The Mission
Latin Soul With a Solid Pour
Old Town · Scottsdale · Modern Latin · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed March 16, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at The Mission feels like a thoughtful complement to the food — heavy on Iberian and South American producers that make sense in a Modern Latin context. It's not trying to be a wine bar, but it's clearly not an afterthought either. The 75-100 bottle range hits a sweet spot between manageable and interesting.
Selection Deep Dive
Argentina and Spain carry this list, and they carry it well — Malbec from Mendoza, Torrontés, Tempranillo from Rioja all make appearances and feel intentional rather than checkbox moves. Chile and California fill out the rest, with the occasional European outlier like the Trimbach Pinot Blanc from Alsace adding some welcome range. There are no serious deep-cellar surprises here, but the regional coherence to the cuisine earns respect. The gaps show up in Burgundy, Rhône, and anything older than five years — this is a drink-now list.
By the Glass
Twelve to eighteen options by the glass gives you real flexibility, and the spread covers whites, reds, rosé, and bubbles without leaning too hard on any one category. The Lícia Albariño and Nik Weiss Riesling are the standouts on the white side — both food-friendly and genuinely interesting. The rotating quality is unclear; this feels like a Set & Forget program rather than one with active curation.
Veuve Clicquot Brut, Reims NV — $110
At 100% markup, Veuve is the closest thing to a fair deal on this list. Yes, it's still $110, but relative to everything else here — and for a bottle that opens any table — it's the best math in the house.
Trimbach Pinot Blanc, AOC Alsace '22
Most people at a Latin restaurant are reaching for Malbec or a California red, which means this Alsatian Pinot Blanc sits quietly on the list. It's a crisp, versatile white that handles spice and acid-forward dishes with more grace than almost anything else on the menu.
Estelado País Brut Rosé, Chile NV
A 210% markup on a $20 retail bottle is hard to justify no matter how charming the label is. At $62, you're paying almost entirely for the vibe, not the wine.
Lícia Albariño, Rías Baixas '23 + Almejas al Vapor
Clams and Albariño is practically a Spanish law — the saline, citrus-driven character of Lícia mirrors the brininess of the steamed clams and cuts right through the broth. This one writes itself.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Mission does the work to make its wine list feel relevant to the food on the plate, but the markups — particularly on by-the-glass pours — keep it from being a destination for serious wine drinkers. Come for the food, drink strategically, and you'll leave happy.
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