Seasons 52
Corporate Wine Done Better Than It Should Be
Nearby Gainesville · Ocala · Fresh Grill and Wine Bar · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 12, 2026
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First Impression
Seasons 52 arrives with a wine list that's clearly been engineered by a committee — and honestly, not a bad one. You get 100-plus bottles, a real by-the-glass program, and a sommelier on staff, which is more than most chain restaurants can say. The predictability is baked in, but at least it's competent predictability.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard on California, with France and Italy filling in the gaps and a nod to New Zealand and Oregon for good measure. You'll recognize nearly every label — Jordan, Rombauer, Santa Margherita, Whispering Angel — because these are the wines your relatives order at steakhouses. There's nothing here that will make a wine nerd's pulse quicken, but the coverage is broad enough that you won't go thirsty with purpose. The ceiling tops out around $150, which keeps things from getting absurd, but the floor pricing still leans toward the steeper end of the corporate-casual bracket.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty pours by the glass is genuinely impressive for this format — that's a real program, not an afterthought. The selections mirror the bottle list: familiar, approachable, and crowd-tested. Don't expect anything off the beaten path, but you won't be stuck drinking bad wine just because you didn't want a whole bottle.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc — $32
It's the entry point of the list and punches above its price. Bright, clean, and consistent — exactly what you want when you're not in the mood to overthink it.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Easy to dismiss as a grocery-store staple, but in this setting it's one of the more honest pours on the list — soft, fruit-forward, and actually pleasant with the oak-grilled salmon.
Whispering Angel Rosé
You're paying Seasons 52 markup on a bottle you can grab at any wine shop for $25. The pink tax is real here.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Oak-Grilled Salmon
The smoke from the grill softens Jordan's structure just enough that the fruit takes over — it's a better red-with-fish moment than it has any right to be.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Seasons 52 is the rare chain that actually tries with its wine program — sommelier on staff, a deep glass pour selection, proper storage. Just know you're paying a premium for the polish, and the list will never surprise you.
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