Lodge-worthy list, no surprises, zero complaints
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Fine Dining American
Updated October 2026
Reviewed May 24, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Wild Sage Restaurant at Rusty Parrot Lodge’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
Walk into the Rusty Parrot Lodge and the wine list feels exactly like the room — warm, considered, and quietly confident. It's not trying to surprise you; it's trying to impress you, and mostly it does. Think: a well-heeled Californian who vacations in Wyoming and drinks well.
The 150-to-250 label list leans hard into California and the Pacific Northwest, with serious names like Kistler Chardonnay and Stag's Leap Cabernet anchoring the American side. France shows up with Burgundy and Bordeaux representation, which is the right call for a fine dining room at this level. Domaine Drouhin Oregon bridges the gap nicely for guests who want Pinot Noir terroir without the Burgundy price shock. The gaps are real though — South America, Spain, and anything remotely off the beaten path are essentially absent.
Somewhere between 12 and 20 pours by the glass is a solid runway for a room this size, and the price range of $16 to $28 is what you'd expect from a Jackson Hole fine dining spot where the altitude inflates everything. We'd love to see more rotation here — this feels like a list that gets set in the fall and checked again in spring.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir — $65–$90 (bottle estimate based on range)
DDO delivers genuine Willamette Valley finesse at a price point that, relative to everything else on this list, represents the best dollar-per-experience ratio. Order it with the duck and don't look back.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir
Most tables in a room like this are reaching for the Jordan Cab or the Opus One. The DDO Pinot is quieter, more food-friendly, and honestly more interesting — it's the wine the staff should be steering you toward.
Opus One, Napa Valley
Opus One is a trophy bottle, and restaurants know it. You're paying a significant premium here not for the wine experience but for the name on the label. At a remote Wyoming resort with no competition for miles, the markup on this one almost certainly punishes curiosity.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley + Wyoming Lamb
Jordan Cab is built for exactly this moment — structured enough to hold up to the gaminess of Wyoming lamb, but polished enough not to overwhelm the kitchen's work. It's a crowd-pleasing pairing that earns its place on a fine dining menu.
The Bottom Line
Wild Sage is doing the right things — proper glassware, knowledgeable staff, a real wine program — but you're paying a Jackson Hole premium on a list that plays it safe. Come for the lodge experience; just don't expect your wine director to challenge you.
South Jackson · Jackson Hole · Burgers, Bar & Grill
This is a short bar list that fits a burger bar: 10 pours, $9 to $15, no bottle prices posted. Order the $9 Ercole Barbera with a burger, or spend $13 on the Pradorey Tempranillo for something less expected. This unrated guide covers the posted by-the-glass list, not service, storage or markups, and the page is undated, so confirm what is pouring.
Teton Village · Jackson Hole · Pan-Asian small plates and contemporary bar fare
A short hotel-lounge list where every still wine is priced at 6 oz, 9 oz and the bottle. Start with the $19 Tentadora Malbec or the $15 Dr. Loosen Riesling by the 6 oz glass, and confirm today's prices because the page is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Moose · Jackson Hole · Western / American
A seven-wine list with one price for everything: $11 a glass, $25 a bottle. Order the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc with the Pulled Pork Sandwich, and take bottles if there are three or more of you. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Modern Mexican / Taqueria
A five-wine list sitting beside a tequila and mezcal menu the restaurant is proud of. If you want wine with dinner, the Los Vascos Cabernet at 10 | 36 is the lowest-priced pair and the Elouan Pinot Noir at 13 | 48 is the other red, but confirm what the two numbers mean and check current availability since the menu image was linked as June 2025. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Wilson / Westbank · Jackson Hole · Italian-American
A one-page list with an Italian-red group of 22 bottles and 14 glass entries, judged only on what is posted. Order the La Farra Prosecco at 8 | 32 with a pizza, or the 38 Diego Conterno Dolcetto for a bottle, and ask which number is the glass price. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Wilson · Jackson Hole · Japanese / Sushi
Start with the $16 Ca' Vittoria Prosecco, or the $17 Pascal Biotteau Anjou Blanc if you want a white by the glass. If you book the omakase, the restaurant says a wine or sake pairing is an additional $50 for four 3 oz pours. Confirm current availability and prices. This unrated guide covers the posted list, not service, storage or retail markups.
· Coeur d'Alene · Fine Dining American
Beverly's is doing something genuinely unexpected in the Idaho Panhandle — a Champagne-forward list with real grower depth that earns its place alongside any serious fine dining wine program in a much bigger city. If you care about bubbles at all, this one's worth the trip.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Proper
· St. Paul · Fine Dining American
Lake Elmo Inn has a wine list that earns genuine respect — fair prices, a real by-the-glass program, and a Coravin setup that shows they're thinking beyond the ordinary. It's not destination wine territory, but if you're already going for dinner, you're in good hands.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Table Rock Lake / Chateau Area · Branson · Fine Dining American
The Chateau Grille earns its reputation on atmosphere and food, not wine — the list is overpriced, uninspired, and coasting on brand recognition. Order a cocktail, or bring your own bottle and ask about corkage.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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