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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
warm curried butternut squash bisque | coriander oil | toasted pepitas
2017 daou chardonnay (5 oz. pour)
seared scallops | salsify + brown butter purée | caper + olive relish | hazelnut crumbs
2016 bodegas borsao blanco (5 oz. pour)
rolled petite lasagna | prosciutto + spinach | parmigino-reggiano béchamel
2015 cass "vintage ted" red blend (5 oz. pour)
2nd
red wine braised beef osso buco | parsnip + bacon mousseline | sauce bordelaise
2016 daou "pessimist" red blend (5 oz. pour)
sumac spiced pumpkin | dried fruit wild rice | garlic kale
2016 tres picos garnacha (5 oz. pour)
pan roasted butterfish | vanilla cauliflower purée | romanesco + wild mushroom hash
2016 croix "narrow gauge" chardonnay (5 oz. pour)
3rd
“not yo momma’s” tiramisu | whipped mascarpone | marsala + rum dipped lady fingers | espresso + cocoa powder
diplomatico "reserva" 12 yr venezuelan rum (1 oz. pour)
white chocolate mousse | ginger scented berry gazpacho | brown sugar crisp
2017 michele chiarlo "nivole" moscato d'asti (3 oz. pour)
aged gouda | sweet quince marmalade | butter brioche | toasted almonds
2014 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
2017 Daou Chardonnay ~ $17
(Paso Robles) Winemaker's Notes: Floral and fragrant with a beautiful nose offering an abundance of pear and white peach aromas, fresh vanilla bean crème brulee, and star jasmine. Secondary layers reveal pineapple, papaya and crushed filberts, with nutmeg and lemon zest accents. Vibrant and zesty on the palate while maintaining its lush silkiness and voluptuous, mouth-filling texture. Bright tropical fruit flavors of mango, pineapple and kiwi, laced with hazelnut and honeysuckle, as well as subtle hints of banana cream pie. Clean and persistent on the finish, creamy and rich with Asian pear, citrus and vanilla, this delightful wine becomes a truly memorable experience.
2016 Bodegas Borsao Blanco ~ $9
(Spain) 50% Chardonnay + 50% Macabeo. Winemaker's Notes: Straw yellow color. Has strong citric and tropical fruit aromas. In the mouth it’s creamy and fresh, in perfect harmony with the acidity.
2015 Cass "Vintage Ted" Red Blend ~ $42
(Paso Robles) Winemaker's Notes: An original, hand crafted blend featuring select barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Mourvèdre (25%) and Petit Verdot (5%). Vintage Ted welcomes you with intoxicating aromas of mulberry, black cherry, cigar box, and cassis liquor. Elements of pipe tobacco, wild raspberry and dusted violet play well with essence of plum compote and smoked vanilla. Savory cocoa and fresh milled coffee give way to a lasting, memorable finish. 400 cases produced.
2016 Daou "Pessimist" Red Blend ~ $21
(Paso Robles) Winemaker's Notes: 54% Petit Sirah, 27% Syrah + 19% Zinfandel. Intense red fruit aromas of cherry, raspberry and rhubarb are complemented by an undercurrent of blue and black fruits; blueberry, blackberry and plum. Accompanying them are mushroom and allspice notes, accented with chocolate and hints of toffee and vanilla. Bright and vibrant on the palate, flavors of cherry, cranberry and pomegranate dance on the tongue. A silky texture coupled with a lovely cinnamon spiciness produces a memorable, mouthwatering sensorial experience. Multilayered and complex, with an extraordinary combination of harmonious flavors and aromas, this wine delivers in exquisite fashion, and the finish is long enough for one to ponder the depth and complexity of the sensations the wine offers.
2016 Tres Picos Garnacha ~ $17
(Spain) Winemaker's Notes: Very intense cherry red color with tones of purple. Nose has a great concentration of ripe red fruit aromas with floral nuances. A well structured, rich wine with flavors of blackberry and plum balanced with background notes of leather and vanilla in the evolution and with soft silky tannins in the long finish.
2016 Croix "Narrow Gauge" Chardonnay ~ $33
(Russian River Valley) Winemaker's Notes: A fuller, yet bright and refreshing style of Chardonnay, this wine has a golden straw presence in the glass with a bouquet of raw honey, marmalade, fresh citrus zest, toasted pine nuts, rocky flints, all spice, toasted oak and lusciousness on the nose that is ever so inviting. Island ripe pineapple, apple, stone fruit, and crisp pear leave the mouth watering in a cascade of pleasure. The balance of crisp, fresh and savory draws you in for another taste. Anticipated maturity window: 2018 to 2021.
Diplomatico "Reserva Exclusiva" Venezuelan 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.
2017 Michele Chiarlo "Nivole" Moscato d'Asti ~ $20
(Italy) Winemaker's Notes: This sweet, fragrant, lightly sparkling wine has vivid aromas and flavors of peach, apricot, grapefruit and sage on a light body with a delicate finish typical of Moscato d’Asti. An excellent companion to fresh pastries and fruit such as strawberries and peaches.
2014 Margerum "Late Harvest" Sauvignon Blanc ~ $24
(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 crème brûlée, or salty cheeses.
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