Beckon

This is what a wine program looks like when someone actually cares. The list reads like Wine Director Justin Mueller went hunting for bottles that work with precision tasting courses, not just crowd-pleasers. You see López de Heredia next to Krug next to a quirky SLO Coast blend, and it all makes sense in context.

The 100-150 bottle list punches way above its weight with serious depth in France and Italy, smart Oregon selections, and enough curveballs to keep somms interested. We're talking proper Brunello (Casanuova delle Cerbaie 2015), classic white Rioja that's actually aged (López de Heredia Viña Gravonia 2016), and a house cuvée from Darling in Petaluma Gap. The Greek and Spanish sections show someone's traveling with purpose, not just filling slots. No grocery store Pinot here.

Twelve by-the-glass options running $15-35 is the right scale for a tasting menu spot. The range shows confidence: you can start with Dunites' Moy Mell blend at $15 or go full Hervé Brisson at $36. The Darling house cuvée at $25 is a nice touch—exclusive bottlings signal a program that thinks beyond distributors' greatest hits. Rotation seems thoughtful rather than frequent.