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Eastern & Sunset Corridor · Henderson · Wine Bar
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 24, 2026
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Walking into Todd's feels like a neighborhood secret — intimate, warm, and clearly built by someone who actually likes wine rather than just sells it. The list leans hard into California's greatest hits, and if you've spent any time in wine bars, you'll recognize almost every label immediately. That's either reassuring or a little predictable, depending on your mood.
The 60–80 label list is a California love letter: Frank Family, Rombauer, Justin, Belle Glos, Prisoner — it's the Mount Rushmore of approachable-premium American wine. There's some Old World support in the wings, but this isn't the place to hunt for Burgundy grower Champagne or obscure Jura Savagnin. The curation is clearly intentional, aimed squarely at guests who want something they recognize and trust, and on those terms it works. Gaps show up if you're looking for anything adventurous — no natural wine, no orange, very little outside the Pacific Coast comfort zone.
With roughly 18–22 pours spanning sparkling, white, rosé, and red, the by-the-glass program is one of the stronger arguments for coming here. You can build a solid tasting flight without committing to a bottle, which is exactly what a wine bar should let you do. Rotation appears limited — this reads more like a stable menu than one that changes with the seasons.
Justin Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles — $60
At 100% markup over a $30 retail, it's not a steal, but Justin is genuinely one of the most consistent over-delivers in California Cab — structured, fruit-forward, and built for a night out. Among the options here, it gives you the most wine for the dollar.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV
Most people default to red or white and skip the Champagne entirely at a spot like this. Don't. At $110 it's an 83% markup over a $60 retail — the most reasonable margin on the list — and Veuve Yellow Label is a crowd-proof, food-friendly pour that holds its own against every small plate on the menu.
Decoy by Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon
A 150% markup on a $22 retail wine is hard to justify when there are better Cabs on this very list for not much more. Decoy is a solid grocery store Cab — it doesn't become a restaurant Cab worth $55 just because it's in a nice glass.
Belle Glos Pinot Noir + Braised Short Rib
Belle Glos is a big, fruit-driven Pinot with enough structure to hold up to the richness of braised short rib without steamrolling it. The wine's dark cherry and subtle earthiness play off the meat's deep savory notes in a way lighter reds can't manage.
The Bottom Line
Todd's is the kind of neighborhood wine bar Henderson needed — comfortable, well-run, and staffed by people who know what's in the bottle. The markups are real and the list won't surprise anyone, but if you want a reliably good glass of California wine and a solid small plate to go with it, this place delivers.
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Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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