Reid's for Fine Foods
Charlotte's Italian-French heavy hitter delivers
SouthPark · Charlotte · American, Seasonal · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 9, 2026
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First Impression
The list lands on the table and it's immediately clear someone here takes this seriously — 400 to 600 bottles, anchored hard in Italy and France, with the kind of producer names that make you sit up straight. This is not a restaurant that phoned in its wine program to appease the SouthPark crowd. Reid's earned its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2025, and the list backs that up.
Selection Deep Dive
Piedmont is the crown jewel: Giacomo Conterno and Bruno Giacosa show up for Barolo, which is about as serious as it gets in Italian wine. Tuscany pulls equal weight with Biondi-Santi and Casanova di Neri on the Brunello side, plus Sassicaia and Ornellaia flying the Super Tuscan flag. France keeps pace — Bollinger and Pol Roger in Champagne, Louis Jadot and Domaine Drouhin covering Burgundy, and Bordeaux classified growths rounding out the old-world depth. California and Oregon are present but clearly supporting cast here, with Ridge and Jordan holding it down on the West Coast without trying to compete with the European heavyweights.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty-five pours by the glass is a strong showing for a neighborhood fine-dining spot — you're not stuck choosing between two reds and a Chardonnay. Prices run $12 to $22, which is reasonable given the overall list caliber. We'd love to see more rotation and a stated program around it, but what's here gives casual Tuesday diners a real shot at something interesting without committing to a bottle.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $40s
Jordan consistently punches above its price point in the California Cab category — polished, food-friendly, and rarely gouged on restaurant lists. It's the move if you want a crowd-pleasing red without venturing into triple-digit territory.
Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino
Most tables gravitate toward the Super Tuscans because Sassicaia is a recognizable name. But Casanova di Neri's Brunello is a deeper, more complex pour that rewards the curious diner willing to look one line further down the list.
Sassicaia
It's a great wine, no argument there — but Sassicaia is also one of the most recognized names in Italian wine, which means restaurants can and do mark it up aggressively. With Ornellaia and the Brunellos sitting nearby, you can drink just as well without paying the brand premium.
Bruno Giacosa Barolo + Dry-aged steak
Giacosa Barolo is built for exactly this moment — high acid, firm tannin, and enough structure to stand up to the fat and char on a properly dry-aged cut. It's a classic Italian match that reminds you why these wines exist.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Reid's is doing real work on this wine list — the Italian depth alone justifies the drive across Charlotte. The markup can sting and there's no dedicated sommelier to guide you through it, but the bones here are excellent and the Wine Spectator recognition is well earned.
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