Coraline's
Gulf Coast Fine Dining That Takes Wine Seriously
Biloxi · Biloxi · American, Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 18, 2026
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First Impression
Walking into Coraline's, the wine list feels like it belongs — a French Quarter-inspired dining room deserves a list with some ambition, and this one delivers a respectable 100-plus selections anchored in California and France. The $35–$150 bottle range is approachable without being an afterthought. It's not going to blow your mind, but it's not going to embarrass you either.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard into California, with crowd-pleasing heavyweights like Caymus Cabernet, Jordan Cab, Duckhorn Merlot, and Stag's Leap Cab doing most of the heavy lifting — which makes sense for a fine dining room that serves a broad audience on the Gulf Coast. France gets a nod through Louis Jadot Burgundy, keeping the European flag flying without venturing into adventurous territory. Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling and Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc handle the white wine side competently, even if they're not exactly pushing boundaries. There are no deep cellar surprises here, but the bones are solid and the selections actually match the food.
By the Glass
With 12–20 pours available by the glass at $10–$18, there's enough range to work through a meal without committing to a bottle — a real plus in a seafood-heavy dining room where courses can shift dramatically. Meiomi Pinot Noir and Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc are the predictable anchors, which is fine. We'd love to see more rotation and a few wilder cards, but what's here is functional and fairly priced.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $35
At the low end of the bottle range, this is the smartest move on the list when you're eating Gulf seafood. Riesling and shrimp, gumbo, or trout is a natural match, and Ste. Michelle consistently overdelivers for the price point.
Louis Jadot Burgundy
Most tables here are reaching for Caymus or Jordan without a second thought, but the Jadot Burgundy is the quiet overachiever on this list. It's the kind of wine that earns its place next to Snapper Coraline without bullying the food.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Look, Caymus is fine — but it's also on every list in America at a significant markup, and its big, jammy profile doesn't do the Gulf seafood menu any favors. You're paying for the name recognition here more than anything else.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling + Award-Winning Seafood Gumbo
The slight sweetness and bright acidity in the Riesling cut right through the richness of the gumbo's roux while holding up to the spice. It's the kind of pairing that makes you wonder why more people aren't doing this.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Coraline's earned its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence with a thoughtfully curated list that punches above what you'd expect from Biloxi's casino strip — fair prices, a solid California-France backbone, and a dining room that actually cares. It's not a destination wine list, but it's absolutely a trustworthy one.
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