Steak country's dependable wine companion
Suntree · Melbourne · Fine Dining / New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 12, 2026
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The wine list at The Chef's Table reads exactly how you'd expect from a Suntree steakhouse with white tablecloths — California-forward, familiar labels, and a format that gets the job done without surprising anyone. It's a list built to reassure, not to challenge. That's not an insult, but it's not a compliment either.
The list leans hard on California and Oregon whites — Argyle and Far Niente Chardonnay anchor the higher end, with Mer Soleil and Carmenet filling out the mid-range. France and Italy show up in supporting roles: Fournier Sauvignon Blanc brings some Loire credibility, and Ca Montebello covers the Italian whites with a Pinot Grigio and Moscato. The bubbly section is small but functional, with Collet Brut as the most serious option alongside Montelvini Prosecco and a Prosecco split for the table that can't agree. Red selections aren't detailed in available data, but the steakhouse context suggests the backbone is there — just don't expect anything outside the mainstream.
The by-the-glass program runs an estimated 10-15 options, which is respectable for a room this size. The white side of the glass menu is clearly where the attention went — you've got real choices between styles, from the Dragonstone Riesling to the San Simeon Viognier. Glass prices appear to land in the $10-$18 range, which is standard for the format but starts to sting when bottles are already marked up.
Argyle Chardonnay — $45
Argyle punches above its price point nearly everywhere — it's an Oregon Chardonnay with actual restraint and minerality in a sea of buttered California options. If this is priced anywhere near the bottom of the list's range, it's the move.
San Simeon Viognier
Most people at a steakhouse are reaching for Chardonnay on autopilot. The San Simeon Viognier — floral, stone fruit-driven, with enough body to hold up to a rich sauce — is getting overlooked every single night, and that's a shame.
Far Niente Chardonnay
Far Niente is a fine wine. It's also a wine that every restaurant in America marks up to the ceiling because the label does the selling for them. You're paying for the name at a steakhouse in Suntree — and you can do better for less on this same list.
Anne Pichon Rosé + Grilled seafood
Anne Pichon makes a Provence-style rosé with enough brightness and dry edge to cut through butter sauces and complement delicate fish or shrimp without steamrolling the plate. It's the right call when the table orders off the seafood side of the menu.
The Bottom Line
The Chef's Table is a reliable wine stop for a Suntree dinner — the list is competent, the selections are familiar, and you won't go wrong sticking to Oregon whites or the rosé. Just know you're paying steakhouse markup, so pick strategically and skip the trophy bottles.
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Crowd Pleasers
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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