Après-ski pours that won't embarrass you
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · American / pub-style mountain cuisine · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 22, 2026
Wingman Metrics
You walk into the Mangy Moose and the vibe hits first — mounted antlers, ski boots clanking on wood floors, everyone still half in their gear. The wine list follows the same logic: nothing surprising, nothing offensive, just the familiar names you've seen a hundred times at a hundred mountain bars. It's a crowd-pleaser list built for a crowd-pleasing room.
The list runs 40–70 bottles deep, leaning heavily on California and the Pacific Northwest, which is exactly what you'd expect from a Jackson Hole après-ski institution. You'll find the usual suspects — Meiomi, The Prisoner, Kim Crawford — producers who know how to make something crowd-friendly and move serious volume. There's no real adventurousness here: no Willamette Valley single-vineyard Pinot, no Walla Walla Syrah, no skin-contact anything. The list does its job without ever making you feel like the restaurant thought hard about it.
Eight to twelve pours by the glass, which is a decent spread for a saloon-style spot at 6,000 feet. Expect the usual rotation of Chardonnay, Cab, Pinot Noir, and a Sauvignon Blanc to round things out — solid enough for a post-run pour but don't expect anything that'll make you put your phone down. The glass program feels static, with no real rotation or seasonal energy behind it.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc — $12
It's not groundbreaking, but Kim Crawford is reliably crisp and clean — exactly what you want after a morning on the mountain. At a reasonable pour price, it's the most honest transaction on the list.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Yes, it's everywhere. Yes, it's commercial. But at a loud saloon with a plate of prime rib in front of you, Meiomi's soft, fruit-forward style actually makes sense — and most people dismiss it too fast. Order it cold and don't apologize.
The Prisoner Red Blend
The Prisoner trades on its name and charges you for it. At Mangy Moose prices, you're paying a steep markup on a bottle that's already overpriced at retail. The bang-for-buck just isn't there when you're splitting it at a ski bar.
Meiomi Pinot Noir + Prime Rib
Prime rib has enough richness to need something with weight, but the Mangy Moose isn't the place to open a Barolo. Meiomi's jammy dark fruit and soft tannins hug the beef without fighting it — it's an easy call that actually works.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Mangy Moose is a great place to eat and drink after a hard day on the slopes — just don't come expecting a wine revelation. The list is safe, the prices reflect the zip code, and that's fine: sometimes you just need a glass of Pinot and a plate of prime rib, and this place delivers exactly that.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
Bubba's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, and we respect the honesty — but the list is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it. Order a beer, enjoy the ribs, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
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.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Cafe / Bakery
Persephone isn't a wine destination, but it absolutely punches above its weight for what it is — a bakery-café with a genuinely thoughtful short list of natural pours at fair prices. If you're in Jackson and want a glass of something interesting without the steakhouse markup, this is your move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town of Jackson · Jackson Hole · French-Inspired Bistro
The Bistro earns its stripes as a reliable wine destination in Jackson Hole — the sommelier influence is visible, the European focus is coherent, and the list has depth worth exploring. Just go in knowing the markups are hotel-resort territory, and steer toward the Old World bottles where the curation is strongest.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
East of Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
The Grill at Spring Creek Ranch delivers a competent, crowd-pleasing wine list that matches the lodge aesthetic perfectly — reliable, a little expensive, and zero risk. If you're here for the views and the bison, you'll drink well enough; just don't come expecting the list to match the drama outside the window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Tapas / Wine Bar
Bin22 is the wine bar that has no business being this good in the middle of Wyoming ski country, and that's exactly why we're sending people here. If you're in Jackson Hole and you care about what's in your glass, this is the only address that matters.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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