Burgundy Heavy Hitters on Shoal Creek
Downtown Austin · Austin · Mediterranean
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 9, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed The Peacock Mediterranean Grill’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walk into The Peacock and the wine list signals its intentions immediately — this is not a hotel restaurant phoning it in. With 250 to 400 bottles anchored by serious Burgundy and California heavyweights, the program punches well above the lobby bar category. The Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, earned in 2024, is not a participation trophy here.
The list is built around two pillars: Burgundy and California, and both are done with genuine depth. On the French side, you're looking at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, Joseph Drouhin, Louis Jadot, and Domaine Faiveley — that's not a name-drop list, that's a curriculum. California holds its own with Kistler, Aubert, Ridge, Opus One, and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars rounding out the prestige side. The list skews heavily toward those two regions, so if you're hunting Rhône, Rioja, or anything natural, you may hit a wall — but what's here is curated with real intent.
Twenty to thirty-five options by the glass is a strong pour program for Austin, and with sommelier Eamon Pereyra steering the ship, the glass list should reflect the same seriousness as the bottle list. Whether it rotates with any urgency is unclear from the outside, but the range means you're not stuck choosing between two uninspired Chardonnays and a supermarket Cab.
Joseph Drouhin Burgundy — $45
Entry-level Drouhin on a list that goes stratospheric fast — this is your foothold into a serious Burgundy program without committing three figures. Drouhin's reliability makes this the move when you want the region without the sticker shock.
Domaine Faiveley Burgundy
Faiveley tends to get overshadowed by the DRC and Leflaive names on lists like this, but they deliver some of the most consistent, terroir-honest Pinot Noir in the Côte de Nuits. Most diners walk right past it chasing the bigger names — don't.
Opus One
Opus One is a trophy wine that costs you prestige markup on top of restaurant markup. You're paying for the label recognition, and at a restaurant with this depth of Burgundy, there are far more interesting bottles at similar or lower prices.
Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet + Greek Omelet
A rich, egg-forward dish wants something with enough structure and acidity to cut through without fighting the food. Leflaive's Puligny has that minerality and quiet power — it elevates a brunch staple into a genuine dining moment.
The Bottom Line
The Peacock is the kind of wine program Austin has needed downtown — serious Burgundy depth, a real sommelier, and a setting that earns it. Pricing runs steep once you climb the label ladder, but the foundation is sound enough to send any wine-curious friend here without hesitation.
· Austin · Steakhouse
Perry's is a competent steakhouse wine program that won't embarrass you, but it won't thrill you either. The by-the-glass breadth is the real story here — 37 options gives you room to explore without committing to a bottle. Just don't come expecting adventurous picks or fair markups across the board; come expecting a list that gets the job done for a celebratory dinner without too much fuss.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Austin · Seafood Steakhouse
Truluck's Austin runs a by-the-glass program that genuinely outperforms what most standalone seafood houses manage, with producers like Markus Molitor and Drouhin-Vaudon sitting next to the expected California lineup. Pricing is fair without being flashy. If you're eating seafood and want to drink well without committing to a bottle, this list has you covered — just work through the whites and bubbles and don't let the Napa trophy bottles at the top drain your wallet.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Austin · Upscale American Seafood and Steakhouse
Eddie V's is a reliable wine destination in the sense that a well-pressed suit is reliable — it won't let you down, but it won't make anyone's year-end list either. If you're on a date, celebrating something, or just need a wine program that won't embarrass you in front of a client, this is a safe and comfortable call. Just don't expect to find anything that makes you pull out your phone to take a note.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Austin · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão Austin is not a destination wine list, but it's a legitimately fair one — South American focus, honest prices, and a couple of genuine steals hiding in plain sight. If you're here for the espeto corrido experience, grab a VIK blend at $30 and don't overthink it.
Plays It Safe
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Austin · Steakhouse
ALC Steaks plays it safe and plays it competently — this is a wine list that serves the room without challenging it. If you know what you're looking for, there are smart picks buried in here; if you don't, you'll still drink fine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Austin · Austin · American, Italian
Sammie's is a genuinely fun room with a wine list that's earned its Wine Spectator hardware — the Italian depth is real, the sommelier knows her stuff, and Monday half-price bottles might be the best deal in Austin. Just go in knowing the markups lean steep, and let Jenny point you toward the plays that aren't on the tourist track.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
· West Palm Beach · Mediterranean
Florie's is a hotel wine program that tries harder than it has to, and that counts for something. The all-by-the-glass format is genuinely practical, the French selections show real taste, and a few pours — the Schloss Lieser, the Armand Heitz — would be highlights at any standalone wine bar. The markups are what they are: you're inside a Four Seasons. Go in with eyes open, order the Riesling, and let someone else order the Opus One.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· West Palm Beach · Mediterranean
Del Mar is a Reliable pour in a city that doesn't always try that hard at wine — the Coravin program and the 34-glass lineup show real effort, and the Assyrtiko alone is worth the visit if you're ordering seafood. Markups on the California icons are steep, so steer toward the European picks and you'll drink well without feeling taken.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Washington · Mediterranean
Zaytinya's wine list is one of the more focused and honest Greek programs you'll find at a mid-to-high scale restaurant in D.C. The by-the-glass selection is wide, the pricing doesn't insult you, and the Greek variety depth is genuinely impressive. If you've been waiting for a reason to finally figure out what Xinomavro tastes like, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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