Burgers Are the Star, Wine Is an Afterthought
Millyard · Manchester · Casual American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 18, 2026
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The wine list here feels like it was assembled by someone who grabbed the most recognizable labels at a grocery store and called it a day. Nothing offensive, nothing interesting — just a short row of familiar California names sitting quietly next to the burger menu. This is a place where the craft beer selection is almost certainly more considered than the wine.
The list tops out at maybe 15-20 bottles, and what's there leans hard into mass-market California — Kendall-Jackson, Meiomi, that kind of territory. There's no regional diversity, no Old World presence, and no sign anyone thought about building something with range or intention. To be fair, this is a fast-casual roadside concept, not a wine destination, but even at that level a little effort goes a long way. Gaps are everywhere: no sparkling, no rosé that we could confirm, nothing from outside California.
Six to ten pours by the glass, priced between $7 and $12, which is reasonable for Manchester. The problem isn't the price — it's that the options are the same crowd-pleasing standards you'd find at a chain restaurant in any mid-sized American city. No rotation, no surprises.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay — $10
It's not going to change your life, but at this price point it's a known quantity — clean, consistent, and priced fairly for a glass alongside a burger. If you're going wine here, this is the safest landing.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
It gets a bad rap from wine snobs, but at a casual burger spot it actually works — soft, fruit-forward, and low enough in tannin that it doesn't fight the food. Most people will reach for a beer, which means you might be the only one ordering it.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
If you're paying more than $10 a glass for this, it's not worth it. KJ Chard is a $13 retail bottle — the math only works if the pour price stays low. Check the menu before you order.
Meiomi Pinot Noir + Burger
Meiomi's soft red fruit and low tannin structure make it a surprisingly decent match for a classic beef burger — it won't overpower the meat and it loosens up next to something savory and a little fatty.
The Bottom Line
Come here for the burgers and maybe a beer — the wine list is an obligation, not an attraction. If wine matters to your night out, this isn't your spot.
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