Tulsa's Speakeasy Goes Surprisingly Deep on Wine
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Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 22, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Chalkboard Kitchen + Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into The Chalkboard, the moody speakeasy atmosphere hits first — dark wood, intimate lighting, the kind of room that makes you want to order something with a little age on it. Then the wine list lands and you realize this place takes its program seriously enough to earn a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. For Tulsa, that's not nothing.
The list runs 150 to 250 bottles with a clear California-and-France backbone, which makes sense given the WS credential and the crowd this place draws. You'll find the expected heavy hitters — Caymus Cab, Silver Oak, Jordan, Stag's Leap — which signals the kitchen is thinking about the same guests who order Beef Wellington. Louis Jadot anchors the French side, giving the list some Burgundy credibility without going full rabbit hole. The gaps show up in the Southern Hemisphere and anything remotely off the beaten path, but as a polished American dining list, it does what it promises.
With 20 to 35 pours available by the glass at $12 to $20, this is one of the stronger BTG programs in the city. The range covers enough ground to navigate a table with mixed preferences, though don't expect the pours to rotate aggressively — this is a crowd-pleaser program, not a wine bar with a sommelier obsessively swapping kegs.
Louis Jadot Burgundy — $12-$20 (glass)
In a list dominated by big California Cabs, the Louis Jadot by-the-glass option stands out as the smartest pour on the menu — honest Burgundy at a price that doesn't require a second mortgage.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most guests reach for Caymus or Silver Oak out of habit, but Stag's Leap brings more complexity and a longer legacy for the same style of drinker — it's the pick for people who think they want Caymus but actually want something with more going on.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
At retail this costs $15 and it's everywhere. If the markup is what we'd expect in this setting, you're paying restaurant prices for a grocery store wine — save your dollars for the Jadot.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon + Beef Wellington
Jordan Cab is structured enough to stand up to the richness of the beef and pastry without bulldozing the table — it's the classic move here and it works for a reason.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Chalkboard is one of the best wine lists in Tulsa, which matters more than it sounds — the WS Award is earned, the BTG program is generous, and the room makes everything taste better. Just don't expect bargain pricing or adventurous pours.
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