The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery
Great Beer Town, Forgettable Wine Stop
Downtown · Reno · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 19, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
Walking into The Depot, a beautifully restored historic train station humming with energy, you immediately understand that beer and spirits are running this show. The wine list feels like an afterthought tucked onto the back of a menu that's really just excited to tell you about its IPAs and barrel-aged whiskeys. That's not a crime — but it does set expectations fast.
Selection Deep Dive
The list is short and lands squarely in grocery store territory: Bogle, Josh Cellars, Dark Horse, Ménage à Trois — these are the wines you grab when you're hosting a party of 40 and don't want to think too hard. There's a California-and-Pacific-Northwest lean, which at least makes geographic sense for Reno, but there's no depth to speak of, no interesting producers, and no sense that anyone curated this with intention. If you're hoping for a Willamette Valley Pinot or even a halfway adventurous Central Coast find, keep walking. This list exists to check a box, not to excite anyone.
By the Glass
You've got somewhere between four and eight pours available by the glass, priced in the $10–$16 range, which would be reasonable if the wines justified it — but these are supermarket staples poured at a premium. There's no rotation to speak of and no indication that the glass program gets any meaningful attention. Order a house cocktail or one of their craft beers instead; you'll get far more for your money.
Bogle Chardonnay California 2022 — $32
It's still a $12 bottle marked up to $32, so 'best value' is relative here — but if you're locked into ordering wine at The Depot, Bogle Chardonnay is the least painful choice. It's an inoffensive, well-made crowd-pleaser that at least drinks cleanly without embarrassing anyone at the table.
Dark Horse Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Nobody orders this here, which is understandable given the brewpub crowd. But a cold glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc actually cuts through the richness of their house-smoked meats better than you'd expect. It's still overpriced at $28, but it's the most food-friendly wine on this list and consistently gets ignored.
Dark Horse Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Wait — yes, we just called it a hidden gem for food pairing, but at 180% markup on a $10 retail bottle, it's also the most egregious value on the list. If you're not ordering food, skip it entirely. A $10 bottle has no business sitting at $28 anywhere, let alone a brewpub.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 + House-Smoked Meats
Josh Cab is a soft, fruit-forward wine with just enough structure to hold up against smoky, savory proteins without fighting them. It's not a revelation, but it works — and on a menu built around craft burgers and smoked meats, it's the most logical match the list has to offer.
❌ The Bottom Line
The Depot is a genuinely fun spot for craft beer and cocktails in a killer historic space — but the wine list is strictly along for the ride, stocked with supermarket brands at steep markups and zero sense of curation. If wine is your priority tonight, eat here, drink beer, and save the bottle for somewhere else.
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