Persian Flavors, Surprisingly Decent Wine Shelf
Sandy Springs · Mediterranean/Greek/Middle Eastern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 31, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Zafron Restaurant’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Zafron is lean and approachable — 24 labels, every single one available by the glass, which is either generous or a logistical nightmare depending on how busy the night gets. It reads like a list built for the broadest possible audience: safe producers, familiar names, nothing that will confuse a casual diner. That's not an insult — it's just the truth.
The list covers the expected bases: sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with a few recognizable names scattered throughout. There's a Domaine Eric Louis Sancerre at the high end ($85/bottle) and Torresella Prosecco anchoring the entry point at $32 — so the range is real, even if the middle is populated largely by reliable grocery-tier producers like Frei Brothers, Alamos, and Rainstorm. A Marques de Caceres Tempranillo and an Allegrini Palazzo Red Blend offer some Old World credibility, but don't expect to dig for obscure finds here. The list skews heavily American and leans on recognizable brand equity over regional depth.
Every bottle on the list is also available by the glass, which gives Zafron a genuine by-the-glass program rather than the usual four-option afterthought. Prices run $10–$23 per glass, which is competitive for Sandy Springs. The Orin Swift Mannequin Chardonnay at $19/glass and the Eric Louis Sancerre at $23/glass are the outliers worth noting.
The Bottom Line
Zafron isn't trying to be a wine destination, and that's fine — the list exists to support the food, not steal the spotlight. Markups are fair, every bottle pours by the glass, and there are a few genuinely solid picks if you know where to look. Send a friend here for the Persian food and tell them to order the Allegrini.
24 wines captured from the source list, including wines not yet matched to our catalog. Availability, vintages, and prices can change. View source wine list.
Torresella Prosecco Veneto, Italy G $10 | B $32
Sparkling Wine
$10.00 / glass · $32.00 / bottle
Gruet Brut Rose New Mexico G $11 | B $37
Sparkling Wine
$11.00 / glass · $37.00 / bottle
Washington Hills, Riesling Columbia Valley, WA G $10 | B $37
White Wine
$10.00 / glass · $37.00 / bottle
Maso Canali, Pinot Grigio Trentino, Italy G $12 | B $45
White Wine
$12.00 / glass · $45.00 / bottle
White Haven, Sauvignon Blanc Malborough, NZ G $12 | B $45
White Wine
$12.00 / glass · $45.00 / bottle
Peju Winery, Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley, CA G $13 | B $49
White Wine
$13.00 / glass · $49.00 / bottle
William Hill, Chardonnay Napa Valley, CA G $10 | B $37
White Wine
$10.00 / glass · $37.00 / bottle
Orin Swift Mannequin, Chardonnay CA G $19 | B 73
White Wine
$19.00 / glass · $73.00 / bottle
Voga Mostato, Italy G $10 | B $37
White Wine
$10.00 / glass · $37.00 / bottle
Domaine Eric Louis, Sancerre G $23 | B $85
White Wine
$23.00 / glass · $85.00 / bottle
Le Jolie Fleur, Rose Cote de Provence, France G $13 | B $49
Rose
$13.00 / glass · $49.00 / bottle
Elouan Rose Oregon G $11 | B $41
Rose
$11.00 / glass · $41.00 / bottle
Rainstorm, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, WA G $11 | B $41
Red
$11.00 / glass · $41.00 / bottle
Banshee Pinot Noir Santa Barbara G $10 | B $35
Red
$10.00 / glass · $35.00 / bottle
Allegrini Palazzo, Red Blend Veneto, Italy G $10 | B $37
Red
$10.00 / glass · $37.00 / bottle
Frei Brothers, Merlot Sonoma Valley, CA G $11 | B $41
Red
$11.00 / glass · $41.00 / bottle
Alamos Seleccion, Malbec Mendoza G $11 | B $41
Red
$11.00 / glass · $41.00 / bottle
Pessimist Red Blend Paso Robles, CA G $14 | B $50
Red
$14.00 / glass · $50.00 / bottle
Marques de Caceres, Tempamillo Rioja, Spain G $13 | B $49
Red
$13.00 / glass · $49.00 / bottle
Bonanza Cabernet by Caymus CA G $15 | B $57
Red
$15.00 / glass · $57.00 / bottle
J Lohr Hilltop Paso Robles, CA G $16 | B $65
Red
$16.00 / glass · $65.00 / bottle
La Forge Estate, Cab Sav France G $11 | B $40
Red
$11.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir Santa Barbara, CA G $22 | B $95
Red
$22.00 / glass · $95.00 / bottle
Banshee Mordecai Red Blend CA G $14 | B $51
Red
$14.00 / glass · $51.00 / bottle
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