Solid Farm-to-Table Wine Without the Fuss
Newport · Cincinnati · Farm-to-table (Italian, French, American) · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 27, 2026
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The Baker's Table wine list reads like a confident neighborhood restaurant that knows what its guests want — recognizable names, enough variety to feel special, and a range that won't embarrass anyone on a date night. At 43 labels, it's not trying to be a wine bar, but it's clearly not phoning it in either. The seasonal, farm-forward vibe sets expectations appropriately.
The list stretches across Italy, California, France, Germany, Spain, Oregon, South Africa, and Argentina — respectable coverage for a 43-bottle program. California anchors the red side heavily with marquee names like Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cab and Nickel & Nickel State Ranch from Yountville, which will make a certain type of guest very happy. The bubbly section punches above its weight with Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve sitting alongside Schramsberg and a Conte Emo Capodilista Prosecco. The gap is on the adventurous end — there's not much here for someone hunting skin-contact wines, smaller growers, or anything truly off the beaten path.
Ten by-the-glass options is a reasonable pour program for a restaurant this size. The selections appear to mirror the bottle list's personality — approachable, recognizable, covering the bases from bubbles through reds. We'd like to see more rotation and a couple of wilder picks in the glass lineup, but it gets the job done for the casual diner who just wants a solid pour with their tasting menu.
Selbach Incline Riesling 2020 — $32
Selbach is one of the Mosel's most dependable names, and this bottle sits at the low end of the price range. It's food-friendly, bright, and brings genuine Old World character to a list that leans heavily Californian. A smart order.
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Champagne
Most guests will scroll past the Champagne section and grab whatever's cheapest, but Billecart-Salmon is a legitimately great house — precise, elegant, and worth the splurge if you're celebrating anything remotely worth celebrating. Don't let it sit ignored on the back of the list.
Conte Emo Capodilista Prosecco Brut
At $40 on a bottle that retails for around $20, this is a 100% markup on a Prosecco — a wine that should be an easy, casual pour, not a line item you wince at. There are better ways to start the night on this list.
Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2018 + Six Course Tasting Menu
If you're committing to the full tasting menu experience, bringing Silver Oak along for the ride makes sense — it's a structured, fruit-forward Cab that can hold its own across multiple courses without bulldozing anything on the plate.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Baker's Table is a dependable wine destination for Newport — fair enough in spots, a little steep in others, but thoughtfully assembled for its crowd. We'd send a friend here knowing they'd eat and drink well, even if they won't find anything to obsess over on the wine list.
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