California Classics Done Right in Chocolate Town
Hershey · Hershey · Seafood, Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 22, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Devon reads like a greatest hits of California — recognizable names, dependable producers, nothing that's going to make your jaw drop but nothing that's going to embarrass you either. For Hershey, Pennsylvania, this is legitimately one of the better wine programs you'll find within twenty miles of a chocolate factory. It's earned its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 2010, and you can see why.
The list runs 150-250 bottles deep with California doing the heavy lifting — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, Far Niente, Rombauer — the full roster of names your uncle brings to Thanksgiving. It's not adventurous, and there's no real push into Burgundy, Rhône, or anything that would get a natural wine crowd excited, but the California selections are well-chosen and properly cellared. The bottle range of $40-$150 keeps things accessible without feeling cheap. What's missing is any sense of curation beyond 'things people have heard of' — there's no through-line beyond crowd-pleasing familiarity.
Twenty to thirty glass options is genuinely generous for a restaurant this size in this market, and the $10-$18 price range is fair without being a steal. You can get a solid glass of something recognizable without committing to a bottle, which matters when half your table is ordering iced tea. The rotation doesn't appear to change much — this feels like a static program rather than something that gets refreshed with intention.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $40s-$50s
Jordan punches above its price point consistently — structured, food-friendly, and exactly what you want next to a filet. At Devon's pricing it's one of the more honest bottles on the list.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Most people reach for Caymus on autopilot, but Stag's Leap brings more finesse and actual complexity to the table. It's a name that gets overlooked in favor of the bigger marketing machines, and that's a mistake.
Rombauer Chardonnay
Rombauer is perfectly fine, but it's also $18 a glass at every restaurant in America. The butter-bomb style is polarizing and the markup on a bottle here doesn't justify it when Far Niente is sitting right next to it on the list.
Far Niente Chardonnay + Crab Cakes
Far Niente's Chardonnay has the weight and richness to stand up to a proper crab cake without steamrolling the delicate crab flavor — it's the rare California Chard that has restraint built in.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Devon Seafood + Steak is a reliable, well-maintained wine program for a market that doesn't always demand one — if you're in Hershey and want a proper California Cabernet with your steak, this is your spot. Don't come expecting surprises, but do come expecting the classics done right.
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