Sonoma's Most Unexpected Wine List on Wheels
· Sonoma · Food Truck / New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed September 25, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed The Fig Rig’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Seventy labels at a food truck concept is not something you see every day — or most days, or really any day. The Fig Rig's wine list reads like it was curated by someone who actually likes wine, not someone who just needed to fill a laminated card. Cremant d'Alsace, Bonny Doon Picpoul, and a Stéphane Ogier Côtes-du-Rhône all on the same list? We're paying attention.
The list leans heavily and happily into Rhône varieties — Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Picpoul, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Syrah — which makes sense for the Mediterranean-leaning California wine country crowd, and it works. Producers span from local darlings like Bedrock and Mathis to respected French names like Guigal and Ogier, giving the list some honest range without feeling scattered. The bottle list covers sparkling through red with 70 labels total, including a Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvée 2015 Carneros for the vintage hunters and a Deutz Brut Rosé 375ml for the solo drinkers. What's less clear is depth beyond the Rhône corridor — the list could use more acid-driven whites or a serious Pinot Noir to round out the edges.
Fifteen pours by the glass is an impressive number for any restaurant, let alone a food truck operation. The range runs $14–$25 and covers sparkling, white, rosé, and red — meaning you can drink from bubbles through Syrah without ever opening a bottle. Rotation evidence is thin, but the selection on offer right now is strong enough that we're not complaining.
The Bottom Line
The Fig Rig is the kind of place that should not have a wine list this good, and that's exactly what makes it worth seeking out. Fair prices, genuine range, and a clear Rhône-forward point of view — if you're in Sonoma and skeptical of the usual tourist-trap markups, this is where we'd send you first.
· Sonoma · California and Mediterranean
Sante is doing more with its wine list than the average hotel restaurant bothers to — 120 labels anchored in Northern California producers, 25 by-the-glass options with real range, and picks like Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot and Denner Nightshade that signal genuine curation. The steep markup at the top end is real, and the lack of any structured specials program means you're paying full freight every time — but if you order thoughtfully, there's genuinely good wine to be found here.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Proper
· Sonoma · French bistro
Bistro Ralph is exactly what a wine-country neighborhood bistro should be: unpretentious, locally rooted, and honest about what it is. We can't call out specific bottles from what's available, but the Sonoma-forward identity and relaxed room make this a solid stop for a glass or two alongside the chicken paillard or pot de crème. Come for the setting, stay for the wine.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Sonoma · California and Mediterranean
Sunflower Caffe isn't trying to compete with the big resort wine lists down the road, and that's exactly why it works. The list is small, local, fairly priced, and built around bubbles — which, in Sonoma, is actually a smart and honest choice. If you want a deep cellar or a Burgundy rabbit hole, go elsewhere; if you want a glass of Scribe Nouveau Pinot Noir on what is presumably a lovely patio, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Sonoma · California and New American
Sonoma Valley Farmhouse runs a tight, thoughtful list that punches above its size. The all-by-the-glass format and fair pricing make it easy to drink well without a game plan, and the producer selection — Bedrock, Lasseter, Talisman, Albini — reflects someone who actually cares about what ends up in your glass. If you're in Sonoma and want to drink local without getting gouged, this is a genuinely solid stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Sonoma · French and California
Cafe La Haye has assembled a 63-bottle list that punches well above its count — thoughtful French-California crossover, honest pricing on most of the list, and enough unusual picks (Gaudron Chenin Blanc, Pangloss White Rhone, grower Champagne from Pierre Paillard) to suggest real curation rather than default distributor choices. If you're in Sonoma and want a wine list that respects both the region and your intelligence, this is a reliable stop — with enough Wild Card energy to keep it interesting.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Sonoma · Japanese-inspired tasting menu
SingleThread is operating one of the most ambitious by-the-glass programs in California wine country — 36 options that span grower Champagne, first-cru Burgundy, South African Chenin, and their own estate Grenache is not something you stumble into accidentally. The pricing is unambiguously steep across the board, and you should go in knowing that, but the quality and intentionality of the selection justifies the badge. If you're going for the tasting menu, budget to drink through the glass list rather than anchoring to a single bottle — that's what this program is built for.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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