Steak-friendly pours without the sticker shock
· Alpharetta · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 26, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at The Butcher and Bottle is built for the steak-and-Cab crowd, and it doesn't pretend otherwise. Thirty-six labels with a heavy lean on California Cabernet and Chardonnay — familiar names, approachable prices, no curveballs. It's a workmanlike list that gets the job done without asking much of you.
The reds skew hard toward California Cabernet — DAOU, Ethos, Ride, and Tribute all show up, giving you four solid options in a tight $50–$58 bottle range. Pinot Noir gets a nod with Imagery, Raeburn, and Juggernaut, though none of them are going to make a Burgundy lover weep with joy. The whites are similarly crowd-pleasing: four Chardonnays including Louis Latour's Grand Ardèche as the lone French flag-flyer, plus a Sauvignon Blanc duo and a pinch of Alsatian variety via Leon Beyer Pinot Blanc. Old World depth is thin, and anything outside the California-and-France axis is basically absent.
Thirty-four by-the-glass options out of a 36-bottle list is essentially the whole program — nearly every bottle is available by the glass, which is genuinely useful. Pours range from $12 to $32 a glass, and most of the list lives in the $12–$15 zone. That kind of accessibility is rare and worth recognizing, even if the selections themselves are safe.
The Bottom Line
The Butcher and Bottle isn't trying to be a wine destination — it's a steakhouse with a sensible, well-priced list that keeps things moving. The near-total by-the-glass program is genuinely smart, and the pricing is fairer than most places in this category. If you want adventure, look elsewhere; if you want a reliable Cab with your ribeye at a price that won't ruin the evening, this works.
36 wines captured from the source list, including wines not yet matched to our catalog. Availability, vintages, and prices can change. View source wine list.
ANCIENT PEAKS $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle california, paso robles
Chardonnay
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
LOUIS LATOUR GRAND ARDECHE $15.00/Glass $58.00/Bottle france, rhone valley
Chardonnay
$15.00 / glass · $58.00 / bottle
SONOMA - CUTRER $12.00/Glass $46.00/Bottle california, sonoma
Chardonnay
$12.00 / glass · $46.00 / bottle
RUNNING WILD $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle california, paicines ava
Chardonnay
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
CROWDED HOUSE $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle new zealand, marlborough
Sav Blanc
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
STARMONT $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle california, napa valley
Sav Blanc
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE BRUT $14.00/Glass $54.00/Bottle sparkling, burgundy, france
Rose & White Varietals
$14.00 / glass · $54.00 / bottle
AVISSI $12.00/Glass $54.00/Bottle prosecco d.o.c, italy, veneta
Rose & White Varietals
$12.00 / glass · $54.00 / bottle
DALIA $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle pinot grigio, italy, veneto
Rose & White Varietals
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
THE FOUR GRACES $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle pinot gris, oregon, willamette
Rose & White Varietals
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
REVELATION ROSE $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle strawberry, watermelon, kiwi
Rose & White Varietals
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
LEON BEYER $15.00/Glass $58.00/Bottle pinot blanc, france, alcase
Rose & White Varietals
$15.00 / glass · $58.00 / bottle
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE $12.00/Glass $46.00/Bottle washington, columbia valley
Merlot
$12.00 / glass · $46.00 / bottle
TRIBUTE $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle california, paso robles
Cabernet
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
DAOU $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle california, paso robles
Cabernet
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
ETHOS $15.00/Glass $58.00/Bottle washington, columbia valley
Cabernet
$15.00 / glass · $58.00 / bottle
RIDE $15.00/Glass $58.00/Bottle california, paso and napa blend
Cabernet
$15.00 / glass · $58.00 / bottle
IMAGERY $12.00/Glass $46.00/Bottle california, monterrey
Pinot Noir
$12.00 / glass · $46.00 / bottle
RAEBURN $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle california, russian river valley
Pinot Noir
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
JUGGERNAUT $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle california, russian river
Pinot Noir
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
LOUIS LATOUR $16.00/Glass $62.00/Bottle domaine de valmoissine, provence, france
Pinot Noir
$16.00 / glass · $62.00 / bottle
MANOS NEGRAS $13.00/Glass $50.00/Bottle malbec, argentina, mendoza
Interesting Reds
$13.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
BODYGUARD $18.00/Glass $72.00/Bottle red blend, california, paso robles
Interesting Reds
$18.00 / glass · $72.00 / bottle
WALLA WALLA $14.00/Glass $54.00/Bottle washington, walla walla valley
Interesting Reds
$14.00 / glass · $54.00 / bottle
SALDO $15.00/Glass $58.00/Bottle zinfandel, california, paso robles, estate grown
Interesting Reds
$15.00 / glass · $58.00 / bottle
THE ARBORIST $16.00/Glass $62.00/Bottle red blend, california, paso robles, estate grown
Interesting Reds
$16.00 / glass · $62.00 / bottle
CAYMUS THE WALKING FOOL $16.00/Glass $62.00/Bottle california, suisun valley
Interesting Reds
$16.00 / glass · $62.00 / bottle
CRU MONPLAISIR BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR $19.00/Glass $74.00/Bottle bordeaux, france, 2022
Interesting Reds
$19.00 / glass · $74.00 / bottle
BELLE GLOS CLARK & TELEPHONE $22.00/Glass $88.00/Bottle pinot noir, california, russian river valley
Wine Cellar
$22.00 / glass · $88.00 / bottle
SHAFER TD-9 $32.00/Glass $125.00/Bottle cabernet, california, napa valley
Wine Cellar
$32.00 / glass · $125.00 / bottle
STAGS LEAP WINERY "THE INVESTOR" $30.00/Glass $120.00/Bottle red blend, california, 2021
Wine Cellar
$30.00 / glass · $120.00 / bottle
ROMBAUER ZINFANDEL $25.00/Glass $100.00/Bottle zinfandel, california, napa valley
Wine Cellar
$25.00 / glass · $100.00 / bottle
DOMAINE THOMAS ET FILS $26.00/Glass $104.00/Bottle sancerre, france, loire
Wine Cellar
$26.00 / glass · $104.00 / bottle
CAYMUS CABERNET $32.00/Glass $125.00/Bottle cabernet, california, napa valley
Wine Cellar
$32.00 / glass · $125.00 / bottle
DAOU SOUL OF A LION $175.00/Bottle cabernet, california, paso robles, 2020
Wine Cellar
$175.00 / bottle
SILVER OAK $200.00/Bottle cabernet, california, napa valley, 2021
Wine Cellar
$200.00 / bottle
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CRU is a perfectly serviceable wine bar if you like California classics and don't mind paying for the reputation on the label. The list won't surprise you, and that's exactly the point — but don't come here looking for natural wine, deep Burgundy, or anything that requires a passport beyond Napa Valley. If you're in Alpharetta and want a glass of Silver Oak without a long drive, CRU delivers.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Connors is a reliable steakhouse wine list that does its job without embarrassing itself or dazzling anyone. The by-the-glass count is a genuine bright spot, markups are steep but consistent with the category, and the selection covers the bases its clientele expects. Send a friend here if they want a solid glass of California Cab with their ribeye — just don't send them expecting anything they haven't already seen.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Wine Me Down earns points for carving out a genuinely different kind of night out in Alpharetta — cigars, hookah, and wine together in one stylish room is not a combination you find everywhere in the suburbs. But until we can get a real look at the wine list with actual bottles and prices, we can't send you here specifically for the wine. Go for the atmosphere, bring cash for the cigars, and keep your wine expectations flexible.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Alpharetta · Wine tasting bar
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Luci's isn't going to win any wine destination awards, but the by-the-glass program is unusually broad, markup is fair across most of the list, and there are a few genuinely good picks tucked in among the crowd-pleasers. If you're eating here, you can drink well — just know what to order and what to skip.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Ruth's Chris West Palm Beach delivers exactly what the brand promises: a safe, accessible wine list built around familiar producers and crowd-pleasing styles. The all-by-the-glass format is a genuine plus, and a few selections like the Siduri Willamette Pinot and Chalk Hill Chardonnay are worth your time — but markups are steep and the list won't reward curiosity. If you're here for the steak, you'll find something to drink; just don't expect the wine to be the reason you came.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
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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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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