Napa hits, nightclub energy, steakhouse prices
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Reviewed June 22, 2026
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The wine list at STK Irvine arrives like the restaurant itself — confident, a little loud, and very Napa-forward. You're not going to find weird natural pours or obscure Jura whites here; this is a list built to move bottles to people who know what they want and are happy to pay for it. The DJ hasn't started yet, but you can feel it coming.
The list runs deep on California reds, with Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, and Duckhorn all making appearances — essentially a greatest-hits compilation of Napa and Sonoma crowd-pleasers. France gets a nod through Bordeaux, and Italy shows up with enough presence to give the list some geographic range beyond the 101 corridor. Far Niente represents the Chardonnay side of Napa with authority, though the white wine section feels secondary to the red-meat-forward identity of the program. If you're hunting for grower Champagne or something from the Southern Rhône, keep hunting.
With 20-30 by-the-glass options, STK isn't skimping on the pour program — that's a legitimate range for a steakhouse of this scale. Expect the usual suspects to dominate the glass list: Cab, Chardonnay, maybe a Merlot or two. Rotation appears minimal; this is a list that plays the same setlist every night.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley — $95
Jordan consistently punches above its retail price in restaurants — it's an approachable, food-friendly Cab that won't fight your steak. At a place where the bottles north of it cost significantly more, this is your smart play.
Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley
Everyone at the table is ordering Cab, and Duckhorn Merlot just sits there waiting to be discovered. It's plush, structured, and frankly ideal with a filet — but the Cab hype means fewer people reach for it, which occasionally means better availability and less markup pressure.
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Caymus is a fine wine. It is also one of the most marked-up bottles in American steakhouses. By the time it lands on your table here, you've paid a significant premium over retail for a wine that's already priced as a brand, not a value. The wine is consistent; the price is not justified.
Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa Valley + Lobster mac and cheese
Far Niente's Chardonnay brings enough richness and toasty oak to match the lobster mac without drowning it — the acidity cuts through the cream sauce and the weight holds up to the dish. It's the rare moment on this list where white wine earns its seat at the table.
✔️ The Bottom Line
STK Irvine is a reliable choice if you're already committed to the steakhouse experience and want a list that won't embarrass you in front of a client or a date. Just go in knowing you're paying for the room as much as the wine.
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