Italian-leaning list that gets the job done
· Anaheim · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · August 16, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Vincenzo's Terrazza’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The list at Vincenzo's Terrazza opens with a Jardesca Aperitiva and a house Sangria — so right away you know this place is more interested in keeping the table happy than impressing the wine nerds. Thirty-six labels isn't tiny, but the energy here is squarely approachable Italian-American with a few decent surprises tucked in.
The Italian anchor is real: Frescobaldi shows up three times (Castiglioni Sangiovese, Nipozzano Riserva, and the Remole Super Tuscan), and there's a Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino 2016 that legitimately earns its place on any Italian restaurant list. Beyond that, the whites lean heavily on familiar crowd-pleasers — Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, a Sauvignon Blanc, two Chardonnays — and the reds pad out with Maddalena Estate Reserve bottlings that are pleasant but uninspiring. California representation is present through Pence Ranch (both a Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir) and Villa San Juliette Cabernet Sauvignon, which adds a bit of regional character. The gaps are noticeable: no Nebbiolo outside the Brunello, no Vermentino or Verdicchio for the white wine curious, and the sparkling section is essentially a single brut and a rosé bubbly.
We couldn't confirm specific by-the-glass pours or counts from available data — the list appears to be structured primarily as a bottle program. If the BTG options mirror the bottle list's most approachable entries, expect the Barone Fini Pinot Grigio and something from Maddalena to be the workhorses. Worth asking your server what's open.
The Bottom Line
Vincenzo's Terrazza doesn't push any boundaries, but the Frescobaldi trio and that Brunello give the list more backbone than you'd expect from a casual Italian in Anaheim. Come for the food, drink the Nipozzano, leave happy.
· Anaheim · Italian / Pizza
Marri's punches above its weight for a pizza spot — the Italian selections are genuine, the prices are honest, and the list doesn't insult you. We'd send a friend here without hesitation, especially if they order the Valpolicella.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Seafood / Steak
McCormick & Schmick's Anaheim won't impress anyone who thinks about wine for more than thirty seconds, but the prices are fair and the Wairau River is a legit pour. Order the Sauvignon Blanc, eat your seafood, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Southern / American
House of Blues Anaheim does a lot of things — live music, big crowds, Southern comfort food — and wine is clearly not one of them. Order the cocktail, enjoy the show, and save your serious bottle for somewhere that actually cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Wine Bistro / Californian
California Vintage is a genuinely fun concept — all-BTG everything, a solid California-forward list, and a format built for grazing and experimenting. Just watch the markups: the top half of this list gets expensive fast, and the value is almost entirely at the entry level.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Anaheim · Anaheim · Wine bar / small plates
Colony Wine Merchant is the Wild Card Anaheim didn't know it needed — a thoughtful, fairly priced list with genuine international reach tucked into a city better known for theme parks. If you're in the area and want a real glass of wine, this is the move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Speakeasy / Gastropub
The Blind Rabbit has nailed the aesthetic and completely phoned in the wine program. Five flat-priced grocery-tier bottles is not a wine list — it's a placeholder. Order a cocktail; that's clearly where the care went.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
La Jolla · San Diego · Italian
Dora Ristorante is a genuinely interesting addition to La Jolla's dining scene — a sommelier-run Italian list that stretches into Friuli and Sardinia is not something you stumble across every weekend. We can't verify specific bottles or prices from current data, so treat this as a confident lead rather than a full report, and go in ready to ask your server what's pouring.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Los Angeles · Italian
Osteria La Buca is running one of the more quietly ambitious wine lists in LA — fair prices, genuine Italian depth, and enough natural and obscure producers to keep things interesting across 54 bottles. If you care about what's in your glass and want an Italian restaurant that doesn't treat wine as an afterthought, this is worth your attention.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Venice · Los Angeles · Italian
Felix Trattoria has the bones of a genuinely good wine destination — Italian-focused list, sommelier on staff, and a kitchen full of pasta that begs for a proper Nebbiolo or Vermentino alongside it. Markup reports lean steep for the neighborhood, so budget accordingly. We'd send a friend here for the full experience, but with a reminder to ask questions and not just grab the first recognizable label.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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