Brunch Spot Wine List With Safer Instincts
Historic District · Savannah · Modern Australian-American Cafe · Visit Website ↗
Updated June 2026
Reviewed February 21, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The Collins Quarter's wine list reads like it was built for tourists who want something familiar with their avocado toast. It's not offensive, but it's not trying to impress anyone who knows their way around a wine shop either. Think prosecco with brunch, a safe Pinot Grigio at lunch, maybe a Malbec if you're feeling adventurous at dinner.
The list skews heavily toward accessible crowd-pleasers: California Chardonnay, Oregon Pinot, Argentine Malbec, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. There's probably a token Champagne for celebrations and a Chianti for the pizza-adjacent menu items. Regional depth is nonexistent—this is wine programming by committee, designed to offend no one and delight few. You won't find skin-contact wines, natural producers, or anything that requires explanation. It's the vinous equivalent of a greatest hits playlist from 2015.
Expect 6-8 options by the glass, heavily weighted toward whites and sparklers to match the brunch-forward menu. The pours are likely standard restaurant size at above-average prices—think $12-15 for wines you'd pay $18 retail. Rotation is probably minimal; these bottles sit until they're gone. At least they're serving recognizable producers, even if they're playing it painfully safe.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc — $38
Classic New Zealand zip and grapefruit—overplayed but reliable with seafood dishes, and priced where you'd expect for a tourist-area cafe
A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir
If they stock it, this Oregon co-op punches above its weight class—earthy, balanced, and food-friendly without the Willamette Valley sticker shock
La Marca Prosecco
Mass-market bubbles at $40+ markup—you're paying for the brunch vibe, not the quality in your glass
Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Blanc + Smoked Salmon Benedict
The Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon blend cuts through hollandaise richness while the citrus notes echo the capers and lemon
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Collins Quarter isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's fine—it's a brunch spot that happens to serve wine. If you're here for the avocado and the vibe, order a mimosa and call it a day. The wine list won't disappoint because it never promised anything ambitious in the first place.
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Solid Range
Steep
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