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Tips for Ordering Wine at a Fine Dining Restaurant

Did you know that we have an award-winning wine list at Ruth’s Chris Steak House? With over 200 labels to choose from, there’s certainly a wine for everyone at our restaurants. However, we don’t want anyone to feel intimidated when it comes time to order! In fact, our team has gathered some pointers to help you confidently pick your perfect pour.

Read our tips for ordering wine at a fine dining restaurant below. Afterward, visit your nearest Ruth’s Chris to enjoy a glass—or bottle—of wine with dinner!

Peruse the Wine List Ahead of Time

It’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with a fine dining restaurant’s wine list in advance. At Ruth’s Chris, we’ve organized our Wines by the Glass list into three categories: White, Red, and a catchall Sparkling/Champagne/Rosé/Moscato group.

From there, you can browse by grape variety and narrow down your choices even further based on producer, wine region, and price—named in that exact order for each listing.

On our full bottle list you’ll see the winemaker listed first, with the grape variety next to it in italics.

No matter which list you’re reviewing, take note of any wines that interest you. That way, you’ll be one step ahead of the game when you arrive at Ruth’s Chris!

Take Your Meal Into Consideration

When ordering wine at a fine dining restaurant, it’s wise to follow food pairing guidelines. In general, you’ll want to aim for lighter-bodied wines the lighter your meal is. Heavier dishes, on the other hand, can better stand up to bolder wines. Are you eating something spicy or creamy? In that case, consider a sparkling wine. Overall, think about what wines would best balance out your meal.

However, these guidelines are merely suggestions. If you really want to sip on a Chardonnay with your Filet Mignon, go for it! We want you to savor every sip at Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Don’t Hesitate to Ask Questions

Even if you’ve made a short list, you don’t have to make the final call on your own. Our staff is very knowledgeable about our wines at Ruth’s Chris and will gladly give you recommendations if you’re stuck between two wines.

You don’t have to use any fancy wine lingo. Just describe what you like in the best way you can, and our experts will point you in the right direction.

Visit Ruth’s Chris for a Glass or Bottle of Wine

Now that you’ve read our tips for ordering wine at a fine dining restaurant, it’s time to put what you’ve learned into practice. Make a reservation at your nearest Ruth’s Chris and order a wine you’ll love with ease. We look forward to serving you!

Relax With Our Favorite Rosé Wines This Summer at Ruth’s Chris

When you want to cool down on a hot summer day, you simply can’t go wrong with a glass of rosé. Fortunately, the award-winning wine list at Ruth’s Chris features a wide selection of blushing bottles for the season. Make a reservation at a Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurant near you this summer to relax with some of our favorite rosé wines!

The Ruth’s Chris Rosé of the Summer: Studio by Miraval Rosé Blend

Available by the glass or bottle at every Ruth’s Chris, Studio by Miraval is our can’t-miss rosé for summer. This pale pink blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle, and Tibouren hails from arguably the most prestigious rosé region in the world: France’s Côtes de Provence.

In addition to quintessential rosé wine tasting notes like red fruit, citrus, and delicate florals, Studio Rosé by Miraval possesses a unique character thanks to salty sea sprays from the Mediterranean. All these flavors will dance across your palate throughout the rosé wine’s long, rich finish. Furthermore, Studio by Miraval’s high acid content makes it an especially refreshing choice for those hot summer days.

Imagine lounging at your local Ruth’s Chris with a glass of Studio Rosé by Miraval in hand. What could be more relaxing than that?

Pinot Noir Rosé Wines at Ruth’s Chris

If you prefer particularly dry pours, then you’ll love relaxing with a glass of our available Pinot Noir rosé wines at Ruth’s Chris. Rosés crafted from Pinot Noir grapes typically feature crisp acidity and lower sugar content.

A brief period of contact with the grape skin gives these wines their pinkish color, along with a touch of tannins. Unlike with Pinot Noir reds, however, summer flavors of strawberry and rose petal really shine through.

Here are some of our favorite Pinot Noir rosé wine offerings available at select Ruth’s Chris restaurants:

White Zinfandel Wines at Ruth’s Chris

Does a sweet tooth dictate your taste in wine? In that case, one of our White Zinfandel rosé wines should suit your palate. Ranging from off-dry to sweet, these bright pink drinks are usually lighter-bodied, lower in alcohol, and bursting with fruity flavors fit for summer.

For instance, rosé wine drinkers at select restaurants can order a glass of California’s Sycamore Lane White Zinfandel, known for its pleasant aromas of watermelon and strawberries. In Huntsville and Chattanooga, we recommend relaxing with our Montevina “Summit Ridge” bottle from Amador County, California—a slightly sweet rosé wine with notes of cherry and fresh watermelon.

The Best Rosé Wine Pairings at Ruth’s Chris

In short, you can really pair anything you like with a glass of rosé! While white meats and fish pair exceptionally well with rosé, blush hued wines tend to make for versatile food pairings. Therefore, you could savor a Petite Filet just as easily as our Salmon Fillet while you relax with your rosé wine.

Visit Ruth’s Chris to Sip on Rosé Wines This Summer

Did any of our rosé wines tickle you pink? Make sure you visit Ruth’s Chris Steak House this summer to taste them for yourself, whether at Happy Hour with your friends or during a romantic dinner out. We look forward to serving you!

White Wines to Sample This Summer at Ruth’s Chris in Downtown Greenville

With summer in full swing, there’s no better time to sip a cool white wine than on a warm day. At Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Downtown Greenville, SC, our award-winning wine list includes several handpicked white wines for you to order — by the glass or bottle.

Our wine list at our Downtown Greenville restaurant recently won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, an honor bestowed on restaurants with at least 90 selections from a well-chosen assortment of quality producers.

Visit our restaurant located in the lobby of the Embassy Suites Hotel to try a glass of crisp white wine or read more about our favorites below.

Opt for Chardonnay This Summer at Ruth’s Chris

Chardonnay connoisseurs, rejoice: We have a variety of different Chardonnays for you to try by the glass at Ruth’s Chris, plus an even larger selection of Chardonnays available by the bottle. Why do we offer so many? Because the Chardonnay grape is incredibly versatile and well loved!

Grown in warm climates, Chardonnay exhibits sweet notes like vanilla and toasted almonds, as seen in “Les Truffières” Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay by Louis Latour. On the other hand, cool climates produce lighter-bodied Chardonnays with bright acidity and citrus flavors, such as the Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay made in Oregon. With such a wide range of flavors and characteristics, you’ll have a tough time choosing just one Chardonnay!

Try a Dry White Wine: Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc

If Chardonnay isn’t your cup of tea–er, glass of wine–due to its often-oaky or buttery taste, perhaps you’ll enjoy one of our lighter white wine offerings. For instance, try our Ca’ Donini Pinot Grigio, a lively wine bursting with notes of wildflowers, pears, and honey.

For juicy acidity, order a glass of Sauvignon Blanc by Crowded House in Marlborough, New Zealand. Like several other Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs, this one is well balanced and boasts a vibrant fruit profile containing lime zest, orange blossom, kiwifruit, and melon. Either way, you can’t go wrong!

Taste a Sweet White Wine: Riesling or Moscato

If you prefer a bit more sweetness in your wine, then one of our Riesling or Moscato offerings is sure to hit the spot. Originally hailing from Germany, Riesling has become an incredibly fashionable pour. At Ruth’s Chris, we offer Blue Nun Riesling, made from ripe, golden grapes for a delightfully fruity white wine. Guests with a sweet tooth will love the Villa Pozzi Moscato, a white wine from Sicily full of tropical fruit flavors.

What to Enjoy With Your Glass of White Wine at Ruth’s Chris

Of course, red meat pairs well with red wine, but what about white wine? While we’d encourage you to order anything you’re craving on our menu when you visit Ruth’s Chris for dinner, keep in mind that lighter meats and fish will make any of our white wines pop. For example, try our Stuffed Chicken Breast filled with garlic-herb cheese or our pan-roasted Chilean Sea Bass served with a sweet potato and pineapple hash. And believe it or not, a big, buttery chardonnay is a great pairing with a filet!

Visit Ruth’s Chris in Downtown Greenville, SC for a Glass of White Wine

Have some of our white wines struck your fancy? Make sure you visit Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Downtown Greenville to taste them for yourself, whether during Happy Hour with your friends or during a dinner out with your loved ones. We look forward to serving you!

Cool Climate Wines to Enjoy at Ruth’s Chris

Climate plays a major role in determining how a wine will taste. Some grapes grow better in cool climates than others, such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir—and we serve them all at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. If you enjoy tart, delicate flavors, then you’ll love the cool climate wines on our award-winning wine list.

Read below to learn more about some of our favorite cool climate wines and stop in today at a Ruth’s Chris near you to enjoy a glass (or bottle) tonight!

Chardonnay

Chardonnay may not be the first wine that comes to mind when you think “cool climate,” since this ubiquitous grape can grow almost anywhere, but it exhibits elegant characteristics when grown in milder temperatures.

While warm climate Chardonnays are typically more full-bodied and full of ripe tropical fruit flavors, this wine also boasts bright acidity and notes of citrus, apple, or even stone fruits when grown in cooler regions like Burgundy, Oregon, southern Australia, or Chile. Cool climate Chardonnay is also lighter bodied with a refreshing dose of minerality.

A cool climate Chardonnay serves as a delightful aperitif on its own, but it also stands up to creamy dishes like our Lobster Mac & Cheese.

Sauvignon Blanc

Grown throughout northern France and New Zealand—especially in the famed Marlborough region—Sauvignon Blanc thrives in brisk climates that help preserve its hallmark qualities like high acidity, minerality, and dryness.

Traditionally, Sauvignon Blanc displays subtle fruit notes as well as floral and vegetable flavors. When you take in the aromas of this light-to-medium-bodied wine, you might smell fresh-cut grass or a summer rain, but when you take a sip, expect to taste green apple, passionfruit, or white peach, ending in a crisp finish.

Like many cool climate wines, Sauvignon Blanc pairs very well with seafood, so it would make a fine complement to our Chilled Seafood Tower of Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab legs, jumbo shrimp, and colossal lump crabmeat.

Pinot Noir

Because Pinot Noir ripens early, temperate climates help the grape stay on the vine longer so that it can develop more complex flavors and aromas than it would in the heat. You’ll find Pinot Noir growing in coastal zones around the world such as New Zealand’s Otago region, the hills of California’s Monterey district, and Chile’s Casablanca region.

Pinot Noir is usually fruit-forward, with flavors of cherries, berries, and red currants, but you’ll also notice some earthy notes such as mushroom and soil.

Since Pinot Noir is more light-bodied with silkier tannins than other “bigger” reds, it enjoys versatility as a food wine. You can pair it with virtually anything, from our Salmon Fillet to our Stuffed Chicken Breast—even a lean cut of steak like our Petite Filet.

Sip Cool Climate Wines at Ruth’s Chris Steak House Today

The wine list at every Ruth’s Chris restaurant is a little different, so once you choose your preferred location, you can browse the complete wine list on our website and start planning your next sip.

Whether you visit us for Happy Hour at the bar or a complete meal in our dining room, we hope you’ll give one of our cool climate wines a taste either by the glass or by the bottle. Make a reservation to dine with us for dinner tonight or place a pick-up order online.

Remember, you can still save 25% on all to-go bottles of wine with the purchase of takeout or dine-in food – for a limited time. Stop by today to try a cool climate wine for yourself.

Wine and Dine – Visit Birmingham’s Best Steak and Wine Restaurant

Wine and dine at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Birmingham’s best steak and wine restaurant. Not only is Ruth’s Chris known for its USDA Prime custom-aged beef, served sizzling hot directly from our 1,800-degree broiler, but it also offers an award-winning wine list. Choose from a carefully curated list of red, white, sparkling and other worldly wine selections that pair perfectly with your New York Strip, Filet, or Porterhouse.

But the fine vintages and premium beef we serve are only part of what makes Ruth’s Chris Birmingham’s best steak and wine restaurant. Read on, or reserve a table today, to see for yourself why Ruth’s Chris is the place to go in Birmingham when you’re in the mood to wine and dine.

Perfect Place for Romantic Wining and Dining

The sophisticated yet relaxing atmosphere, and of course our fine wine and food, make Ruth’s Chris Steak House the best place in Birmingham to wine and dine with someone special. Enjoy a quiet dinner sharing a Porterhouse for Two or partake in a New York Strip and lobster tail surf and turf combination with your special dining partner.

Elevate your dinner together even further when you select a glass or two, or a bottle, of your favorite wine to enjoy with your meal. Our wine list boasts a tremendous selection of varietals across a wide spectrum of price points, so whether you have something specific in mind or want to branch out and try something new, you can rest assured whatever you choose will be of the highest quality for your enjoyment. Your special date will never forget an evening of wining and dining at Ruth’s Chris in Birmingham.

Gather Friends Together for a Special Lunch or Dinner

Wine down after a long week with close friends at Ruth’s Chris in Birmingham! Haven’t seen your best friends in awhile? Want to catch up with high school pals visiting for the weekend? Maybe you need a place to meet up with your Book Club? Ruth’s Chris, whether for lunch, dinner or Happy Hour, is the perfect place to gather for a great meal! Who can say no to a delicious steak and glass of wine?

Wine and Dine Your Guests with a Private Event

If you need to book a venue for an upcoming special event, Ruth’s Chris in Birmingham is the perfect place to wine and dine your guests. With a diverse selection of private dining menus, and an extensive wine list, you can make your upcoming holiday party, birthday celebration or rehearsal dinner an amazing wining and dining experience for your guests.

Our dedicated team of events professionals will assist in making your special event at Ruth’s Chris a stress-free and enjoyable experience for you and your guests. Contact us today!

Experience the Best Wine Dinner Events in Birmingham

Ruth’s Chris takes wining and dining very seriously. To celebrate our love of food and wine, we offer multiple Wine Dinner Events every year at our Birmingham restaurants

Each carefully planned event includes a multi-course chef curated dinner as well as a perfectly paired selection of wines from one of our featured wine makers. This is a great opportunity to enjoy wines and vintners you already know and love or experience something new and exciting.

Be sure to check our website often for the full updated list of Wine Dinner experiences and the dates they are offered at our Birmingham restaurant, then reserve your spot to experience one of the best wine and dinner events in the area.

Wine and Dine at the Best Steak and Wine Restaurant in Birmingham

Whether you’re heading out for a date night, private event, or just catching up with old friends, Ruth’s Chris promises an exceptional wine and dine experience. Don’t wait to experience the best steak and wine restaurant in Birmingham; make a reservation online today!