The atmosphere is something that both Pyle and Madrazo take pride in. According to Pyle, Park 217 provides patrons with a laid-back environment where both wine experts and novices are welcome.

Jennifer Shahood, who is a bartender at Park 217, also described the wine bar as a warm, inviting place.

“I love the people, I love the product and I love the atmosphere,” said Shahood.

Pyle’s goal for Park 217 is to make wine affordable for everyone. Wine at the Butte bar ranges from $6 to $9 per glass. When it comes to selecting wines, Pyle tries to pick those that offer patrons a lot of bang for their buck. She strays away from wines that are expensive merely because of the notoriety of their brand name or region. Instead she opts for “hidden gems” — wines that are off the beaten path but “really deliver” in terms of flavor.

According to Pyle, one of these hidden gems is the Cantine Colosi Nero d'Avola, which she describes as “juicy” and containing notes of cherry, berry and a little bit of spice.

“It has enough backbone to make things interesting, but it’s not too dry and bitter,” said Pyle.

Park 217 also offers light snacks, local craft beers and mixed drinks.