Yakima's backyard pours its best glass
West Yakima · Yakima · Italian/Mediterranean-inspired American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 10, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Zesta Cucina’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 Zesta Cucina is short — 15 glasses, no bottles — but it doesn't feel lazy. Someone made deliberate choices here, leaning into Washington State producers and a few well-placed imports to match the Italian-leaning menu.
The list punches above its weight for a neighborhood spot. Washington gets the most real estate, with Sheridan, Fidelitas, L'Ecole, and Alexandria all showing up — these aren't grocery store fillers, they're actual producers worth knowing. Italy gets a nod via Zenato Pinot Grigio and Santa Cristina Chianti, which tracks with the pasta-and-pizza menu. Argentina and New Zealand round things out without padding. The only gap is depth: no older vintages, no bottles to order, and nowhere to go if you want to spend up.
All 15 wines are by the glass, which means this is the whole program — no bottle list exists, at least not one that's publicly visible. Prices run $10–$15, which is genuinely reasonable for 2025, and the range spans sparkling (Treveri Blanc de Blanc Rosé), whites, and a solid red lineup. Rotation isn't obvious from the web presence, so what you see is likely what you get for a while.
L'Ecole Chardonnay — $14
L'Ecole is one of the most consistent Chardonnay producers in Washington, full stop. At $14 a glass, you're drinking a wine that retails in the mid-$20s and earns that price every time. Order it.
Alexandria Jet Black Syrah
Most people at a place like this reach for the Cab or the Merlot and never look back. The Alexandria Jet Black Syrah is the more interesting pour — darker, more textured, with the kind of character that makes you slow down a little. Worth the detour.
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
At $10 it's not a rip-off, but Stoneleigh is about as safe and predictable as New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc gets. You can find this bottle at any grocery store for $12. Nothing wrong with it — just nothing interesting either.
Santa Cristina Chianti + Wood-fired pizza
Chianti and a wood-fired pizza is almost too obvious, but Santa Cristina earns its place here — the acidity cuts through the char and the tomato, and the light tannins don't fight the crust. Classic for a reason.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Zesta Cucina isn't a wine destination, but it's doing more with 15 glasses than plenty of restaurants do with 50. If you're eating in West Yakima and want a solid, honest pour without getting gouged, this is your spot.
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