Wine bar
Unclaimed profilePostino Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Postino Kierland pairs bruschetta with an extensive wine list spanning red, white, sparkling, and rosé, backed by exclusive partnerships and a wine club. Bottles run $21–$29, and happy hour drops glasses to $6. Local Arizona craft beers and house-made lemonades round out a program that rewards casual sipping and direct ordering.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Antioch Zinfandel ($23), a bottle delivering black cherry, black raspberry, and dark chocolate notes. For a lighter pour, the Boire Gamay at $25 offers a food-friendly red. Happy hour's $6 glasses make it easy to sample without committing to a full bottle.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who appreciate a broad selection with approachable pricing, plus beer fans seeking local Arizona options. The nonalcoholic lemonades and NA beer also suit designated drivers or those abstaining.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine bottles range from $21 to $29; happy hour offers $6 glasses of wine and $6 pitchers of beer. Craft beers are priced $6–$7, making it easy to keep a visit affordable.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue operates as a wine bar focused on bruschetta, with an extensive list featuring exclusive Postino partnerships. A wine club and bottle club add structure for regulars, while happy hour value extends to both wine and beer.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The wine program spans red, white, sparkling, and rosé, with bottles priced from $21 to $29. Exclusive Postino partnerships and a wine club add depth. Happy hour's $6 glasses make the range accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list covering multiple wine styles with exclusive Postino partnerships.
- — Clear bottle pricing between $21 and $29, plus $6 happy-hour glasses.
- — Wine club and bottle club encourage exploration and repeat visits.
Standout selections
- — Antioch Zinfandel ($23) shows black cherry, black raspberry, and dark chocolate.
- — Holly's Way Chardonnay ($29) offers white peach, green apple, and lemon curd.
- — Fiore Moscato ($25) brings exotic flowers, pineapple, and citrus.
Pricing: Bottles $21–$29; happy hour $6 glasses.
Beer
A compact craft beer selection features local Arizona breweries, including Mother Road and Papago, plus cider and a non-alcoholic option. Prices hold at $6–$7, with $6 happy-hour pitchers adding value.
Menu strengths
- — Local Arizona breweries represented, such as Mother Road and Papago.
- — Includes a non-alcoholic IPA from Athletic Brewing.; Happy hour pitchers at $6 offer a low-cost way to share.
Standout selections
- — Mother Road Tower Station IPA ($7) for a hoppy local choice.
- — Papago Orange Blossom Wheat ($7) offers a lighter, aromatic option.
- — Athletic Brewing Run Wild NA IPA ($6) covers non-alcoholic drinkers.
Pricing: Beers $6–$7; happy hour $6 pitchers.
Nonalcoholic
House-made lemonades, including cucumber honey and prickly pear, plus iced tea and soft drinks, round out the nonalcoholic menu. A ginger beer has been noted for inconsistent glass sizes, though pricing stayed consistent.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of house-made lemonades, including cucumber honey and prickly pear.
- — Includes classic options like Arnold Palmer and iced tea.
- — Nonalcoholic beer option available in the beer selection.
Standout selections
- — Cucumber Honey Lemonade offers a house-made twist.; Prickly Pear Lemonade uses a regional ingredient.
- — Ginger beer appears on the menu as a nonalcoholic choice.
How it sits with the food
The bruschetta focus pairs naturally with the wine list's variety; the Antioch Zinfandel's dark fruit and vanilla could complement savory toppings, while a Chenin Blanc like the Curator Reserve suits lighter fare.
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