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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 12, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Capital Grille - Fort Myers’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Wingman Metrics
The wine list arrives like the room itself — heavy, deliberate, and very sure of itself. Over 350 selections signals serious intent, and the sommelier on staff means someone actually thought about what goes on these pages. The mahogany-and-chandelier setting sets expectations high, and the list mostly meets them.
This is a California-forward list with a strong lean toward the usual suspects — Napa Cabernet, buttery Chardonnay, Pinot Noir from the coast. The Dave Phinney portfolio appearances and Orin Swift Merlot show someone has taste beyond the grocery store aisle, but don't expect a deep dive into Jura or the Canary Islands. It's a list built to impress a table of expense-account diners, not to challenge anyone. Gaps in old-world depth are real, but what's here is executed well.
By-the-glass specifics weren't pinned down from available data, but the Generous Pour wine tasting event — which cycles through wines like Rombauer Chardonnay, J Pinot Noir, and Rosé by Randall Grahm — gives a good window into what they consider pour-worthy. If the glass program mirrors those event selections, you're looking at crowd-pleasing California standards done competently. Expect solid pours, not revelations.
Rosé by Randall Grahm — null
Randall Grahm built his reputation on doing things differently, and this rosé punches above its price point in a room where most bottles are priced for the corporate card. It's the most interesting option on the accessible end of the list and a genuine change of pace from the Napa parade.
Orin Swift Merlot
Merlot is the wine everyone forgot they liked, and in a steakhouse this Cab-obsessed, ordering it feels almost rebellious. Orin Swift makes it plush and serious — dark fruit, structure, none of the watery reputation that sank the grape's image. Most tables will walk right past it.
Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay
Look, Rombauer Chardonnay is perfectly fine wine — it's also everywhere, and steakhouses mark it up like it's rare. At a restaurant in this price tier, you're almost certainly paying a significant premium for a bottle you could grab at any wine shop for far less. Save the spend for something you can't find on every list in America.
Jason Born Cabernet Sauvignon from Palmer + Porcini Rubbed Bone-In Dry Aged Ribeye
A structured California Cab with the kind of dark fruit and tannin backbone that can go toe-to-toe with aged beef without blinking. The porcini rub on the ribeye pulls earthy notes out of the wine and the wine pulls richness out of the meat. This is the combination the list was built around.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Capital Grille Fort Myers is a reliable play if you want a serious wine experience without much adventure — the sommelier knows the list, the storage is right, and the Generous Pour events are genuinely worth catching. Just know you're paying steakhouse prices for a California-heavy list that rarely surprises.
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Two Meatballs isn't a wine destination, but the Italian backbone of the list is honest and the pricing is fair enough that you won't feel robbed. Order the Barbera, get the baked ziti, and let the chaos of the dining room do the rest.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Outback San Marcos won't embarrass you if you order a glass with dinner, but you're not here for the wine list and nobody pretends otherwise. Stick to the Riesling or the Malbec and spend your energy on the steak.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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LongHorn is a perfectly fine place to eat a steak in Green Bay — just don't expect the wine list to keep up with the kitchen. Order a cocktail, split a bottle of the Malbec if you must, and save the serious wine drinking for somewhere that cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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