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Wine Vault & Bistro: $27.50 Prix Fixe 3-Course Menu + Wine Flights

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    Fri, May 25, 2018 (5:30 PM - 10:00 PM)

Wine Vault & Bistro
3731-A India Street
San Diego, CA 92103
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Cost: $27.50 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner + $15 Wine Pairing

Please join us (21 and up only, please!) every Friday for our $27.50 prix fixe 3-course menu and wine flights. The menu changes weekly based on whatever's fresh and in season. Please RSVP to 619.295.3939. We are open from 5:30 to 10:00 and accept reservations anytime between 5:30 and 8:00. Here’s this Friday’s line-up. (Subject to change)

PRIX FIXE 3-COURSE DINNER - 27.50 | WINE PAIRING - 15
pick one from each category below

1st
crispy duck tacos | spicy hoisin bbq sauce | napa cabbage slaw
2014 bokisch tempranillo (5 oz. pour)

strawberry salad | fresh burrata | toasted pistachios | pickled rhubarb | wild arugula
2017 las nubes “jaak" rosé (5 oz. pour)

saffron poached shrimp | white bean hummus | artisan flat bread
2016 mauritson sauvignon blanc (5 oz. pour)

2nd
miso roasted alaskan cod | soy seasoned dashi | caramelized choy sum | ginger sticky rice
2015 keenan chardonnay (5 oz. pour)

grilled santa maria style tri-tip steak | charro beans | spanish rice
2015 relieve “ciclo” nebbiolo (5 oz. pour)

sautéed parmesan gnocchi | roasted romanesco | swiss chard
2012 cent'anni "buoni anni" sangiovese (5 oz. pour)

3rd
brown butter cake | sweet cream gelato | macerated huckleberries
nv dios baco pedro ximenez sherry (2 oz. pour)

kahlúa soaked lady fingers | whipped mascarpone cheese | burnt cinnamon crèma
diplomatico "reserva exclusiva" 12-year-old venezuelan rum (1 oz. pour)

jamon wrapped medjool date | manchego cheese | wild arugula
2013 margerum "late harvest" sauvignon blanc (3 oz. pour)

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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 at the corner of India and Winder. On-street parking is also 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
2014 Bokisch Tempranillo ~ $19
(Lodi) Winemaker's Notes: 99% Tempranillo + 1% Graciano. Deep Purple. That is what meets your eye as you twirl this gorgeous wine in your glass. Aromas of Bing cherry and ripe Santa Rosa plums combine with hints of cedar smoke, sage and cocoa powder. The 2014 Tempranillo exhibits a mélange of dark berries on the palate with dark chocolate, carob and tart raspberry plum jam. The beautifully structured tannins make this a perfect wine for aging in the Spanish tradition of Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Enjoy now and for many years into the future! Pair with peppercorn crusted filet mignon with wild mushrooms port sauce or a traditional whole roasted chicken seasoned with smoked paprika and preserved lemons. 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast.

2017 Las Nubes “Jaak” Rosé ~ $18
(Valle de Guadalupe) Winemaker's Notes: 40% Grenache, 40% Carignan + 20% Zinfandel. Intense nose of good expression, open aroma in fruit character, clean and elegant, notes of pineapple, apple, pear, light floral touches and great balance, equilibrium and harmony are presented. Wine of medium high intensity taste, dry, pleasant and balanced acidity, long-standing fresh wine, good body and fruity aftertaste confirming its aromatic aspect and elegant expression. Pair with all types of shell products such as clams, oysters, lobster and shrimp.

2016 Mauritson Sauvignon Blanc ~ $15
(Dry Creek Valley) Winemaker's Notes: Our Sauvignon Blanc is gorgeously fruity. The aroma is a beautiful balance of young white peach flesh, papaya, and delicate white blossom. There is a pervasive vein of minerality and fresh pine sap. The entry is bright and focused. On the palate, notes of candied grapefruit dance with flavors of summer melon and lime zest. The finish is clean and soft with balanced acidity. Enjoy this wine with light appetizers, salads, seafood dishes or on its own on a warm summer evening.

2015 Keenan Chardonnay ~ $26
(Spring Mountain Estate, Napa Valley) Winemaker's Notes: 100% Chardonnay. The finished wine shows citrus, ripe pear and green apple in the nose. Hints of lush white peach are noticed as the wine opens up. The sur-lie aging has added richness and complexity, and a touch of toasty oak returns on the finish. A food worthy wine whose crisp acidity and medium body will accompany a wide variety of cuisine. ~ Review by Robert Parker: Displays plenty of minerality, some citrus oil, and hints of tropical fruit and tangerine. It is medium to full-bodied, has intense flavors, great acid, and a long, clean, pure finish that lasts a good 30+ seconds. This is a beautiful Chardonnay to drink over the next 4-5 years."

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.

2012 Cent'Anni "Buoni Anni" Sangiovese ~ $22
(Santa Ynez Valley) Winemaker's Notes: The aromas of spice and violets are here; complemented by plum, currants and bing cherry. The wine has a wonderful silky texture. The tannins and firm acidity are present but integrated. Even though it is grown in one of the cooler climates in California, the grapes are physiologically mature. The firm but benevolent framework makes it a wine that is drinkable now.

NV Dios Baco Pedro Ximenez Sherry (500ml) ~ $17
(Spain) Intensely rich nose of sweet molasses and raisins with faint background aromas of coffee and licorice. Thick, viscous attack of rich raisin flavors perfectly balanced with just the right amount of acidity in the evolution so as not to make the flavors cloying. Long, non-tannic finish with an ever-so-faint background hint of spiciness that contributes to its complexity and also helps make the flavors non-cloying. Rated one of the "100 Best Buys" by Wine Enthusiast, this unusual but versatile, black-and-thick-as-motor-oil dessert wine is great by itself, or simply drizzled over vanilla ice cream, or to accompany cigars. Cooks also use it to impart an unbelievably complex flavor to stews, soups and braised meats. Once opened, it has a shelf life of at least a month. 17.0% alcohol.

Diplomatico "Reserva Exclusiva" Rum
(Venezuela) An elegant and complex sipping rum carefully crafted from the purest of sugar cane honeys. It is delicately distilled in ancient copper pot stills and aged in small oak casks for up to twelve years. Marrying a unique body with excellent balance has made it a reference for rum lovers and connoisseurs throughout the world. Amber in color, with a complex nose and flavors of maple syrup, orange peel, brown sugar, licorice, and sweet toffee fudge. Seductive and elegant finish.

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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