Best Places For Port Wine In Pittsburgh
For wine drinkers who love port or Iberian wine, finding a bar or winery that serves it may seem challenging. Pittsburgh's bars, lounges and restaurants sure seem to have their share of red, white and sparkling wines, but there are several places where you can find a flavorful glass of port wine. Whether you know exactly what you want in your glass or you prefer to sample before you sip, you can drink until your heart's content at these five joints that make port a priority. Check out these five wine bars, restaurants and wineries considered to be the best in the 'Burgh for port wine.
Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar
2224 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-2227
www.ibizatapaspgh.com
Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar serves a fine selection of Iberian Peninsula Red wines, favorites for many of its regular customers. Choose from four types, including Albert l Noya Tempranillo, Capoeria, Tres Ojos Garnacha and Espiritom for $17 in its wine flight. These Iberian wines are also available by the glass or bottle to enjoy with the restaurant's enticing menu of ensaladas, sopas, tapas frias, pasta and more. Stop by on Mondays for its daily special: buy two wine flights and get the third flight at 50-percent off. Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar is located on East Carson Street in the city's South Side neighborhood.
Mallorca Restaurant
2228 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 488-1818
www.mallorcarestaurantpgh.com
In addition to its award-winning list of imported and American red and white wines, rare Captain's List wines, sparkling wines and champagne, Mallorca Restaurant's excellent dessert and port wines are a popular pick for diners. Since 1991, Mallorca has served the finest ports, dessert wines and Madeiras, including Cockburn's Ruby, late bottled vintage 99 Royal Oporto and 70 Dow's. Pair with your favorite Spanish continental entrées, ranging from vegetarian to seafood to steak dishes. Mallorca Restaurant is situated in a beautifully restored historic townhouse near the Birmingham Bridge in Pittsburgh's South Side.
The Allegheny Wine Mixer
5326 Butler St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 252-2337
www.alleghenywinemixer.com
Port wine lovers will appreciate The Allegheny Wine Mixer's variety of awesome wines, and there are certainly plenty to pick from! For instance, consider ordering the dessert flight, priced at $12 for three of your favorites, such as Porta Quinta LBV Port and Cockburn's 20-year Tawny Port, as well as 13 other dessert wines. There's even a Port wine-based cocktail called Banker's Punch that features Port, Irish whiskey, Jamaican rum and a slew of other berry and fruit flavors. The Allegheny Wine Mixer is located in the heart of Lawrenceville on Butler Street.
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Pennsylvania Wine Cellar
125 Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 642-9212
www.pawinecellar.com
Try before you buy at the Pennsylvania Wine Cellar. Complimentary wine tastings are offered daily, so you can sip the cellar's wonderful inventory of Ports without the commitment of a full bottle or glass. Pick from Matt's Mash, Peach Port, Flagship Port and Johnny's Jack Apple Port; all reasonably priced at $15.99 per bottle. While you're there, shop the huge selection of wine racks, accessories and gifts available in store. The Pennsylvania Wine Cellar is located in Station Square with a second location in Homestead.
Greendance The Winery At Sandhill
306 Deer Field Road
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-6500
www.greendancewinery.com
If you've never shopped and sipped at Greendance The Winery At Sandhill, you are missing out on the region's best selection of wines. Whether you like dry reds, sweet whites, dessert wines or Port wines, you'll find it all at this Mt. Pleasant winery. While local wine connoisseurs appreciate the value and taste of all its wines, Greendance's Port wines truly stand out. Free tastings are offered daily. Sample its black currant Port, sparkling gooseberry, sparking Isabella 2013 or Sparkling Vidal Blanc 2013; no matter which you choose, you can't go wrong.
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Jessica Wasik is a graduate of Robert Morris University with a degree in English Studies. She is also a contributing writer for AXS.com and Examiner.com. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
