Washington's Best Kept Secret at a Strip Mall
Renton · Seattle · American · Visit Website ↗
Updated September 2026
Reviewed April 14, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Vino At The Landing’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walking into a wine bar tucked inside a suburban shopping district isn't exactly the setup for a great wine night — but Vino at The Landing earns a second look fast. The list skews heavily Washington State, and that's not a hedge; it's a genuine editorial stance. This place has a point of view.
The 100+ bottle list reads like a who's who of serious Washington producers doing interesting work outside the obvious Walla Walla big-name circuit. Structure Cellars anchors the list with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Bordeaux and Rhône-style blends — covering enough ground that you could spend an entire evening in their section alone. Dusted Valley and Five Star Cellars add Columbia Valley muscle, while Latta Wines and Darby Winery represent the kind of smaller-production, less-hyped labels that signal someone actually did the homework. The gap is global depth — if you're looking for Burgundy, Barolo, or Rioja, you'll need to adjust expectations.
By-the-glass specifics aren't publicly listed, but given the producer lineup and the wine bar format, expect a rotating short list that pulls from the same Washington-heavy roster. The happy hour program suggests some glass pours are discounted regularly, which is the right move for a neighborhood spot trying to build a wine-curious crowd.
Structure Cellars Syrah — Unknown
Structure Cellars punches well above its profile recognition — their Syrah is serious Washington cool-climate work, and in a wine bar setting with fair markup, this is the bottle that drinks like it should cost more than it does.
Latta Wines
Latta flies under the radar for most casual diners who default to the familiar names. Marcus Rafanelli-trained Andy Latta makes some of the most honest, food-friendly wines in Washington — most people at this restaurant will scroll right past it and order something they've heard of. Don't be that person.
Five Star Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Five Star is competent and crowd-pleasing, but it's the safe airport-wine-shop play on a list that has genuinely more interesting options at similar price points. Nothing wrong with it — it's just the least compelling reason to be here.
Dusted Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + American burger or grilled beef entrée
Dusted Valley's Cab is built for exactly this — dark fruit, enough structure to cut through a properly seasoned burger, and the kind of finish that makes the whole thing feel like a deliberate meal rather than a pit stop.
The Bottom Line
Vino at The Landing is doing something genuinely worthwhile in a setting that should have no business supporting it — a thoughtful, Washington-first list in a shopping center wine bar that actually respects the wines it pours. If you live in the South King County corridor and care about drinking well, this is your spot.
Downtown · Seattle · Brazilian Churrascaria
The real headline here is the half-price South American bottles — available Monday through Thursday, all day, on bottles under $150 — which turns a polished steakhouse into a legitimately reasonable wine night. The list won't excite anyone who came for the wine, but if you came for the meat and want a solid regional bottle at a fair price, this deal is worth planning around.
Plays It Safe
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Active Program
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Ballard · Seattle · Italian
A short, Italian-leaning list with most of its bottles in the Old World red section. Order the $11 Montepulciano by the glass, or the $69 Travaglini Gattinara if you want to splurge a little, and confirm prices on the day. This unrated guide covers the posted wine menus, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Seattle · Pacific Northwest / New American
A hotel wine list with a Pacific Northwest page up front, Champagne, Bordeaux and Italian sections behind it, and a separate glass list on the drink menu. Start with the $12 Treveri Blanc de Blancs at happy hour or the Mark Ryan 'Goldfinch Tavern Red Blend', and check the current list before you go, since the restaurant says menus are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list and drink menu, not service, storage or markups.
Lake Union · Seattle · Steakhouse
A long, Northwest-first steakhouse list with plenty of bottles under $100 as well as a $300-to-$550 tier of Leonetti and Quilceda Creek Cabernets. Start with the $20 Five Star Cellars “Prime” Cabernet by the glass, or the same wine at $55 on the bottle pages, and confirm prices because the list says vintages and availability change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Capitol Hill · Seattle · Italian
An all-Italian list that is easy to navigate: 11 wines by the glass from $13 to $30, a bottle list sorted by region, and $8 house wine during Apericena. Order the Soave at $13 or the $17 Kerner by the glass, or the Villa Venti Sangiovese with the tagliatelle al ragu, and confirm prices because the page says they are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Central District · Seattle · Seafood
A mostly natural, mostly French bottle list that stretches from $60 Muscadet to a $455 Champagne, with a deep run of Jura, Savoie and Loire bottles. Start with the $60 Hautplanty Muscadet or the $72 Laurent Herlin Cabernet Franc, and ask about the list’s ◆ and ◉ key if you want help choosing between classic and wild. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown Roswell · Roswell · American
Canton St. Social is a solid neighborhood restaurant in historic downtown Roswell, and the wine program appears to be built for exactly that — supporting a good night out without overcomplicating things. We don't have enough sourced wine data to tell you what to order, which means your best move is to ask your server what's pouring well that night and go from there. Worth a visit for the food and atmosphere; the wine list is a work in progress as far as our research goes.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Worcester · American
The Boynton is a great neighborhood spot for a cold beer, a burger, and a game — and that's exactly what it should be. The wine program is along for the ride, not driving the car. If wine matters to you tonight, this isn't your destination; if you're here for the food and the vibe, order a beer and enjoy it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Atlanta · Atlanta · American
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's wine list is a Lazy List by every measure — grocery store brands, steep markups, no specials, and a rotating staff with little incentive to know what's in the glass. If you're here for the memorabilia and the atmosphere, lean into a cocktail or a beer. If wine is non-negotiable, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or Columbia Crest Cab will get you through the night without regret.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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