California Classics Done Right in Irving
Las Colinas · Irving · Steak House · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 28, 2026
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The wine list at The Ranch at Las Colinas reads like a greatest hits album of California Cabernet — Caymus, Silver Oak, Opus One, Shafer Hillside Select. It's the kind of list that makes a certain type of steak-loving Texan very, very happy. If you came here hoping to stumble on an obscure Jura producer, keep walking.
With 200-350 selections, this is a proper list for the DFW area, but it leans hard into the California playbook — Napa and Sonoma dominate, and that's clearly by design for a high-end steakhouse crowd. The marquee names are all here: Ridge Monte Bello, Stag's Leap CASK 23, Far Niente, Jordan. There's enough depth in the California Cabernet category to keep a table occupied for multiple visits, but don't expect much adventure outside the Golden State. Wine Spectator has recognized the program with an Award of Excellence since 2018, and the list earns it within its lane.
A by-the-glass program spanning 20-35 options is genuinely strong for a steakhouse of this type, with pours reportedly ranging from $12 up to $250 a glass — so yes, you can splash out or stay grounded. The range covers enough ground to match whatever you're eating, though the heavy California weighting carries through here too. We'd like to see a bit more rotation to keep regulars on their toes.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $40–$60
Jordan Alexander Valley is one of the more consistent, food-friendly Cabs on a list full of trophy bottles. It doesn't demand the attention of a Hillside Select but delivers real pleasure next to a ribeye without requiring a second mortgage.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
In a room full of Cabernet peacocks, the Duckhorn Merlot gets overlooked almost every time. That's a shame — it's a genuinely well-made bottle with more nuance than most of what's fighting for attention around it.
Opus One
Opus One is a fine wine, but at steakhouse markup prices you're paying as much for the label as anything in the glass. The Ridge Monte Bello gives you a more interesting story and comparable quality for less logo tax.
Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon + Dry-aged prime ribeye
If you're going to splurge anywhere on this list, this is the moment. The Hillside Select's concentration and structure are built for exactly this — big beef, dry-aged intensity, no apologies. It's a full-commitment pairing.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Ranch at Las Colinas isn't trying to surprise you, and that's fine — it executes a California-forward steakhouse wine program with real expertise and a knowledgeable staff backing it up. Send your Cab-loving friend here without hesitation; just tell them to skip Opus One and let the sommelier steer.
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