Winning Wine Bars
By James Zeleniak, Philadelphia Editor
Nothing says spring is in the air like toasting the season at one of these winning wine bars. So go on. Release your inner wine snob. But don't say I didn't warn you. Once your palate becomes accustomed to a better Bordeaux, going back to your Barefoot swill will not be easy.
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Vintage
129 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
There's nothing old about this progressive Midtown Village wine spot that also serves up a superior beer selection and stepped-up bistro fare. -
Chick's Cafe & Wine Bar
614 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA
This Bella Vista newbie offers up sublime small plates and full entrees, but the stellar wine list and expert staffers steal the show. And don't get me started on that cheese board. -
Il Bar
14 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA
Longtime Philly's top wine bar, this discrete Old City haunt continues to win the thumbs up from foodies and wine lovers--who of course, are usually one in the same. -
Tria
123 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Rittenhouse Square original takes noshing and imbibing to heavenly heights. -
Swanky Bubbles
10 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA
Champagne and sushi keep the mood effervescent at this Old City spot. -
L'Etage
624 S Sixth St, Philadelphia, PA
All the world's a stage at this Bella wine boite where an eclectic crowd mixes and cabaret is sometimes the order of the day. -
Amada
217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
A stellar wine list hails from regions where Spanish is the mother tongue--and live flamenco ads an effervescent air of somewhere other than Philly. -
Tria (East)
1137 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA
This winning eastside version of the Rittenhouse original makes this corner of shine and oenophiles swoon.
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Blue Mountain Vineyards
51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA
When heading to a favorite BYOB or just looking for something different, visit this wine shop of PA blends from the upstate vintner. -
Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA
Sample vintages like they do in Sonoma at this local winery that's simply a drive down the pike.
