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Silverado Resort area · Napa · California American / Grill · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 13, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Grill at Silverado’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You're sitting on a terrace overlooking manicured fairways with a glass of something Napa, and honestly, that's exactly the vibe the wine list is going for. It's resort wine — comfortable, recognizable, zero risk. That's not an insult, just an honest read of the room.
The list leans hard into California, with Napa Valley, Carneros, and North Coast doing most of the heavy lifting. You'll find reliable names like Duckhorn, Etude, and Trefethen — producers that show up on every upscale California restaurant list for good reason, even if they don't exactly set your pulse racing. There's no real reach here: no interesting pockets of Rhône varietals, no Central Coast wildcards, no grower Champagne tucked in a corner. For a resort sitting in the middle of one of the most diverse wine regions on earth, the list could afford to take a few more swings.
The glass program runs 12 to 18 options, which is a respectable count for a grill of this size, and it covers the bases well enough for a casual golf lunch or a pre-dinner drink. Pricing starts at $16 and climbs, which feels about right for a resort property — you know what you're signing up for when you sit down here. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority, so don't expect much to change season to season.
Trefethen Dry Riesling Oak Knoll CA '21 — $16+
Trefethen's Dry Riesling is one of Napa's most underrated bottles and a flat-out steal compared to the Chardonnays at this price point. Crisp, food-friendly, and genuinely interesting — it punches well above its weight on a list like this.
Etude Wines Pinot Gris Carneros CA '19
Everyone ignores Pinot Gris on a California grill list, which means this one usually sits while the Chardonnay sells out. Etude does Carneros Pinot Gris well — it has texture and a little weight without going full buttery. Order it before someone else figures it out.
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc North Coast CA '21
Duckhorn is a fine producer, but their Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most marked-up bottles in the California casual-upscale ecosystem. You can find it at retail for a fraction of what you'll pay here, and frankly, the Trefethen Riesling is the more interesting glass anyway.
Trefethen Dry Riesling Oak Knoll CA '21 + Seasonal Salad
The Dry Riesling's bright acidity and subtle stone fruit cut right through rich dressings and play nice with whatever seasonal produce is on the plate. It's the rare wine that makes a salad feel like a real course.
The Bottom Line
The Grill at Silverado is a solid resort wine program — not trying to be a destination, not embarrassing itself either. If you're already there for the golf, the sunset, or the steak, the wine list will take care of you just fine.
St. Helena · Napa · Wine Bar
Elsewhere is doing something genuinely useful in St. Helena — keeping the lights on after dinner and keeping the list interesting enough to justify the detour. We need more time with the actual list before we'd call it a must, but the bones are right.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Napa Valley · Napa · Hotel Restaurant / New American
The Elene is doing something genuinely uncommon for a Napa hotel restaurant: it's built a wine list with a real perspective. Pricing is fair, the whites and sparkling section is worth the visit on its own, and if you're tired of being handed the same Napa Cab lineup every time you sit down, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Napa Valley · Napa · Hotel Bar / Lounge
In the heart of Napa Valley, this hotel lounge has assembled a seven-bottle list with zero local wines and markups that would make a Vegas pool bar blush — order a cocktail and wait until dinner. There are better places to drink wine within walking distance of almost anywhere in this region.
Plays It Safe
Gouge
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
St. Helena · Napa · Resort Restaurant / Contemporary American
Meadowood's wine program is doing exactly what it should at this price point — a focused, deeply intelligent list with real range and the staff to back it up. The markups are steep because the room is expensive, but if you're already here, drink well and don't second-guess it.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Napa · Wine Bar / Contemporary American
Napa Kitchen & Wine earns its place as a solid, unfussy option for anyone who wants a wide glass selection and fair pricing without committing to a bottle — just don't come here expecting to discover anything. It's a reliable pour, not a destination.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Napa · Napa · California / Hotel Restaurant
BANK is a reliable spot to drink well enough in a comfortable setting — the sommelier presence and Napa-forward list keep it from being a lazy hotel afterthought. Just don't expect to be surprised, and don't be shocked when the markup reminds you this is a Westin.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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