Orla
Vegas Med with a serious wine backbone
Mandalay Bay · Las Vegas · Mediterranean
Reviewed April 8, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
Walking into Orla, the wine list lands with the same confidence as the room — stylish, intentional, and a little bit show-offy in the best way. We're talking 350-500 bottles anchored by heavy hitters from France, California, Spain, and Italy. This is not the wine list of a restaurant that happened to open a wine program; this is a restaurant that built a wine program and then opened a restaurant around it.
Selection Deep Dive
The Old World spine is where Orla really earns its Best of Award of Excellence — Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet, Giacomo Conterno Barolo, Chateau Margaux, and Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita signal a list built by people who actually care about provenance and terroir. California gets its due with Kistler Chardonnay and Opus One holding down the power positions, while Penfolds Grange gives the Australia category a legitimate flagship. Vega Sicilia Unico is a welcome flex in the Spain section, and Domaine Weinbach Riesling reminds us that Alsace deserves a seat at the table. The gaps are minor — if you're hunting for deep natural wine or anything south of conventional, you'll be stretching.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty-five options by the glass is a serious commitment, and at Orla it shows — this isn't just a Cab-Chard-Pinot situation. Expect enough range to match a full Mediterranean meal from aperitivo to the cheese course. Rotation and seasonal updates aren't confirmed, but with two named sommeliers on staff, we'd expect the glass program to stay sharp.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir — $60-$80
In a list dominated by Burgundy royalty and Napa blue chips, Drouhin Oregon is the thinking person's move — serious Pinot credibility at a fraction of the cost of the French bottles sitting next to it on the list.
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Riesling
Most tables at Orla are going straight for the Burgundy or the Cabs, but Weinbach Riesling is the sleeper pick — textured, precise, and built to handle the kitchen's spice-forward Mediterranean flavors in a way that Chardonnay simply can't.
Opus One Napa Valley
It's a great wine and everyone knows it, which is exactly the problem — the markup on a name this famous is never kind, and in a list with this much depth, ordering the most recognizable label on the page is leaving money and discovery on the table.
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Riesling + Black Harissa-Grilled Lamb Chops
The Riesling's natural acidity and subtle sweetness cut right through the heat and char of the harissa, while its aromatic intensity can actually keep pace with the spice — where a bigger red just bulldozes, this wine has a conversation with the dish.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Orla is the rare Vegas restaurant wine list that justifies the trip on its own terms — serious depth, credentialed staff, and a Mediterranean menu that actually challenges you to explore beyond the obvious picks. Just know that Vegas pricing means you'll pay for the privilege.
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