Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileDTR Plaza Midwood
Charlotte, NC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
DTR Plaza Midwood pairs craft cocktails with a compact but considered dessert wine list. The after-dinner menu runs from Espresso Martinis to a Toffee Talk built on Bottled-in-Bond bourbon. Dessert wines like a 1999 Pedro Ximenez come in two-ounce pours, and a Woodford Reserve bourbon luge rides alongside roasted bone marrow. A brunch reviewer singled out the Pornstar Martini.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Espresso Martini ($13), which layers brewed espresso and Fernet Branca with cocoa powder. For a richer pour, the Toffee Talk ($14) blends Bottled-in-Bond bourbon, peanut butter whiskey, maple, and pear syrup. If you're eating, add the Woodford Reserve bourbon luge (+$10) to roasted bone marrow.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who like both classics and playful originals will find plenty. The dessert-wine pairings, from a 10-year Tawny Port to a Sauternes, suit those who prefer a sweet, measured finish. Bourbon fans can appreciate the Woodford Reserve luge as a distinctive add-on.
- When should I go?
- The Pornstar Martini earned praise during brunch, so a late-morning visit could be worthwhile. A Saturday afternoon visit drew one complaint about slow drink service, so you might time your order accordingly.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails on the after-dinner menu run $13 to $14. Dessert wines are $7 to $16 for a two-ounce pour, and the Woodford Reserve bourbon luge adds $10 to roasted bone marrow.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- DTR Plaza Midwood leans into dessert-adjacent drinking: a cocktail list full of espresso and cream numbers, plus a dessert wine flight that includes a 1999 Pedro Ximenez and a Chinato Barolo. The bourbon-luge-on-bone-marrow add-on is the kind of move you don't see everywhere.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight named cocktails with recipes, from classics like Espresso Martini and White Russian to originals like the Toffee Talk and Dreaming of Aruba. A brunch reviewer called the Pornstar Martini amazing.
Menu strengths
- — The after-dinner menu lists eight cocktails with full recipes, balancing familiar cream-and-coffee numbers with inventive bourbon and rum builds.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Martini: vodka, brewed espresso, Fernet Branca, cocoa powder – $13.
- — Toffee Talk: Bottled-in-Bond bourbon, peanut butter whiskey, maple, pear syrup – $14.
- — Pornstar Martini: praised as amazing by a brunch reviewer.
Pricing: $13-$14
Wine
The dessert wine list is small but precise, with four named pours including a 1999 Pedro Ximenez and a 2018 Sauternes. Each comes with detailed tasting notes and is priced for two-ounce tasting.
Menu strengths
- — Four dessert wines are offered with vintage and producer detail, from Bodegas Toro Albala to Pio Cesare.
- — Each pour includes specific tasting notes, such as dried fruit and chocolate for the Pedro Ximenez.
Standout selections
- — Pedro Ximenez, Bodegas Toro Albala '99 – sweet with dried fruit and chocolate, $8 for 2oz.
- — Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau Petit Vedrines Sauternes '18 – ginger, stone fruits, honey, $16 for 2oz.
Pricing: $7-$16 (2oz)
Spirits
The clearest standalone expression is a Woodford Reserve bourbon luge, an optional $10 add-on to roasted bone marrow.
Menu strengths
- — The Woodford Reserve bourbon luge offers a direct, food-paired way to enjoy a named bourbon.
- — Spirits like Bottled-in-Bond bourbon, Diplomatico Reserva Rum, and cognac are integrated into the cocktail list.
Standout selections
- — Woodford Reserve Bourbon Luge – optional add-on to roasted bone marrow, +$10.
- — Dreaming of Aruba – Diplomatico Reserva Rum, Montenegro Amaro, maple, bitters, $13.
Pricing: +$10 for bourbon luge
How it sits with the food
The dessert and after-dinner drinks menu is built for pairing: Pedro Ximenez with dried fruit and chocolate, Tawny Port with figs and spice, Sauternes with ginger and honey. The Woodford Reserve bourbon luge is designed to accompany roasted bone marrow.
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