Prime, A Shula's Steakhouse
Serious Steak, Serious Cellar, No Apologies
Chandler · Chandler · American Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 5, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list lands on the table with the kind of weight that makes you sit up a little straighter. Five hundred-plus selections, anchored in California and France, with enough big names to make a power lunch feel like a genuine occasion. This is a steakhouse that takes its wine program as seriously as its 48-oz porterhouse.
Selection Deep Dive
California cab is the clear center of gravity here — Caymus, Silver Oak, Far Niente, Stag's Leap, Jordan, Joseph Phelps Insignia, and Opus One all show up, covering the spectrum from weekend-treat to special-occasion splurge. Burgundy gets proper representation through Louis Jadot, and Bordeaux gets its due with Château Margaux anchoring the prestige end. Duckhorn fills in the Merlot gap for guests who still haven't forgiven Sideways. The list skews heavily Old Guard California and classic France — if you're hunting natural wine or anything adventurous from the Southern Hemisphere, look elsewhere.
By the Glass
With 20-35 options by the glass, there's enough range to drink well from start to finish without committing to a bottle. Expect the usual suspects — Caymus and Silver Oak almost certainly appear in pour form — which is genuinely useful when you want the name without the full bottle commitment. Sommelier Eric Larson is on hand, so if the glass menu feels narrow, ask what's open; that's usually where the interesting stuff lives.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $90
Jordan reliably punches above its retail price in restaurant settings, and at a steakhouse where markups trend aggressive, it's often the sweet spot — polished Alexander Valley cab that doesn't require a second mortgage and holds its own against a prime ribeye.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
Everyone at a steakhouse is gunning for the big cab, but Duckhorn's Merlot is consistently one of the best-value bottles on any list it appears on — plush, structured, and genuinely food-friendly in a way that flashier cabs sometimes aren't. Most tables walk right past it.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is everywhere, and steakhouses markup accordingly. You're paying a significant premium for a wine you can find at Total Wine for a fraction of the restaurant price. The name recognition costs you here — put that money toward something with more story behind it.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + 28-day aged prime ribeye
Stag's Leap brings cassis and cedar with enough acid to cut through the fat on a well-marbled ribeye without the over-the-top ripeness that can flatten a great steak. It's the classic California cab pairing done right — structure meets umami, neither one winning, both better for it.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Prime, A Shula's earns its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence — the list is deep, the staff knows what they're doing, and if you're willing to navigate the markups, there are genuinely great bottles to be had here. Send a friend who's celebrating something; just tell them to ask Eric what's worth drinking before defaulting to the Caymus.
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