Crowd-pleasing pours for Canton Street nights
· Roswell · Asian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 27, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Zest is short, friendly, and stocked with names you've definitely seen at the grocery store. That's not a dig — it's a conscious choice, and at an Asian-cuisine spot on Canton Street, it works well enough to get through dinner without stressing over the list.
Thirty-three labels split heavily toward white wine, which makes sense given the menu's flavors — the Chardonnay section alone runs five deep, from entry-level Proverb up through Jordan and Rombauer. Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc each get their own solid depth with four-plus options, and a single Riesling from Kung Fu Girl rounds out the aromatic white corner. The red side is thinner, anchored by Cabernet Sauvignons from Josh, J. Lohr, Louis Martini, and Proverb — serviceable, but anyone hunting for Pinot Noir, Syrah, or anything from the Old World will come up empty. This is a list built for ease, not adventure.
Twenty-three by-the-glass options is a genuinely strong number for a list this size, and the $9–$15 range keeps things accessible. Most bottles price out at roughly 4x the glass, which is standard restaurant math — no egregious gouging happening here.
The Bottom Line
Zest isn't trying to win any wine awards, and that's fine — the list is priced reasonably, pours freely by the glass, and covers the white-wine territory that makes the most sense with the food. If you're looking for a natural wine deep-dive or anything beyond California standards, you're at the wrong spot. But for a breezy Canton Street dinner, Kung Fu Girl Riesling in hand, you'll leave happy.
33 wines captured from the source list, including wines not yet matched to our catalog. Availability, vintages, and prices can change. View source wine list.
Proverb, Chardonnay 9/36 California
WHITE WINE
$9.00 / glass · $36.00 / bottle
Kendall Jackson, Chardonnay 11/44 California
WHITE WINE
$11.00 / glass · $44.00 / bottle
La Crema, Chardonnay 14/56 Sonoma
WHITE WINE
$14.00 / glass · $56.00 / bottle
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay 15/60 Russian River
WHITE WINE
$15.00 / glass · $60.00 / bottle
Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros
WHITE WINE
Jordan, Chardonnay 68 Russian River
WHITE WINE
$68.00 / bottle
Proverb, Pinot Grigio 9/36 California
WHITE WINE
$9.00 / glass · $36.00 / bottle
Ecco Domani, Pinot Grigio 10/40 delle Venezie
WHITE WINE
$10.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
J. Vineyards, Pinot Grigio 13/52 California
WHITE WINE
$13.00 / glass · $52.00 / bottle
Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio 15/60 Valdadige
WHITE WINE
$15.00 / glass · $60.00 / bottle
Proverb, Sauvignon Blanc 9/36 California
WHITE WINE
$9.00 / glass · $36.00 / bottle
Quilt, Sauvigon Blanc California
WHITE WINE
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc 12/48 Marlborough
WHITE WINE
$12.00 / glass · $48.00 / bottle
Whitehaven, Sauvignon Blanc 13/52 Marlborough
WHITE WINE
$13.00 / glass · $52.00 / bottle
Kung Fu Girl, Riesling 10/40 Washington
WHITE WINE
$10.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
Fleur De Mer, Rosé 13/52 Provence
WHITE WINE
$13.00 / glass · $52.00 / bottle
Proverb, Cabernet 9/36 California
RED WINE
$9.00 / glass · $36.00 / bottle
Josh, Cabernet 10/40 California
RED WINE
$10.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
Louis Martini, Cabernet Sonoma
RED WINE
J. Lohr, Cabernet 11/56 Paso Robels
RED WINE
$11.00 / glass · $56.00 / bottle
Justin Justification Cabernet Paso Robels
RED WINE
Jordan, Cabernet 99 Alexander Valley
RED WINE
$99.00 / bottle
Caymus, Cabernet 145 Napa
RED WINE
$145.00 / bottle
Proverb, Pinot Noir 9/36 California
RED WINE
$9.00 / glass · $36.00 / bottle
Elouan, Pinot Noir 12/48 Oregon
RED WINE
$12.00 / glass · $48.00 / bottle
Meiomi, Pinot Noir 13/52 California
RED WINE
$13.00 / glass · $52.00 / bottle
La Crema, Pinot Noir 14/56 Monterrey
RED WINE
$14.00 / glass · $56.00 / bottle
Belle Glos "Clark & Telephone", Pinot Noir 70 Santa Barbara
RED WINE
$70.00 / bottle
Gascon Reserva Malbec 13/52 Mendozo
RED WINE
$13.00 / glass · $52.00 / bottle
Threadcount Red Blend California
RED WINE
Anna Brut Rosé, 10/40 Spain
SPARKLING WINE
$10.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
La Marca Prosecco, 10/40 Italy
SPARKLING WINE
$10.00 / glass · $40.00 / bottle
Nicolas Feuillate Brut Chouilly
SPARKLING WINE
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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