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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
Local Heirloom Tomatoes | Pickled Watermelon Rind | Crescenza Cheese | Peppercorn + Basil Oil
2016 Paul Hobbs "Crossbarn" Chardonnay (3 oz. pour)
Roasted Ruby Trout | Citrus Salad | Fish Sauce + Brown Butter Caramel
2017 Cass Viognier (3 oz. pour)
Housemade Pappardelle Pasta | Crispy Pork Belly | Egg Yolk Cream | Spring Peas
2012 Cent'Anni "Buoni Anni" Sangiovese (3 oz. pour)
Hanger Steak | Balsamic Caramelized Onions | Stuffed Yukon Potato | Coffee Bean Bacon Jam
2014 Bokisch Graciano (3 oz. pour)
Chocolate Cookie | Burnt Cinnamon + Vanilla Ice Cream | Almond + Hazelnut Praline
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 Paul Hobbs "Crossbarn" Chardonnay ~ $23
(Sonoma Coast) Winemaker's Notes: Daffodil yellow with aromas of Bartlett pear, yellow peach, and citrus/yellow flowers. On the palate, there are flavors of juicy pink lady apple, fresh guava, and apricot. The texture is creamy, energetic, long and salivating.
2017 Cass Viognier ~ $18
(Paso Robles) Winemaker's Notes: Aromatic, fruit forward and fresh acidity. A nose of plump apricot, golden apple, spiced pineapple and honeysuckle. The palate brings forth ripe nectarine, pressed peach, coconut custard and gingerbread. Great as an apertif, or pair with summer salads, grilled fish, or spicy Asian cuisine.
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.
2014 Bokisch Graciano ~ $19
(Lodi) 100% Graciano. Winemaker's Notes: Aromas of blueberries and blackberries combine with the earthiness of a forest floor and end with hints of cinnamon and blackberry syrup. Bold, juicy flavors of blackberry jam, blueberry pie and fruit roll-up with natural acidity adding great balance to the silky smooth flavors and the long finish. There is a reason this is one of our favorite varieties and an essential component of the best Spanish Riojas.
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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