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Cost: $27.50 3-Course Prix Fix Menu + $15 Paired Wine Flight
If you missed the sold out Saxon Brown winemaker dinners last year, with the charismatic Jeff Gaffner, please join us (21 and up only, please) this Thursday anytime from 5:30 on for another opportunity to sample these excellent wines.
We're starting with their superb "Fightin Brothers" Semillon, followed by two reds: the "Stonewall Block" Zinfandel and the "Fighting Brothers" Syrah. The flight of all three wines is a ridiculously low fifteen bucks. Wine notes and bottle prices are at the end of this announcement if you're interested.
In addition to the regular twenty-seven-fifty 3-course prix fixe bistro menu (which includes vegetarian options), we're also featuring a delicious quail & ribeye steak special that pairs with the wines. Here's the menu special line-up:
Dry Herb Roasted Quail | Mediterranean Couscous | Moroccan Spiced Carrots | Crushed Pistachios
(to enjoy with the "Fighting Brothers" Semillon)
Roasted Ribeye Steak | Caramelized Fennel | Black-Pepper Demi Glace
(to enjoy with the "Stonewall Block" Zinfandel and the "Fighting Brothers" Syrah)
Milk Chocolate Pot De Crème | Pecan Ice Cream | Sugar Cookie Crumble
(to enjoy with Margerum "Late Harvest" Sauvignon Blanc)
Here's the wine line-up:
SAXON BROWN WINE FLIGHT (3 oz. pours): $15
2012 Saxon Brown " Fighting Brothers Cuvée" Semillon
2013 Saxon Brown "Stonewall Block" Zinfandel
2013 Saxon Brown "Fighting Brothers" Syrah
RSVP ~ (619) 295-3939
Reservations are highly recommended.
SO YOU DON'T LIKE THESE WINES, EH?
In addition to the featured wine flight, we'll also have these and other wines available by the glass or bottle, as well as the usual pairing flight. We also have a full bar with lots of premium libations and attitude adjusters.
SO YOU DON'T LIKE THE DINNER SPECIAL, EH?
In addition to the special mentioned above, we'll also have several other 3-course menus (including vegetarian options) available. The bistro menu changes every week but you can get an example of a typical one by visiting our website, clicking on the calendar link and then clicking on a recent Friday.
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. 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
2012 Saxon Brown " Fighting Brothers Cuvée" Semillon ~ $15
(Sonoma County) Winemaker's Notes: Exotic notes of white peach, citrus blossom and fig permeate this incredibly lively, refreshing and food-friendly Semillon. The crisp, high-toned fruit flavors are beautifully supported by the wonderfully rich, slightly yeasty mouthfeel. The wine finishes with tremendous length and finesse, ending with a flourish of floral accents.
2013 Saxon Brown "Stonewall Block" Zinfandel ~ $28
(Sonoma Valley) Review by California Wine Advisors ~ 94 points: Classic, hedonistic and flamboyant, with ripe red and black fruits, kirsch, vanilla and nutmeg. The palate fills the mouth with a warm cocoa powder and bramble burst. Robert Parker calls it a full-throttle, beautifully pure, rich, berry-scented, peppery, meaty Zinfandel, with loads of black fruits, good acidity, and outstanding purity. It is a serious Zinfandel to drink through 2023.
2013 Saxon Brown "Fighting Brothers" Syrah ~ $28
(Sonoma Coast) Winemaker's Notes: Combines rich, dense flavors built around meaty dark berry, dark blossom, cedar, pepper and spice notes, with a roasted herb accent woven amid the elegant tannins. Supple texture. Drink now through 2022.
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