Gardens, Glassware, and Genuinely Good Bottles
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Reviewed April 9, 2026
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Eating inside a living conservatory is already a flex, but the wine list earns its own attention — this isn't a tourist-trap afterthought. A 300-500 bottle program with a dedicated sommelier in Greg Carozzo signals that someone here actually cares. Wine Spectator handed them a Best of Award of Excellence in 2025, and honestly, the list backs it up.
The list leans hard into California and France, which suits the crowd — think Stag's Leap, Silver Oak, Jordan, Far Niente, and Opus One on the California side, with Louis Jadot and Domaine Drouhin Oregon anchoring the more Burgundian end of things. It's a greatest-hits approach more than a deep-cuts record store, but the execution is clean and the producers are legit. You won't find a lot of adventurous outliers or natural wine surprises here — this is a crowd-pleasing cellar that happens to be very good at what it does. Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling nods toward some range, but broader European depth beyond France feels thin.
With 20-35 pours available, the by-the-glass program is genuinely strong for a destination dining experience. Glasses run $12-$25, which tracks with the upscale setting even if it stings a little. The selection mirrors the bottle list — California and French-forward — so don't expect anything too left-field in the glass.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $12
At the lower end of the glass pricing, this is the sleeper of the list — Riesling from one of Washington's most consistent producers, and it'll cut through a rich duck breast or scallop dish better than anything else at this price point.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir
Most people at a table like this reach straight for the Caymus or the Silver Oak, but Drouhin's Oregon project is quietly one of the best Willamette Valley producers going — French-trained winemaking in the Pacific Northwest, and it stands out as the most interesting bottle in a California-heavy room.
Opus One
Look, Opus One is a great wine. It's also the most marked-up name on any list it appears on. You're already paying a premium to dine in a botanical conservatory — stacking Opus One on top of that is a double splurge that the Silver Oak or Jordan will satisfy at a fraction of the damage.
Far Niente Chardonnay + Seared scallops
Far Niente's Chardonnay is rich without being obnoxious — it has enough weight to meet the sweetness of seared scallops and enough acidity to keep the whole thing moving. It's a classic California white doing exactly what it should.
🎲 The Bottom Line
1906 is a genuinely Wild Card situation — a fine dining wine program thriving inside a botanical garden that most people visit for the flowers. The list won't blow away serious collectors, but Greg Carozzo's curation and the California-France backbone make it absolutely worth lingering over a bottle.
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