A Steakhouse Wine List That Actually Tries
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Reviewed April 24, 2026
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The wine list at Kevin Rathbun Steak reads like a steakhouse that did its homework — there's real thought here, not just the usual Cabs-and-Chards safety net. You get sparkling, rosé, white, red, and a dedicated reserve-by-the-glass section, which at least signals someone cared enough to organize this thing. It won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you either.
The list leans heavily on the by-the-glass program — 25 options spanning Champagne to Chablis to Napa Cab — which is genuinely impressive for a steakhouse format. There are some legitimately interesting choices tucked in: a Chateau Le Puy Bordeaux blend, a Lemelson Riesling from the Willamette, and a Sancerre from Domaine Des Grosses Pierres give the list some personality beyond the obvious. The Italian contingent is small but decent — De Vinosalvo Levitas Sangiovese 2018 and the Fattoria di Sammontana Chianti keep things honest on that front. Where it falls short is depth: if you want to go deep on Burgundy, Barolo, or explore anything truly off the beaten path, this list hits a wall fast.
Twenty-five by-the-glass options is a lot, and the range from $12 to $80 a glass means there's something for the budget-conscious table and the celebratory splurge alike. The reserve section — anchored by the Shafer Hillside Select 2018 at the high end — gives the program a premium tier that most steakhouses handle with a bottle list instead. That said, without a clear rotation cadence, there's a real risk some of these pours are sitting longer than they should.
Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit Chardonnay Chablis 2023 — $18
Long-Depaquit is a legitimate Chablis producer with actual terroir behind it — not some branded negociant juice. If the pour price is anywhere near the low end of their glass range, this is the smartest white on the list for the money.
Chateau Le Puy Bordeaux Blend Cotes de Bordeaux 2023
Le Puy is a biodynamic Bordeaux estate with a cult following in Europe and a low profile stateside — most people at this table will order the Sequoia Grove instead, which is fine, but they're leaving the interesting bottle behind. This is the pick for anyone who wants something with actual story.
Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
It's a perfectly competent Napa Cab, but it's also one of the most over-placed bottles in the American steakhouse circuit. You're paying a steakhouse premium for a wine you can find at your local wine shop for a fraction of the price — skip it and put that money toward the Le Puy.
Domaine Des Grosses Pierres Sauvignon Blanc Sancerre 2024 + Bone-In Filet
A leaner cut like the filet doesn't need a big tannic red to match it — the Sancerre's bright acidity and minerality cut through the fat and let the beef speak. It's the contrarian move that actually works.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Kevin Rathbun Steak's wine program is better than the average Atlanta steakhouse — thoughtful by-the-glass selection, a few genuinely interesting bottles in the mix — but the markups are stiff and the list doesn't have the depth to earn a destination wine reputation. Send a friend here for a solid steak and a decent glass; just don't expect to geek out.
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