Before Scottsdale had a wine bar on every corner, Postino taught the Valley that good wine did not require a sommelier’s lecture or a resort bill. The Highland outpost on Scottsdale Road runs the Arizona-born formula intact: bruschetta boards, approachable pours, zero pretension.
Pick four bruschette, argue about the choices, and get a bottle. It’s the Valley’s default first date for good reason — low stakes, shareable food, easy exit.
When to go: before 5 PM for $6 glasses, or a Monday or Tuesday for the bottle-and-board deal. Weekend evenings mean a wait, so put your name in and walk the block.