Big steaks, safe pours, no surprises
Las Colinas · Irving · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 26, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Las Colinas’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at The Keg Las Colinas reads exactly like you'd expect from a polished chain steakhouse — Napa Cabs up front, a few Pacific Northwest ringers, and nothing that's going to make your sommelier friend feel smug or surprised. It's a well-funded greatest-hits album, not an adventure. If you came for the beef, the list will hold you just fine.
The 150-250 bottle range sounds impressive until you realize it's mostly depth within a narrow lane: Napa Valley and Sonoma Cabernets doing the heavy lifting, Washington State filling in the middle, and Bordeaux making a token international appearance. Producers like Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and Jordan anchor the Cab section with legitimacy, but there's little here to excite anyone looking beyond the California-Washington corridor. No meaningful Rhône representation, no Italian reds worth noting, and Burgundy seems to have been left in the parking lot. The list earns its keep for a steak dinner crowd that knows what it wants — it just doesn't push anyone anywhere interesting.
Twelve to eighteen pours by the glass is a solid count for a steakhouse, and the $12–$20 range is honest for this format. Meiomi Pinot Noir and Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling anchor the approachable end, giving lighter drinkers something sensible. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority — this reads like a set-it list rather than one that evolves with the season.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $12
At the low end of the glass price range, this Washington Riesling punches above its price point — bright acidity, restrained sweetness, and versatile enough to cut through the richness of a shrimp cocktail or mushroom cap starter without breaking the bank.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
In a room full of people ordering Cabernet with their steak, this Riesling gets ignored — which is a shame. It's one of the most food-flexible wines on the list and genuinely well-made for the price. Order it while everyone else waits for their Cab to open up.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi is everywhere — grocery stores, airport bars, your cousin's house. At steakhouse markup prices, you're paying a significant premium for something you could grab for $15 retail. Save those dollars for a glass of Jordan or Stag's Leap if you're splurging.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Rib
Jordan's Alexander Valley Cab is built for exactly this moment — structured enough to stand up to a thick prime rib, but with enough elegance that it doesn't turn dinner into an arm-wrestling match. The wine's fruit and mild tannins play off the beef's fat without either one steamrolling the other.
The Bottom Line
The Keg Las Colinas is a reliable wine stop for steak night — it won't dazzle you, and the markups will sting if you're paying attention, but the heavy hitters are real and the list does its job. Send your friend here for a Cab and a ribeye, not a wine revelation.
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