Vegan-Friendly Downtown Spot Hiding Natural Wine Cred
Downtown · Burlington · New American with Vegan Options · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 18, 2026
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You walk into what looks like a classic Burlington neighborhood bar — exposed brick, a lively crowd, menu full of vegan-friendly comfort food — and the wine list surprises you. It's not trying to be a wine bar, but someone clearly gave a damn when putting this together. The Spanish natural wine on special is the first sign you're not just dealing with a Meiomi-and-move-on situation.
The list runs 30 to 50 bottles with a leaning toward eclectic and internationally sourced picks, which is more than most casual downtown spots bother with. The presence of Gulp Hablo Orange Wine from Casas Altas in Spain signals a real interest in the natural and organic wine world — that's not a bottle you stock by accident. Regional depth is limited, and there are likely some safe crowd-pleasers rounding out the list, but the direction is clearly more curious than corporate. For Burlington, this is punching above its weight.
Eight to fourteen options by the glass keeps things accessible without overwhelming a table that came here for nachos and a Buffalo seitan sandwich. Rotation appears to happen, with Instagram-promoted bottle specials suggesting the by-the-glass program gets some active curation. Nothing here screams 'wine bar,' but you'll find something worth drinking.
Gulp Hablo Orange Wine (Casas Altas, Spain) — Ask at service — featured as bottle special
A Spanish orange wine from a producer that takes natural winemaking seriously. At a casual New American spot with fair markups and a Monday half-price bottle program, this is the move — especially if you're splitting a bottle on a Monday night.
Gulp Hablo Orange Wine (Casas Altas, Spain)
Most people at this bar are ordering cocktails or IPAs, which means the Gulp Hablo orange wine is flying under the radar. It's an adventurous pour from a legitimate Spanish natural producer, and it genuinely works with the vegan-forward menu in ways a standard Chardonnay never would.
House red or white (unlisted generic)
The research doesn't surface specific house wine producers here, which is usually a sign they're unremarkable. At a place with Gulp Hablo on the list, defaulting to the unnamed house pour is a waste of the opportunity in front of you.
Gulp Hablo Orange Wine (Casas Altas, Spain) + Nachos with Vegan Cashew Cheese
Orange wine's oxidative, tannic edge cuts right through the richness of cashew cheese and holds its own against the salt and spice of loaded nachos. It's an unconventional call that actually works — and honestly, it's the kind of pairing that makes you feel like you figured something out.
Monday — Half-priced wine bottles every Monday, available during afternoon and evening service.
🎲 The Bottom Line
The Daily Planet isn't a wine destination, but it has the instincts of one — a thoughtful natural wine pick, Monday half-price bottles, and fair pricing in a casual room that doesn't take itself too seriously. Send a friend here on a Monday and tell them to ask about the orange wine.
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