La Taverne at The Broadmoor

Walking into La Taverne, the wine list lands exactly how the room looks — polished, resort-comfortable, and not trying to surprise you. It's a proper steakhouse list built for people who know what they want, and the execution is clean. You're at The Broadmoor; the expectation is high and the prices are going to reflect that.

The list runs an estimated 120–200 labels and covers the expected steakhouse bases well — California Cabernets anchor the red side with names like Jordan and Silver Oak Alexander Valley doing the heavy lifting, and Duckhorn Merlot filling the middle lane for guests who want something approachable and recognizable. There's no bold swing toward natural wine or obscure Old World finds here; this is a globally informed list that prioritizes crowd comfort over adventure. Gaps exist in the value tier — you're unlikely to stumble on a sleeper Rhône or an underdog South American red that punches above its price. What it lacks in discovery, it compensates for with execution: well-sourced, well-stored, and properly presented.

The glass program runs an estimated 10–18 pours in the $14–$28 range, which is par for the course at a resort of this caliber. Expect the usual suspects — a Cab, a Merlot, a Chardonnay, maybe a Pinot Noir — rotated with minimal drama. Don't expect surprises by the glass, but don't expect to be served something disappointing either.