Peaks Chophouse & Wine Lounge
Lone Mountain Views, Napa-Heavy Pours
Mountain Village · Big Sky · Steak House
Reviewed April 8, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
You're sitting at 7,500 feet staring at Lone Mountain through floor-to-ceiling windows, and the wine list lands on the table with the confidence of a resort that takes its wine seriously. Two hundred-plus selections in a Big Sky chophouse is genuinely impressive — this isn't a list built for show. The California-forward curation tells you immediately where their loyalties lie, and honestly, it works for the room.
Selection Deep Dive
Peaks leans hard into the California-France axis that Wine Spectator recognized, and the greatest hits are all here: Caymus, Silver Oak, Opus One, Joseph Phelps Insignia, Far Niente, Stag's Leap, and Chateau Montelena form a murderers' row of Napa Cabernet that will delight exactly the crowd that flies into Big Sky to eat prime beef. France gets a respectable showing too — Louis Jadot covers Burgundy and Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac gives the Bordeaux corner some real teeth. The gap is everywhere else: if you're hunting Willamette Pinot, Rhône, or anything remotely adventurous, you'll be disappointed. This list was built to please, not to surprise.
By the Glass
With 20-35 by-the-glass options, Peaks is doing more than most resort restaurants bother with — that's a real commitment to the glass pour experience. We'd expect the Cabernet Sauvignon options to dominate, which makes sense when half the table is ordering prime cuts. The rotation appears static rather than seasonal, but the sheer count means you're unlikely to get stuck with nothing worth drinking.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $60
Jordan punches above its price point consistently and holds its own against bottles costing twice as much on this list. In a lineup dominated by trophy Napa names, it's the pick for anyone who wants quality without the markup guilt.
Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac
Most people at a Montana steakhouse are scanning for Caymus or Silver Oak and never make it to the Bordeaux section. Lynch-Bages is a serious wine from a serious appellation — structured, age-worthy, and a completely different experience than anything California is offering on this list. Worth the detour.
Opus One
Opus One is a fine wine, but at a resort in Big Sky it's going to be priced for the address, not the liquid. You're paying a significant premium for the name, and at this list's upper register you can do better for the money.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime domestic beef
Stag's Leap built its reputation on exactly this pairing — the wine's structured tannins and dark fruit snap into focus against a properly seared prime cut. It's a classic for a reason, and at Peaks it's the move.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Peaks is a legitimate wine destination by mountain resort standards — the Best of Award of Excellence is earned, and 200-plus selections with serious Napa and Bordeaux representation isn't something you take for granted at 7,500 feet. Just go in knowing this list was built to satisfy, not to challenge, and price accordingly.
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