Solid mountain-town list, no surprises
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Modern American Bistro · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 19, 2026
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The list at Trio reads like a confident greatest-hits compilation — California heavyweights, a nod to Burgundy, some Pacific Northwest representation. It's well-curated for a mountain-town bistro feeding tourists and locals alike, but don't come expecting discovery. What you see is exactly what you get.
Sixty to ninety selections covers enough ground to satisfy most tables: California Cabs and Chards anchor the list, with Burgundy represented by Louis Jadot and the Rhône Valley adding some texture. The Pacific Northwest shows up and earns its spot. What's missing is any real adventurousness — no skin-contact wines, no obscure appellations, no small producers trying something interesting. It's a list designed to minimize friction, not spark conversation.
Twelve to eighteen by-the-glass options is genuinely solid for a Jackson Hole bistro, and the range covers the expected bases — white, red, rosé (yes, Whispering Angel is on there). Rotation appears minimal; this looks like a set-and-forget glass program rather than one that gets refreshed with the season. Still, the breadth means most people at the table will find something that works.
Louis Jadot Burgundy — $55
In a sea of California markups, a proper Burgundy from a reliable négociant like Jadot represents the best QPR on this list — especially if you're eating the elk. Real terroir at a price that doesn't require a second mortgage.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
Everyone reaches for the Cab, but Duckhorn built its reputation on Merlot and it still delivers — structured, fruit-forward, and more food-friendly than most of what surrounds it on this list. It gets overlooked every time someone reflexively orders red.
Whispering Angel Rosé
Whispering Angel is fine wine — at retail. Here in Jackson Hole, you're paying a resort-town premium on top of an already inflated brand premium. The bottle has become a status prop at this point, and the price reflects that more than the juice inside.
Rombauer Chardonnay + Salmon entrée
Rombauer's signature buttery, vanilla-laced Chardonnay is almost custom-built for a well-prepared salmon — the richness mirrors the fish's fat content and the oak doesn't fight it. It's a crowd-pleasing pairing that actually has logic behind it.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Trio won't give you a wine epiphany, but it won't embarrass you either — it's a reliable, competent list for a lively bistro in an expensive mountain town. Send a friend here for dinner, just remind them to skip the rosé and order the Burgundy.
Jackson Town · Jackson Hole · Barbecue
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
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Outdoor Bar
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
East of Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse / Grill
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
Town Square · Jackson Hole · Tapas / Wine Bar
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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