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Pèppoli

Antinori Royalty Meets Pebble Beach Prestige

Pebble Beach · Pebble Beach · Italian · Visit Website ↗

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Reviewed April 7, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyDeep & Eclectic
MarkupSteep
GlasswareVarietal Specific
StaffKnowledgeable & Friendly
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempProper

First Impression

You walk into what feels like an Italian estate that somehow ended up on the 17 Mile Drive, and then the wine list lands on the table — a 400-plus bottle tome that immediately signals this place is serious. The names hit fast: Tignanello, Solaia, Screaming Eagle, DRC. This is not a list assembled by someone who defaulted to a distributor catalog.

Selection Deep Dive

The Italian spine of this list is genuinely impressive — Antinori runs deep here, from the approachable Pèppoli Chianti Classico all the way up to Solaia, with Sassicaia and Gaja Barbaresco filling out the Super Tuscan and Piedmont corners. California gets equal billing, with the expected heavy hitters like Opus One, Caymus, Far Niente, and Paul Hobbs alongside the trophy bottles (yes, Screaming Eagle is here, and yes, you'll need to budget accordingly). Burgundy holds its own with Louis Jadot and Joseph Drouhin's Puligny-Montrachet anchoring the French side, though the region focus keeps things tightly within California, Tuscany, and Burgundy — explorers looking for Iberian or Southern Hemisphere bottles may come up short. The Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2008 is well-earned; this list has clearly been curated with intention and maintained with discipline.

By the Glass

With 20 to 35 options by the glass running $12 to $25, there's genuine range for a list-by-the-glass program at a fine dining room. That said, we'd steer you toward the bottle side if your table is committed — the real depth lives there. Expect solid pours from the Italian side, likely including the Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico, which belongs on any Tuscan-focused BTG list.

💰Best Value

Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico — $60

The house namesake bottle is the obvious entry point, and it earns its place — bright Sangiovese, crowd appeal, and a direct connection to the restaurant's identity. It's not cheap, but at a room like this, it's your best shot at drinking well without bracing yourself for sticker shock.

💎Hidden Gem

Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet

Everyone at a Tuscan-themed restaurant goes red, which means the Burgundy whites get overlooked. Drouhin's Puligny-Montrachet is a serious Chardonnay at a price that won't double your dinner bill — and it's infinitely more interesting than the obvious California Chardonnay move.

Skip This

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Caymus is a fine wine. It's also on every list in America, marked up to the hilt, and you can buy it at Costco on your way home. With Paul Hobbs and Stag's Leap on the same list, there's no reason to default to the crowd-pleaser here.

🍽️Perfect Pairing

Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva + Fritto Misto

The Riserva has enough structure to cut through the richness of fried seafood and vegetables without overwhelming the dish — and keeping it Italian on Italian just makes sense at a room this committed to the theme.

🔥 The Bottom Line

Pèppoli is the real deal — a Pebble Beach dining room with a wine list that matches the view and the price tag. Markups will sting, but Ruilun Zhang's curation means every dollar is going toward something worth drinking.

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