Wine is much more than a beverage at The Chop House. We see it as an important element to an amazing dining experience. Certified Sommelier Eric Arsenault maintains one of Ann Arbor's most extensive wine programs at The Chop House - which has received the coveted Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for nine consecutive years.

Eric's philosophy behind the wine program is to maintain a comprehensive collection of high quality wines from every major region around the globe in many price ranges so that there truly is something for everyone. Whether you seek a vintage Bordeaux, a California cult Cabernet, or just a great value, The Chop House has a wine that is perfect for you and Eric is happy to help you find it. And while Eric keeps a healthy dose of the usual suspects on hand, sharing the rare finds of high quality, small producers that the average wine drinker would otherwise never find is what he enjoys most. He feels this is what being a Sommelier is all about.

Eric Arsenault is a Certified member of The Court of Master Sommeliers. Follow Eric's wine writings on Twitter and AnnArbor.com

Did You Know?

You can buy wine for carry out at The Chop House. The Chop House has a retail wine program, so anything on the wine list is available at a retail price and discounts are given on purchase of 12 or more bottles. As a buyer for 16 restaurants nationally and consultant to many Ann Arbor wine lovers, there is nobody better suited to stocking your kitchen wine rack or basement cellar with fantastic vino. Looking for something hard to find or having trouble remembering a wine you loved? Just send Eric an email and he'll help track that mystery wine down for you.

Did You Know?

Michigan law allows a restaurant guest to recork an unfinished bottle of wine and take it home. The law requires that the cork be fully reinserted so that it is flush with the top of the bottle and that it be placed in the trunk or rearmost section of a motor vehicle during transport.