Après-ski wine that keeps up with the altitude
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 18, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed The Handle Bar Terrace’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 at a slope-side terrace at the Four Seasons with skis still on your feet and a wine list in hand — the setting alone sets expectations high. The list doesn't disappoint in range, but your wallet will feel the altitude just as much as your lungs do. This is resort wine pricing, full stop, and it's not apologizing for it.
The list leans heavily into California heavyweights — Cakebread, Jordan, Opus One — with a supporting cast of Old World classics from Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Northern Italy rounding things out. Oregon gets a nod, which at least signals someone on staff has a pulse beyond Napa. The lineup is crowd-pleasing by design: recognizable labels that read as premium to a resort clientele who may not be hunting for natural wine growers from the Jura. Depth isn't the story here, but the selections are well-chosen crowd pleasers rather than afterthoughts.
By-the-glass options run 12-20 pours depending on the season, which is genuinely solid for an outdoor terrace bar. Whispering Angel and Veuve Clicquot anchor the pour list as the obvious go-tos for anyone in après-ski mode. The program rotates seasonally — winter and summer menus shift slightly — but don't expect dramatic changes between visits.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $85
Jordan is a reliable, food-friendly Cab that punches above its price point in most retail contexts. At resort markup it's still not a steal, but compared to Opus One on the same list, it delivers a far better return — classic Alexander Valley fruit without the four-figure regret.
Veuve Clicquot Champagne
Everyone orders it at weddings and ignores it everywhere else, but a glass of Veuve on a mountain terrace after a hard ski morning is genuinely one of the better wine moves you can make here. It's dismissed as basic, but the combination of setting, bubbles, and cold air makes it hit differently.
Opus One
Opus One is a great bottle in the right context, but paying Four Seasons resort markup on an already-premium Napa red at an outdoor bar between ski runs is a tough ask. You're not drinking it in the right environment to appreciate what you're paying for, and the price delta between this and Jordan isn't justified by what's in the glass.
Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay + Soft Pretzels with Cheese
Cakebread's Chardonnay is richer and oakier than most, which means it actually stands up to the salty, buttery weight of a warm pretzel with cheese. It's not a high-minded pairing, but it's exactly right for the moment — casual food, big wine, mountain air.
The Bottom Line
The Handle Bar is the kind of wine program that does exactly what it needs to do for its setting — no more, no less. You'll drink well here if you pick smart, but this isn't a destination for wine people so much as a very competent resort bar that happens to have Opus One on the list.
South Jackson · Jackson Hole · Burgers, Bar & Grill
This is a short bar list that fits a burger bar: 10 pours, $9 to $15, no bottle prices posted. Order the $9 Ercole Barbera with a burger, or spend $13 on the Pradorey Tempranillo for something less expected. This unrated guide covers the posted by-the-glass list, not service, storage or markups, and the page is undated, so confirm what is pouring.
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Pan-Asian small plates and contemporary bar fare
A short hotel-lounge list where every still wine is priced at 6 oz, 9 oz and the bottle. Start with the $19 Tentadora Malbec or the $15 Dr. Loosen Riesling by the 6 oz glass, and confirm today's prices because the page is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Moose · Jackson Hole · Western / American
A seven-wine list with one price for everything: $11 a glass, $25 a bottle. Order the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc with the Pulled Pork Sandwich, and take bottles if there are three or more of you. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Modern Mexican / Taqueria
A five-wine list sitting beside a tequila and mezcal menu the restaurant is proud of. If you want wine with dinner, the Los Vascos Cabernet at 10 | 36 is the lowest-priced pair and the Elouan Pinot Noir at 13 | 48 is the other red, but confirm what the two numbers mean and check current availability since the menu image was linked as June 2025. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Wilson / Westbank · Jackson Hole · Italian-American
A one-page list with an Italian-red group of 22 bottles and 14 glass entries, judged only on what is posted. Order the La Farra Prosecco at 8 | 32 with a pizza, or the 38 Diego Conterno Dolcetto for a bottle, and ask which number is the glass price. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Wilson · Jackson Hole · Japanese / Sushi
Start with the $16 Ca' Vittoria Prosecco, or the $17 Pascal Biotteau Anjou Blanc if you want a white by the glass. If you book the omakase, the restaurant says a wine or sake pairing is an additional $50 for four 3 oz pours. Confirm current availability and prices. This unrated guide covers the posted list, not service, storage or retail markups.
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