Amore
Oregon Wine Done Right, Casino and All
Grand Ronde · Grand Ronde · Northern Italian, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 22, 2026
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First Impression
Walking into a steakhouse inside Spirit Mountain Casino, you might brace for a wall of Kendall-Jackson and little else — but Amore surprises. The list skews intelligently toward Oregon and California, leaning into what this state actually does well. It's not a deep cellar, but it's a thoughtful one.
Selection Deep Dive
The 80-to-120 bottle list earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence with a genuine commitment to Oregon and California producers worth knowing. Adelsheim and Erath represent Willamette Valley Pinot Noir at accessible price points, while Stag's Leap and Duckhorn cover the California side with some real credibility. King Estate Pinot Gris is a smart nod to local whites — a variety this region absolutely owns. The list won't challenge a serious wine nerd, but it has the bones of something someone actually put thought into.
By the Glass
Ten to sixteen pours by the glass at $10–$18 is a reasonable spread for a restaurant at this level. We'd expect to see Erath Pinot Noir and King Estate Pinot Gris anchoring the Oregon section of the pour list, which is exactly the right call for a crowd that may be new to the region. Rotation doesn't appear to be aggressive, so don't count on surprises — but the core offerings are dependable.
Adelsheim Vineyard Pinot Noir — $45–$55
Adelsheim is a Willamette Valley benchmark producer that still flies under the radar for non-wine people. Getting it at this price point in a casino steakhouse is genuinely fair — and it belongs on your table next to the prime rib.
King Estate Pinot Gris
Everyone at the table is ordering Chardonnay or Cab, and they're leaving this one on the list. King Estate's Pinot Gris is one of Oregon's most consistent whites — a little richer than Alsatian, with enough body to hold up to pasta and seafood. Order it.
Rombauer Chardonnay
Rombauer is perfectly fine, but it's everywhere and it's marked up accordingly. The list has more interesting options at better value — this one's for guests who recognize the label and won't be talked out of it.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Rib
Prime rib is the house move at Amore, and Stag's Leap Cab is one of California's most food-friendly big reds — structured enough to cut through the fat, with the fruit to match the char. It's a classic for a reason.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Amore is doing real work with its wine list in a setting where nobody would blame them for coasting. If you're at Spirit Mountain and you care about what's in your glass, this is where you eat.
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