Aragosta at Goose Cove
World-Class Cellar at the Edge of Maine
Deer Isle · Portland · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 13, 2026
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First Impression
Eight hundred and twenty selections sitting inside a converted retreat on Deer Isle — we had to double-check the address. This is not the wine list you expect to find an hour past the last traffic light in Maine, and that surprise alone earns Aragosta serious respect before you've pulled the cork on anything.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard into France — Burgundy, Loire, and Champagne form the backbone — with a strong Italian wing anchored by Piedmont. Headliners like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Opus One signal that the cellar is playing a different game than most coastal New England restaurants, while Kistler and Caymus Special Selection cater to the Napa crowd without letting California dominate. With 3,475 bottles in inventory, there's genuine depth here, not just a long list padded with filler — though at $$$$, you'll be paying for the privilege of accessing it.
By the Glass
Twelve to twenty pours by the glass is a solid range for a destination property of this size, and a sommelier on staff means the selection should rotate with intention rather than inertia. We'd expect the by-the-glass program to punch above its weight — that said, given the overall pricing tier, even the glass pours will require a committed budget.
Kistler Vineyards Chardonnay — null
In a cellar full of four-figure trophies, Kistler represents one of California's most serious Chardonnay producers at a price point that still feels grounded. If it's on the list, it's the move for anyone who wants world-class white without crossing into DRC territory.
Loire Valley selections
With France forming the backbone of this list, the Loire offerings are easy to overlook when Burgundy and Champagne are screaming for attention — but Loire whites alongside Maine lobster is one of the great unsung combinations in American fine dining. Don't sleep on it.
Caymus Vineyards Special Selection
Caymus Special Selection is a fine wine, but it's also one of the most aggressively marked-up bottles in American restaurants. At a $$$$-tier destination property, you're almost certainly paying a premium on top of an already inflated retail price. With 820 other options on this list, there are better ways to spend that money.
Kistler Vineyards Chardonnay + Maine lobster
Rich, textured California Chardonnay with enough acidity to cut through butter and enough body to stand up to lobster's sweetness — it's a classic combination that Aragosta's setting practically demands you order.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Aragosta is a genuine destination for wine — a world-class cellar dropped into the Maine coast that rewards the drive with serious selections and a sommelier who knows how to use them. Bring a group, spring for a bottle of Burgundy, and let the lobster handle the rest.
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