Classic resort wine list, no surprises
Broadmoor · Colorado Springs · Steakhouse and American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 14, 2026
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Walking into La Taverne, the list reads exactly like you'd expect from a historic resort steakhouse — heavy Napa Cabernet, some Burgundy for the table that knows what they're doing, and enough Bordeaux to keep the old-money crowd happy. It's polished and well-curated, but it's not trying to surprise you. This is a wine list that exists to complement a $65 prime ribeye, and it does that job well.
The backbone here is California — Opus One, Caymus Special Selection, Silver Oak, Jordan, and Duckhorn Three Palms are all present, which tells you exactly who this list is built for. Burgundy and Bordeaux make an appearance for the old-world faithful, and Washington State adds a little geographic range without going too adventurous. Peter Michael Chardonnay is a standout inclusion on the white side — it's a serious wine that signals someone on staff actually cares. The list doesn't venture into anything natural, esoteric, or left-field, which will delight half the room and bore the other half.
With an estimated 14–20 pours by the glass, there's enough range to navigate dinner without committing to a bottle. Expect glass prices to run $16–$30, which is in line with the resort pricing reality — you're paying for the setting as much as the wine. Rotation appears minimal; this reads as a set program rather than a dynamic weekly selection.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) — $70–$90/bottle (est.)
Jordan is consistently well-priced for what it delivers — a structured, food-friendly Cab that doesn't demand the Opus One premium. If the markup here is even half-reasonable, it's the smart move at a table full of red meat.
Peter Michael Chardonnay (Knights Valley)
Most people at a steakhouse are reaching for Cabernet before they even open the menu. Peter Michael's Chardonnay is one of California's finest whites — complex, mineral-driven, and serious enough to hold its own against the raw bar and seafood towers. Order it for the table before anyone orders a steak and watch it disappear.
Opus One (Napa Valley)
Opus One is fine wine — nobody's arguing that. But at a resort restaurant, expect a markup that puts it well past the point of value. You're paying for the name recognition and the story it tells at the table. Order Jordan instead and pocket the difference.
Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot (Napa Valley) + USDA Prime Bone-In Ribeye
Three Palms is one of Napa's benchmark Merlots — plush, structured, and rich without being heavy. It matches the fat and char of a prime ribeye without the tannin aggression of a big Cab. It's the sleeper call on a menu full of Cabernet obvious choices.
✔️ The Bottom Line
La Taverne is a well-run, properly staffed wine program inside one of Colorado's most storied resort properties — expect to pay for the privilege and the setting. If you stick to Jordan and Peter Michael and resist the siren call of the trophy bottles, you'll drink very well here.
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