Napa Classics Done Right in Big Sky Country
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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 17, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Ten’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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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 · Billings · American Steakhouse and Grill
Jaker's is a perfectly fine place to drink wine with a steak in Billings — it's not trying to be anything more than that, and mostly it succeeds. If you're expecting discovery or value, temper your expectations; if you just want a solid Cab with your prime rib, you'll leave satisfied.
Crowd Pleasers
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Unknown · Billings · Steakhouse / Australian-themed
Outback's wine list is corporate on purpose — it's designed to be inoffensive, not interesting. Order the Koonunga Hill with your steak, and save your real wine curiosity for a restaurant that returns the favor.
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Billings · Billings · Seafood
The prices are shockingly low, and credit where it's due — but a steal on mediocre wine is still mediocre wine. Come for the Cheddar Bay Biscuits, skip the wine list, and save your real bottle for somewhere that cares.
Grocery Store
Steal
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Unknown · Billings · Italian-American
Olive Garden's wine list is exactly what it is — a corporate-approved selection designed to sell bottles, not spark conversation. If you're here for the pasta and the breadsticks, fine; just don't expect the wine to be part of the story.
Crowd Pleasers
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Unknown · Billings · American Steakhouse
Texas Roadhouse Billings is not a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — but the gap between the quality of the food and the quality of the wine list is real. Order the Chateau Ste. Michelle, eat the rolls, and save your serious wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates it.
Grocery Store
Fair
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Willing but Green
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Unknown · Billings · Steakhouse
Bull Mountain Grille is a trustworthy place to drink decent American red wine with a big steak in Billings — just don't come expecting discovery. If the list had fairer pricing and a shred of adventurousness, this could be something; instead it's exactly what it is, no more.
Crowd Pleasers
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East Rapid City · Rapid City · American
This is a wine list that exists purely because restaurants are expected to have one. Don't come to Applebee's for wine — but if you're already here and you need a glass, the Mondavi Cab won't embarrass you.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Bloomington · Bloomington · American
You're not coming to Hy-Vee Market Grille for a wine revelation — but on a Wednesday, with half-price pours and half-price sushi, it's one of the better casual deals in town. Manage expectations, bring cash, and embrace the absurdity.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
Biloxi Beachfront · Gulfport · American
This is a wine list for people who need wine with dinner and aren't interested in making it a thing — and it delivers exactly that without embarrassing anyone. If wine is important to your night, eat somewhere else; if you just want a glass of something recognizable while you watch the Gulf, you'll be fine.
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Fair
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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