A Thousand Bottles Deep in Wyoming
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · May 28, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The White Buffalo Club – The Restaurant’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walk in and the list immediately signals that someone took wine seriously here — 1,100 bottles is not a number you hit by accident. The focus lands squarely on California and France, which fits the room perfectly: dark wood, serious steaks, guests who flew in from somewhere expensive. It's a confident wine program, even if it plays its greatest hits more than it takes risks.
Napa and Sonoma do the heavy lifting, with Caymus, Silver Oak, and Opus One as the headliners — crowd favorites that will absolutely move in a room full of expense-account diners. Peter Michael's Les Pavots adds some real depth to the Bordeaux-style blend category, and Patz & Hall shows they haven't forgotten that Chardonnay exists. Burgundy and Bordeaux round out the old-world representation, but the list doesn't stray far into Rhône, Italy, or anything that might surprise you. If you want the classics done right, this list delivers; if you want adventure, you're in the wrong zip code.
The by-the-glass program runs 12 to 20 options, which is a respectable window for a boutique hotel restaurant in Jackson Hole. We'd expect the pours to skew toward the same California-heavy hits that dominate the bottle list. Rotation details aren't publicly confirmed, so don't bank on anything too seasonal or adventurous showing up on the chalk board.
Patz & Hall Chardonnay — $60–$80 (estimated bottle range)
In a list that starts nudging $500 at the top, Patz & Hall represents one of the more honest pours — serious Sonoma Coast Chardonnay from a producer that doesn't need to be inflated by the setting to justify its presence.
Peter Michael Winery Les Pavots
Most tables here are going straight for Caymus or Silver Oak without a second glance, which means Les Pavots — a legitimately great Knights Valley Bordeaux blend — often gets passed over. That's a mistake. It's a more complex, age-worthy choice than either of the obvious picks.
Opus One
Opus One is a fine wine, but it's also the single most marked-up bottle on every steakhouse list in America. You're paying heavily for the name recognition here, and Les Pavots gives you a comparable experience at a fraction of the flex tax.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley + Prime dry-aged steak
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cab is built for exactly this moment — ripe, structured, with enough fruit weight to hold up against charred beef fat without steamrolling it. It's not a shocking choice, but it's a correct one.
The Bottom Line
The White Buffalo Club has the bottle depth and the storage discipline to back up its ambitions, but the list leans hard on safe California names at prices that reflect the altitude and the zip code more than the actual juice. Go in with a plan, zero in on Peter Michael or Patz & Hall, and you'll leave satisfied.
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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
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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
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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
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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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Morton's is not a destination for wine — it's a destination for beef, and the list reflects exactly that level of effort. If you're here, pick the Merry Edwards, enjoy your steak, and don't expect the wine to be the story of the evening.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Saltgrass College Station is not a wine destination, but it's not a wine disaster either — the by-the-glass count is high, the bottom of the list is accessible, and if you pick smart you'll drink fine. Just don't expect to be surprised.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Waikīkī · Honolulu · Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Waikīkī is a dependable splurge for steak night, but the wine list is corporate comfort food — Napa-forward, markup-heavy, and unlikely to surprise you. If wine is the point of your evening, this isn't your destination; if steak is the point, it'll get the job done.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Proper
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