Savor A Nice Sip of Wine Downtown
Written by Allison Bridgwater
Sometimes all you need to improve your night is a fun atmosphere and a few sips of wonderful wine. So, don’t overlook these delightful spots when looking for your next drink Downtown.
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina- 146 6th Street
Happy Hours: Tue-Fri 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
From sparkling, white, red, and rosé wines, these different choices will brighten your mood. If you’re choosing white wine, try Santa Julia (Argentine Pinot Grigio), a zesty, refreshing beverage. It’ll be easy to feel elegant with Refucilo (Argentine Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose), a bubbly and sophisticated choice.
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Olive Or Twist- 140 6th Street
Hours: Tue-Thurs 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Fri-Sat 3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
This Martini Bar offers more than just cocktails, spanning from white, sparkling, and red wine. Exciting-sounding options are the Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon ($11 Red Wine) or the California Roots Moscato ($11 White Wine)
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The Aperitivo Club- 435 Market Street
Hours: Fri-Sat: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
A Venezla Giulia (Italian) white citrusy wine, Clic Sauvignon Blanc, is calling your name, and so is the Avigonesi Cantaloro Italian Red Wine for $13 a glass or $52 a bottle.
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The Rebel Room- 405 Wood Street
Hours: Mon-Sun: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Test out a glass of the Goose Ridge G3 Merlot ($16) sourced from Colombia Valley (2019) or get a whole bottle for $72. The Sparkling Wine, Mirabello Prosecco from Veneto, Italy, sounds as light and delicate as can be.
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The Tap Room- 555 Grant Street
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Stop by The Tap Room to drink a rich Elouan, a Pinot Noir originating from Oregon ($12 a glass, $18 a bottle), or a vanilla-flavoured Hayes Ranch Chardonnay ($9 a glass, $13 a bottle).
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Whisper- 932 Penn Avenue
Hours: Tue-Sat 5:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
This high-end wine bar will have you appreciating a fancy dry, fruity 2022 Vievité Rosé ($17 a glass and $60 a bottle), a Spanish 2022 Honoro Vera red wine ($17 / $60), and a sweet fortified wine, Château La Tour Blanche ($22).
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