Alpine Steakhouse
California Classics, Cozy Booth, No Fuss
Sarasota · Sarasota · Steak house · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 14, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The wine list at Alpine Steakhouse does exactly what it sets out to do — it backs up a classic steakhouse menu with a roster of California heavy-hitters that most tables will recognize and be happy to order. There's no pretension here, and honestly, that's part of the charm. It's a list built for the food, not for showing off.
Selection Deep Dive
The 100-150 bottle list leans hard into California, and that's a deliberate choice that makes sense when you're eating prime beef in a cozy Alpine-themed room. You'll find the usual suspects — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak Alexander Valley, Stag's Leap, and Cakebread — which are crowd-pleasing picks that rarely disappoint with a ribeye. The depth drops off quickly outside of California Cabernet and Chardonnay, so if you're hoping for a Burgundy or a Rhône, temper those expectations. Wine Spectator handed them an Award of Excellence in 2024, and this list earns it by being consistently solid, even if it never surprises you.
By the Glass
With 10-20 options by the glass, there's enough to work with across a full meal, and the California focus carries through here too. The rotation appears to be steady rather than adventurous — don't expect anything esoteric, but you won't be stuck choosing between two mediocre house pours either.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $60
Jordan consistently punches above its retail weight at restaurants — it's polished, food-friendly, and recognizable enough that it rarely gets gouged on markup. For a steakhouse in Sarasota, this is the move.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people reach for Caymus on autopilot, but Stag's Leap brings more structure and finesse to the table — it's the quieter option that actually rewards attention, especially alongside a quality cut of beef.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, and restaurants know it moves — which means the markup rarely favors you. It's a fine wine, but you can almost always do better for the same money on a list like this.
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon + 10 oz House Ground Sirloin
Silver Oak's Alexander Valley is plush and approachable with enough dark fruit and soft tannins to stand up to a well-seasoned house sirloin without overwhelming it — this is the steakhouse pairing that actually delivers.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Alpine Steakhouse isn't trying to reinvent the wine list, and it doesn't need to — this is a dependable, California-forward program that does its job well in a room built for red wine and red meat. If you're in Sarasota and want a straightforward, satisfying wine experience with your steak, this is a safe and genuinely pleasant bet.
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