Fondue First, Wine List an Afterthought
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Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 11, 2026 · How we review
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The Melting Pot puts its energy into bubbling pots of cheese and chocolate — and the wine list makes that very clear. Forty-five labels sounds like a reasonable number until you realize it's mostly recognizable grocery store names dressed up at restaurant prices. This is a list designed to not confuse anyone, which is both its appeal and its problem.
The list leans hard on California and Washington, which isn't inherently a sin, but the producers here — Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Mark West, Chateau Ste. Michelle — are the kind of wines you grab off an end cap at Kroger without much thought. There's no real depth, no interesting regional outliers, no attempt to push guests toward something they haven't already had. Washington gets a token nod via Chateau Ste. Michelle, but it's the entry-level Chardonnay, not anything that would make a Pacific Northwest wine fan proud. The top of the bottle list reaches $120, but with no indication of what's up there, it feels like a mystery nobody asked for.
Twelve pours by the glass is a generous count, and the $10–$16 price range is at least consistent. The problem is that consistency also extends to the uninspiring lineup — expect the usual suspects: a Chardonnay, a Pinot Noir, a Cab. There's no rotation or seasonal program in sight, so what you see in January is almost certainly what you'll see in October.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay 2021 — $42
It's still marked up over 130% from retail, but of the three wines we can confirm, this is the least egregious. At least it's a step above the base-tier Ste. Michelle lineup and has some actual structure to hold up against the Wisconsin Trio cheese fondue.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay 2021
Most tables here are defaulting to the Cab or the Pinot without much thought. If you're doing a cheese course, the fuller-bodied Chardonnay from the Indian Wells vineyard is actually the right call — it has enough weight to not get swallowed by a three-cheese fondue blend.
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A 220% markup on a $15 retail bottle is not a trade we're willing to make. This wine is fine on a Tuesday at home; at $48 on a special-occasion dinner, it's an insult to the occasion.
Mark West Pinot Noir 2022 + Yin & Yang Chocolate Fondue
Mark West is light, fruity, and simple — which actually makes it one of the few wines on this list that can sit alongside a chocolate dessert fondue without turning bitter. It's not a sophisticated pairing, but it works, and sometimes that's enough.
The Bottom Line
The Melting Pot in Greenville is a genuinely fun dinner experience if fondue is your goal — but the wine list is a toll booth, not a feature. Order what you need to enjoy the evening and don't expect the list to surprise you.
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Woodruff Road · Greenville · Chinese
A wine list sorted by sweetness and intensity rather than region, with no prices posted. Try the Kendall-Jackson Riesling with the Kung Pao Chicken, and ask for glass and bottle prices because the drink menu posts none. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
South Main · Greenville · Persian
A wine list sorted by style, from light aromatic whites to a $260.00 Amarone, so you can stay modest or go big. Start with the Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon at $12.00 and $42.00 or the City Scape Pomegranate Pinot Noir at $12.00 and $46.00, and ask which price is the glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Village of West Greenville · Greenville · American / Esoteric Wine
A small-producer list that skews toward Spain, Italy, France, Oregon and California, with clearly priced glasses. Start with the $15 Demarie Roero Nebbiolo or the $14 Carrel & Senger Jacquère by the glass, then look at the Orange section for something unusual, and confirm current prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine menu, not service, storage or markups.
Riverwalk · Tulsa · Fondue
For a fondue night, start with the J. Lohr Chardonnay Riverstone at $9 for 6oz, or share the Misfits and Mavens Pinot Noir at $48 per bottle. The beverage page says it was updated 4/2026, so confirm what is available when you order. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
Central Park · Fredericksburg · Fondue
The Melting Pot Fredericksburg is a perfectly fine place to drink wine — as long as you're not coming for the wine. The list keeps up with the experience without elevating it, and you'll leave full and content, which is honestly what most people at this table are here for.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Arlington · Arlington · Fondue
The Melting Pot Arlington isn't a wine destination, but the Monday-through-Thursday half-price bottle deal makes it a legitimately good value if you time your visit right. Send a friend here for the fondue experience, just remind them to go on a weeknight.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
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