Polished Plano Pours Without Many Surprises
· Plano · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 6, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Mercury’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The Mercury's wine list reads like it was built to reassure rather than excite — recognizable labels, familiar regions, nothing that's going to make you put down your fork in disbelief. At 73 bottles, it's a respectable size for a New American spot in Plano, but the selections lean heavily into what sells rather than what surprises. If you already know what you like, you'll find it here without much fuss.
The list covers the expected bases: Champagne and sparkling lead things off with a range from Adami Garbel Prosecco up to Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut, which is a decent spread for a non-wine-bar. Whites are Chardonnay-heavy — Hanna, Buehler, Mer Soleil, and J. Vineyards all appear, which is four Chardonnay slots that could have been used to explore something more interesting. The bright spots are the Coulaudin Bussy & Fils Chablis 2023 and the Comte Chevalière Sancerre 2024, which at least signal someone on the buying side knows France exists beyond Champagne. On the red side, the Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre Ripasso 2022 stands out as genuinely interesting amid an otherwise predictable lineup of Orin Swift, Rutherford Hill, and MacMurray.
The by-the-glass program appears to span all categories — sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert — which is a good structural sign. Without specific glass pricing available, we can't call out the value plays or the traps, but the presence of multiple Chardonnay options and the Côtes de Provence Rosé suggests the program is calibrated for mainstream tastes rather than adventurous sipping.
The Bottom Line
The Mercury is a safe, competent wine list for a polished New American in Plano — you won't be stuck drinking something bad, but you probably won't discover anything new either. If you're here, the Allegrini Ripasso is worth the detour from the obvious picks, and we'd skip the Moët unless someone else is paying.
· Plano · Healthy New American
Flower Child's wine program exists in name only — six unnamed pours between $9 and $10 tell you exactly how much thought went into this. If you're here for the grain bowls and good vibes, great. If you want to drink wine with intention, you're in the wrong place. Order a sparkling water and move on.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · New American
The Henry is a reliable spot for a glass of something decent, especially if you're drawn to the by-the-glass Champagne options or want to explore the Chardonnay section without committing to a bottle. The markups run steep and the list doesn't take many risks below the prestige Champagne tier, but the raw volume of BTG options and a few genuinely good producers keep it from being a total pass. Come for the Larmandier-Bernier, skip the Ace of Spades.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Seafood
Urban Seafood Company's wine list is lean but intentional — the white-heavy selection is the right call for a seafood kitchen, and names like the Domaine de Chazette Sancerre and Kiona Chenin Blanc show there's some actual curation happening. It's not a destination wine list, but it won't embarrass you either. Order the Albariño, skip the Angeline, and let the food do the heavy lifting.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Italian steak and seafood
PaneVino North isn't trying to reinvent the wine list, and it doesn't need to — this is a solid, fairly priced selection for a suburban Italian steakhouse, with a surprisingly deep by-the-glass program and a few smart white wine picks that reward the curious. If you're looking for natural wine or a deep Italian cellar to match the kitchen's roots, you'll come up short. But if you want a reliable pour at a fair price on a Friday night in Plano, this list won't let you down.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
The Shops at Legacy · Plano · Pizzeria
Grimaldi's wine list is exactly what it needs to be for a pizzeria — recognizable, inoffensive, and Italian-leaning enough to feel intentional. Just don't expect anyone behind the counter to guide you through it, and steer clear of the California crowd-pleasers when the Tuscans are right there.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Plano · Seafood
Half Shells isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list knows it — but the seafood-friendly whites, honest pricing, and full by-the-glass program make it a perfectly decent place to drink if you're eating there anyway. Order the Albariño or the Vouvray, skip the Cakebread, and you'll be fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chandler · New American
St. Amand keeps it simple and fair — every bottle by the glass, prices that don't punish you for wanting wine with dinner, and a few selections like Valraven Pinot Noir and Cave De Lugny that show someone was paying at least some attention when building the list. If you're in Chandler and want a reliable glass without drama or sticker shock, this gets the job done.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Old Town Scottsdale · Gilbert · New American
FnB is one of the more thoughtful wine programs in the Phoenix metro, full stop — and the fact that it leans into Arizona producers while keeping European picks weird and food-friendly makes it genuinely exciting for anyone paying attention. We can't quote you specific bottles or prices from current documentation, so call ahead or browse their list in person, but the regional focus and sommelier presence are real signals that you're in good hands. If you care about wine and you're eating in Scottsdale, this is one of the few places worth building a night around.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Jersey City · New American
Amanda's isn't going to make a wine lover's heart race, but it's doing the honest work: fair prices, enough variety to match a proper New American menu, and a by-the-glass program deep enough to drink your way through a multi-course meal without getting stuck. If you're in Jersey City and want a reliable bottle without a markup argument, this list delivers.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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