Log-cabin comfort with a California wine rack
Ogden Canyon Base / East Ogden · Ogden · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 11, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Timbermine Steakhouse’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
You walk into Timbermine and the rustic log-cabin atmosphere immediately sets expectations — this is a place for prime rib and a glass of something red and uncomplicated. The wine list follows the room's lead: approachable, familiar, not trying to impress anyone with obscure producers. For Ogden, Utah, that's a reasonable bet.
The list sits somewhere in the 20-40 bottle range with a heavy lean on California and a nod toward the Pacific Northwest — think Napa Cabernet, Meiomi Pinot Noir, and Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay. These are recognizable names that work for a special-occasion crowd who aren't necessarily wine-obsessed. There's no depth here — no old-world surprises, no grower Champagne, no interesting outliers — but the producers are reliable enough that you won't be stuck with something actively bad. The gaps are real, though: if you want anything outside the California-Pacific Northwest corridor, you're out of luck.
Six to ten pours by the glass, which is a respectable count for a steakhouse of this size. Expect the BTG list to mirror the bottle list — Meiomi, K-J Chardonnay, probably a house Cabernet. Rotation appears minimal; this reads as a set-and-forget program rather than something that gets refreshed with intention.
Meiomi Pinot Noir — null
Among the options available, Meiomi is the crowd-pleaser that actually delivers what it promises — ripe fruit, soft tannins, and enough body to handle the kitchen's heavier cuts. Not exciting, but reliably solid for the setting.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Depending on which Napa Cab they're pouring, this is worth asking about specifically — a well-sourced Napa Cabernet against a filet mignon in a candlelit log cabin is exactly the kind of experience Timbermine is built for. Ask your server which producer it is before committing.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
KJ Chardonnay is a grocery-store staple that retails around $15. At steakhouse markups you're paying two to three times that for something you could grab at a gas station on the way in. Pass.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Rib
A classic for a reason — the structure and dark fruit of a Napa Cab cuts through the fat on a slow-roasted prime rib, and the rustic setting makes the whole thing feel earned. If there's one thing to do right at Timbermine, this is it.
The Bottom Line
Timbermine earns its reputation as a reliable Ogden institution on the strength of its food and atmosphere — the wine list is just along for the ride. Come for the prime rib, order something red and Californian, and don't overthink it.
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Plays It Safe
Steep
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Grocery Store
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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A steakhouse beverage menu with 30 wines by the glass and a bottle list that is mostly California, with some France, Italy and Portugal. Start with the $9/glass happy hour Bonanza Cabernet if you arrive in the window, or the Eroica Riesling, the only Riesling on the glass list, and ask for prices because regular wine prices aren't posted. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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