February 07, 2024

Dr. Wine in Poblacion, Makati: A Glass and Platter of Goodness

A glass of wine and a platter of cold cuts and cheese, please!

Dr. Wine in Poblacion, Makati is a great place to sip and savor, delighting those who appreciate the art of wine and food pairing.

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A wine bar housing 150 types of the best wine, Dr. Wine’s impressive collection of vintages and other good stuff are personally tasted and chosen by the French sommelier owners Vincent and Eva Landais, Jean Philippe Guillot of AWC Wines Philippines, and Simon Côté of Apotheke Craft Spirits Co.

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The wine bar opened in August 2017 and easily became the most sought-after wine bars in the Metro, thanks to their excellent wine and cold cuts. Their menu features a range of delectable cheese platters, refreshing salad, and hearty mains that pair perfectly with the wines on offer. It’s a culinary delight for those who appreciate the art of wine and food pairing.

A certified crowd pleaser, The Doctor’s Platter (Php 1,980) is a great mix of cheese and cold cuts imported from France and Germany, including a homemade slice of country rustic pâté and chicken liver mousse with maple syrup imparting it a sweet flavor.

The Doctor’s Platter (Php 1,980) / IMAGE from Dr. Wine Poblacion Facebook page

For appetizers, Dr. Wine also has Salmon Rillettes (Php 475) served with artisan bread, Terrine de Foie Gras Au Torchon an L’Armagnac (Php 980) served with mango chutney and rustic toasted bread, and many, many more.

Terrine de Foie Gras Au Torchon an L’Armagnac (Php 980) / IMAGE from Dr. Wine Poblacion Facebook page

From their menu comes a Cheese Board (Php 990) with the chef’s cheese selection of the day served with a slice of pork rillettes, chicken liver mousse, vegetables pickes, and pineapple mostarda. Feel free to pair these with their collection of wine!

Cheese Board (Php 990) / IMAGE from Dr. Wine Poblacion Facebook page

Dr. Wine also serves fresh salads such as the Mr. Seguin’s Goat Cheese Salad (Php 680), a refreshing frisee salad topped with melted goat cheese, walnuts, and red beets generously drizzled with honey.

Mr. Seguin’s Goat Cheese Salad (Php 680) / IMAGE from Dr. Wine Poblacion Facebook page

Also for starters, warm the belly with soup. La Soupe A L’Oignon Gratinee (Php 550) with three kinds of onions, countryside bread crouton gratinated with emmental cheese on top. The hot sweet and tangy soup goes well with another starter, Escargots a la Bourguignonne (Php 590) of traditional Burgundy snails!

Escargots a la Bourguignonne (Php 590) / IMAGE from Dr. Wine Poblacion Facebook page

The Doctor’s Stairway to Heaven (Php 350) which is chocolate custard topped with whipped cream and crunchy orange tuille in a mason jar. Chocolates are not usually made sweet like this and you will surely come back to Dr. Wine for this!

The Doctor’s Stairway to Heaven (Php 350) / IMAGE from Dr. Wine Poblacion Facebook page

While you can enjoy a private dining room on the third floor complete with the sala, kitchen and long table, guests can also enjoy al fresco dining on the roofdeck bar, where they can also have some of their signature cocktails.

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So, if you’re in the mood to unwind with a glass of your favorite wine or explore new flavors in a cozy setting, Dr. Wine in Poblacion, Makati, is definitely worth a visit. Cheers!