Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
California Cab Country, Done Right
Schaumburg · Schaumburg · Steak house · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 13, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Perry's Schaumburg reads like a greatest hits of California Cabernet — familiar names, polished presentation, zero surprises. If you came here for a Napa education, you're in the right place; if you wanted discovery, you may have taken a wrong turn somewhere around Opus One.
Selection Deep Dive
With 200-300 selections, there's genuine range on paper, but the list leans hard into California — particularly Napa Cabernet Sauvignon — and doesn't apologize for it. You've got Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Stag's Leap, and Beringer Private Reserve anchoring the reds, while Far Niente and Cakebread hold down the white wine flank. International representation feels thin, and adventurous drinkers looking for Burgundy depth or any Iberian or Southern Italian action will find slim pickings. That said, for a steakhouse crowd that wants a reliable Cab with their ribeye, Perry's delivers exactly what it promises.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty by-the-glass options is a serious pour program for a suburban steakhouse, and the range hits the expected marks — Cabernets, Chardonnays, and a few approachable reds and whites to round things out. Prices run $12-$20 per glass, which is fair for the market and the names on offer. No evidence of a rotating BTG program, though — what's on the list today is probably what was on it six months ago.
Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $40s-$50s
Jordan is one of the more honest bottles on the list — consistently well-made Alexander Valley Cab that doesn't require you to spend Silver Oak money to feel good about your evening. It's the move if you want quality without the markup anxiety.
Duckhorn Merlot
In a room full of Cab bros, the Duckhorn Merlot gets overlooked almost every time. That's a mistake. Duckhorn has been making Napa Merlot seriously since before most of these guests were old enough to drink, and it holds its own against heavier hitters — especially next to something like the truffle mac and cheese.
Opus One
Opus One is a fine wine — and a prestige flex — but steakhouse markups on trophy bottles like this are rarely kind. You're paying for the name at a steep premium over retail, and frankly, the food here doesn't need Opus One to shine. Save it for somewhere that gives it the attention it deserves.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Ribeye
Stag's Leap brings more elegance and structure than the blockbuster Cabs on this list, which makes it a better match for the marbled richness of a prime ribeye — it cuts through the fat without bludgeoning the meat. Classic Napa, classic steakhouse, no overthinking required.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Perry's Schaumburg is exactly what it sets out to be: a reliable, California-forward steakhouse wine list that won't embarrass you at the table. It won't blow your mind either, but if you're ordering a ribeye and want a proper Cab to go with it, you're in good hands.
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