Grand Avenue's Greatest Hit Hasn't Changed
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Reviewed June 24, 2026
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The wine list at The Lexington feels exactly like the room it lives in: dark wood, confident, and not trying to surprise you. It's a Greatest Hits collection built for the Grand Avenue crowd — people who know what they like and aren't here to experiment. That's not a knock, but it does set the ceiling.
With 100 to 200 selections, the list has real size, but the editorial choices lean hard into California Cabernet and Chardonnay — the same names you'd find on half the steakhouse lists in America. Caymus, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Rombauer: it's a Mount Rushmore of safe bets. There's likely international representation filling out the back pages, but the personality of the list is unmistakably Napa-forward. Adventurous drinkers will find it comfortable but not particularly inspiring.
Ten to twenty pours by the glass is a respectable number for a supper club format, and you'd expect the regulars to lean on the Rombauer Chardonnay and Caymus Cab as the workhorses here. What's less clear is whether the glass program rotates meaningfully or just mirrors the bottle list on autopilot — based on the overall list personality, it's probably the latter.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — null
Jordan is one of the few California Cabs that earns its reputation without asking you to pay Napa Grand Cru prices for it. In a list full of flashy labels, it's the most honest pour relative to what's on the plate — especially alongside a ribeye.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap has the legacy (it beat the French in 1976) but gets overshadowed by louder brands at most steakhouses. It's a more structured, less jammy ride than Caymus, and most tables walk right past it. Their loss.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, and restaurant markups on it are brutal. You're paying for the label recognition more than what's in the glass — it's a crowd-pleaser that's been crowd-pleased into oblivion. At a steep markup, it's the least interesting dollar you'll spend on this list.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Filet Mignon
The structured tannins and dark fruit in Stag's Leap have enough backbone to stand up to a filet without bulldozing the cut's natural tenderness. It's the classic match done right — no gimmicks needed.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Lexington is a reliable wine stop if you know the playlist and like the songs. It won't surprise you, but it won't let you down either — just go in with eyes open on the markup and order the Jordan.
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