Napa's Greatest Hits, Served Western Style
Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed May 29, 2026
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You walk into a historic Wyoming steakhouse with Silver Dollar Bar chandeliers and the ghost of every cattle baron who ever passed through Jackson, and the wine list confirms exactly what you'd expect: Napa, Napa, and more Napa. It's not a bad list — it's just a very predictable one. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence on the wall tells you this place takes wine seriously enough, even if 'seriously' mostly means stocking the greatest hits.
The 80–120 label list reads like a Napa Valley highlight reel — Caymus, Jordan, Far Niente, Duckhorn, Opus One — with a nod to Willamette Valley for Pinot lovers who want something other than Cabernet with their elk. The California-forward focus isn't a crime in a steakhouse, but there's almost zero Old World presence, no interesting value-tier discoveries, and no real attempt to stretch beyond the comfort zone of what a Jackson Hole tourist already knows how to order. Sonoma gets some love, and Willamette shows up as a token gesture, but if you're looking for a Barolo or even a Malbec to shake things up, you're on your own. It's a list built for the guest who already knows what they want and doesn't want to be challenged.
Twelve to eighteen pours by the glass is a respectable count for a hotel steakhouse, and the $16–$28 range means you're not getting crushed per glass — though you're not exactly winning either. Expect the same Napa-centric producers to dominate the BTG menu; don't show up hoping for an interesting Grenache or a textured white Burgundy. What you will find is solid, crowd-pleasing Cabernet and Chardonnay that holds its own next to a 40-day dry-aged ribeye.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $70
At the lower end of the bottle range, Jordan is the most honest value on this list — a reliably well-made Alexander Valley Cab that drinks above its price point and doesn't need a trust fund to justify the order.
Duckhorn Merlot
Everyone ignores Merlot at a steakhouse because they're still recovering from Sideways, but Duckhorn's is the wine that proves Paul Giamatti wrong. It's plush, structured, and genuinely delicious with game meat — order it with confidence.
Opus One
Look, Opus One is a fine wine. But at hotel-steakhouse markup in a tourist market, you're paying a significant premium for a label that impresses the table more than it improves your dinner. The juice inside doesn't justify the ego pricing here.
Far Niente Chardonnay + Mesquite Wood-Grilled Entrée
Far Niente's Chardonnay — rich, full, and oak-forward — actually holds its ground against the smoke and char of a mesquite-grilled dish in a way that lighter whites simply can't. It's the rare white wine move at a steakhouse that doesn't feel like a mistake.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Steakhouse at the Wort Hotel is a reliably solid wine stop for Napa loyalists who want great beef and zero surprises — it delivers on that promise without apology. If you're the type who wants to explore beyond California's usual suspects, you'll be ordering your second Jordan before you find anything more interesting.
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