Geronimo

Walking into a 1756 adobe on Canyon Road already sets the stage — and Geronimo's wine list doesn't let the room down. The California and France focus is obvious from the first scan, heavy on the kind of names that reassure rather than surprise. It's a list built for a high-end dining room, and it knows exactly what it's doing.

The 150-200 bottle list leans hard into California prestige and classic French, which makes sense for a room that sells elk tenderloin and pan-seared foie gras. You'll find Kistler Chardonnay, Dominus Estate, Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet, and Chateau Montelena anchoring the American side, while Louis Jadot covers the Burgundy ground on the French front. Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir is a nice nod across the border, and Louis Roederer Champagne handles the bubbles with credibility. The gaps are real — there's not much venturing into Rhône, Spain, or anywhere adventurous — but what's here is well-curated and well-kept.

Twelve to eighteen pours by the glass at $14–$22 is a respectable range for Santa Fe fine dining. The pricing is honest relative to the room, though you're not finding any steals. We'd expect rotation to be limited given the 'Set & Forget' energy on specials, but the core selections should be sound.