Wine bar
Unclaimed profilePostino Highland
Scottsdale, AZ · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Postino Highland makes wine the centerpiece, listing 20+ bottles with exclusive Postino partnerships and a Board + Bottle special. Bottles run $21 to $29, and daily happy hour pours $6 wine glasses. The beer list covers IPA, wheat, sour, cider, and pils, while nonalcoholic options include lemonades and NA beer. A reliable stop for a glass and a board.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Antioch Zinfandel, a $23 bottle with black cherry, black raspberry, dark chocolate, and vanilla. For a lighter pour, the Fiore Moscato offers exotic flowers, pineapple, peaches, and citrus. The Board + Bottle special pairs a bottle with bruschetta boards.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers seeking a broad bottle selection with exclusive partnerships, plus those who like beer alternatives from local and NA options. The Board + Bottle special suits groups wanting a shared bottle with food.
- When should I go?
- Daily happy hour offers $6 wine glasses, making it a good time for a casual glass without committing to a full bottle.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Bottles range from $21 to $29. Craft beers are $6 to $8. Nonalcoholic drinks like the NA IPA run $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue pairs its wine bar format with exclusive Postino partnerships across the bottle list, plus a Board + Bottle special that ties wine to bruschetta boards. Daily happy hour widens access to the wine program.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A wine bar with 20+ bottles, including exclusive Postino partnerships. The list spans red and white varietals, and bottles run $21-$29. A Board + Bottle special and daily $6 wine glasses make the program accessible.
Menu strengths
- — 20+ bottle list with exclusive Postino partnerships.; Clear value pricing: bottles $21-$29, plus daily happy hour $6 glasses.
- — Board + Bottle special integrates wine with the bruschetta board focus.
Standout selections
- — Antioch Zinfandel ($23): black cherry, black raspberry, dark chocolate, vanilla.
- — Holly's Way Chardonnay ($29): white peach, green apple, green pear, lemon curd, spice.
- — Fiore Moscato ($25): exotic flowers, pineapple, peaches, citrus.
Pricing: Bottles $21-$29; $6 wine glasses during daily happy hour.
Beer
The craft beer list covers IPA, wheat, sour ale, cider, and pils, with local and non-alcoholic options. Prices hold a tight $6-$8 band, making it an affordable complement to the wine program.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse styles: IPA, wheat, sour ale, cider, pils.
- — Local and NA options included.; All craft beers priced $6-$8.
Standout selections
- — Mother Road Tower Station IPA ($7).; Papago Orange Blossom Wheat ($7).
Pricing: Craft beers $6-$8.
Nonalcoholic
A solid nonalcoholic lineup includes Arnold Palmer, lemonades, iced tea, and sodas, plus the Athletic Brewing Run Wild NA IPA. The NA IPA offers a beer-style option for designated drivers.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple nonalcoholic drinks: lemonades, iced tea, sodas.; Includes a dedicated NA beer.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Brewing Run Wild NA IPA ($6).; Cucumber Honey Lemonade.
Pricing: NA IPA $6; other drinks listed without prices.
How it sits with the food
Bruschetta boards are the stated food focus, and the Board + Bottle special directly connects a bottle with that board. The Antioch Zinfandel's dark fruit and chocolate notes would suit savory toppings.
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