1540 Room
Savannah's Dressed-Up France-Meets-Napa List
Downtown Savannah · Savannah · Farm to Table, Seasonal · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 13, 2026
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First Impression
Walking into the 1540 Room, the wine list feels like it was assembled by someone who did their homework — France and California front and center, nothing too weird, nothing embarrassing. It's a serious list for a serious room, and it earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence without being flashy about it. Think polished, not adventurous.
Selection Deep Dive
The list clocks in around 150-250 bottles, leaning hard into the two pillars: French classics and California heavyweights. Burgundy is represented by Drouhin and Jadot — reliable maisons that won't shock anyone but won't disappoint either — while Bordeaux classified estates add some prestige weight. California brings in Stag's Leap and Jordan on the Cab side, plus Rombauer and Far Niente for Chardonnay lovers who want that rich, opulent style. Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir adds a bit of cooler-climate nuance, though the list doesn't push deep into lesser-known producers or Old World outliers. If you're hunting for grower Champagne or a left-field Jura find, look elsewhere.
By the Glass
Twelve to twenty pours by the glass is a respectable spread for a restaurant of this size, and pricing runs $12-$18 — fair for Savannah's dining scene. The glass program appears to mirror the bottle list's France-California axis, so expect Chardonnay, Cab, and maybe a Bordeaux-adjacent red as your reliable anchors. Rotation doesn't seem to be a major feature here; what's on is on.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $40-range on list
Jordan consistently over-delivers at its price point — structured, food-friendly, and far more restrained than the Napa bombs on the same list. In an elegant room like this, it's the Cab that actually lets the food speak.
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Most tables here are zeroing in on the Napa Cabs or the French bottles, but the Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is quietly the most versatile pour on the list. It's got the acidity to cut through the farm-to-table preparations and enough red fruit to keep it interesting glass after glass.
Rombauer Chardonnay
Rombauer is a crowd-pleaser, but it's also one of the most marked-up wines in America — you've almost certainly paid too much for it before. At restaurant prices in a fine dining room, you're paying a steep premium for a bottle you could find at your local grocery store. Far Niente is the better Chardonnay call here if you want California richness.
Drouhin Burgundy (Pinot Noir) + May River, SC Oysters with Turmeric & Carrot Granita and Aromatic Herb Oil
The delicate salinity of May River oysters with that bright, herby granita needs something with finesse, not weight. A Drouhin Burgundy brings enough earthy red fruit and acid to complement without bulldozing — it's the kind of pairing that makes the whole table go quiet for a second.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The 1540 Room is a dependable, well-curated list in one of Savannah's most atmospheric dining rooms — you won't find anything to argue with, but you won't find anything to be shocked by either. Send your friends here when they want a great bottle with a great meal and zero drama.
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