth a stop. Send a friend here and tell them to skip the Caymus.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Billings · New American
Walkers Grill is doing something genuinely rare — building a thoughtful, eclectic wine list in a market that would forgive them for not trying. If you're passing through Billings or happen to live there, this is worth your dinner reservation and your second glass.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Cumming, GA · American
The real headline here is Friday: half-price bottles under $250, which is a legitimately good deal in any zip code. Add a sommelier in a neighborhood grill context and Tin Cup earns a look that most Cumming restaurants don't. We'd go in on a Friday, ask for a recommendation, and let the staff do their job — that's what they're there for.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Acceptable
· Wichita · American
Dave & Buster's Wichita is not a wine destination — and the list makes no attempt to pretend otherwise. Fourteen labels of grocery-store standbys, no pricing transparency, and a venue where the primary business is flashing screens and redemption tickets means the wine program is essentially decorative. Order the cocktail, feed the machine, save the bottle for literally anywhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Augusta Road · Greenville · American
A 51-wine list: 20 white and sparkling, 31 red, with 14 wines posted as two-price pairs like 10/40 and the rest at a single price up to 140. Start with the 10/40 Alta Vista Malbec, or the Musset-Roullier Chenin Blanc at 55 if you want the list's only Chenin Blanc, and ask what the pairs mean before you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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