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Cost: $42.50 Chef's 5-Course Tasting Menu + $20 Paired Wine Flight
Please join us (21 and up only, please) this Saturday anytime from 5:00 on for our weekly chef's 5-course tasting menu. The menu selections and wine flights change every week. Cost is a mere forty-two-fifty for all five courses and twenty bucks for all five paired wines. If you'd prefer not to order the paired wine flight, wines by the glass or bottle, as well as beer and cocktails, are also available. Here are the details for this upcoming Saturday. Wine notes and bottle prices are at the end of this announcement if you're interested.
NOTE: Due to the complexity of this menu we regret that we will be unable to accommodate any modifications to the menu. This includes allergies and food sensitivities.
CHEF'S 5-COURSE TASTING MENU ~ $42.50 | WINE PAIRING FLIGHT ~ $20
Shrimp Tartare | Uni + Citrus Emulsion | Radish + Carrot Salad
2016 Bokisch Garnacha Blanca (3 oz. pour)
Spring Vegetable Galette | Pine Nut + Carrot Top Pesto
2016 Borsao Rosé (3 oz. pour)
Pan Seared Pork Belly | Bacon Braised Swiss Chard | Creamy White Polenta | Pork Pan Jus
2016 Frog's Leap Zinfandel (3 oz. pour)
Butter Basted Beef Steak | Crushed Potato Hash | Roasted Spring Vegetables
2015 Relieve “Ciclo” Nebbiolo (3 oz. pour)
Lemon Verbena Panna Cotta | Creme Fraiche + Strawberry Sorbet | Candied Rhubarb
2013 Margerum "Late Harvest" Sauvignon Blanc (3 oz. pour)
LOCATION & PHONE
Wine Vault & Bistro is located in the heart of San Diego between Little Italy and Old Town at 3731-A India Street on the upstairs terrace. Follow the black handrail up the stairs from the sidewalk to our front door. Our phone number is (619) 295-3939.
PARKING ~ FREE & PAID
Valet parking is available for $8.00. The drop-off point is two doors south of our entrance in front of Shakespeare Pub at the corner of India and Winder. Also, on-street parking is usually available within a 3-block radius. Remember that it’s OK to park in yellow commercial zones after 6:00 and that meters are also free after 6:00. You can also park in the lot behind Shakespeare Pub two doors down, but do not park in El Indio's lot unless you want your car towed! If you can’t find parking next to the restaurant, there’s always LOTS OF PARKING on San Diego Avenue and the adjacent side streets just past the Chevron station across Washington Street. So please don't drive yourself crazy endlessly going around in circles waiting to pounce on that perfect spot when there's TONS OF PARKING less than three blocks away!
WINE NOTES & BOTTLE PRICES
2016 Bokisch Garnacha Blanca ~ $16
(Lodi) Winemaker's Notes: 100% Garnacha Blanca. This Garnacha Blanca is luscious, full-bodied white and is aged in 14% new French Oak. This vintage is distinct because of the native yeast fermentation which imparts a more complex natural reflection of the vineyard and soils. It has a delicate, light straw color and aromatics of Fuji apple, dried white nectarine, honeysuckle and tapioca. Round full flavors of honeydew melon, watermelon juice, and Bosc pear end with a touch of fresh tarragon. Pair with roast chicken stuffed with fresh lemon and herbs or savory roasted garlic custard.
2016 Borsao Rosé ~ $9
(Spain) 100% Grenache. Winemaker's Notes: Red luminescent color with warm glows. Has a strong aroma of berries and sweets. Very young and fresh in the mouth, well balanced with its acidity, rich in floral nuances and spices.
2016 Frog's Leap Zinfandel ~ $26
(Napa Valley) Winemaker's Notes: A Zinfandel that draws its power from sophistication instead of raw alcohol content. Made in the classic field blend style including significant portions of Petite Sirah and Carignane.
2015 Relieve “Ciclo” Nebbiolo ~ $32
(Valle de Guadalupe) winemaker's Notes: This wine is aged 12 months in American oak and has true Nebbiolo color. The nose has red/blue fruit, brown spice, a touch of oak and a trace of rubber. The palate has sweet raspberry, cherry, blueberry and a touch of coconut. This is very light bodied for a Mexican wine with fantastic acidity - long end palate and easy drinking.
2013 Margerum "Late Harvest" Sauvignon Blanc ~ $19
(Santa Barbara County) Winemaker's Notes: Nose of juicy fruit, honey and ripe melon. Pleasantly sweet yet not cloying attack of more ripe fruit nicely balanced with rich Meyer lemon acidity in the evolution and long finish. Will age gracefully through 2020 developing nectar-like aromatics and becoming richer and even more honeyed. A well balanced dessert wine that pairs well with fruit salad, custardy desserts like creme brulee, or salty cheeses.
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