Clementi's

Walk into Clementi's and the dark wood and white tablecloths tell you exactly what kind of wine list you're getting: Napa-heavy, California-confident, built for steakhouse comfort. The 120-label book is a serious attempt for a family-owned Italian spot in Spokane — this isn't a one-page laminated afterthought. It signals a restaurant that genuinely cares, even if the pricing occasionally betrays that goodwill.

The list leans hard into Napa and Sonoma, with a respectable nod toward Willamette Valley Pinot Noir for the Oregon contingent — a smart call for a Pacific Northwest room. Marquee names like Cakebread and Stag's Leap anchor the list and give it credibility, though the heavy reliance on recognizable California labels means the adventurous drinker will hit a ceiling pretty fast. There's no real Italian wine depth to speak of, which is a strange blind spot for a restaurant cooking Veal Parmesan and Lobster Ravioli. That said, 120 labels in this market is genuinely impressive, and the $32 entry point keeps it accessible.

Twelve by-the-glass options is a solid count — enough to work through dinner without repeating yourself. The price band runs $9 to $18, which is reasonable for the Spokane market and the upscale setting. We'd push staff on what's rotating and what's been sitting open for three days, but the selection appears to cover whites, reds, and at least one credible mid-tier option in each.