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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
herb roasted quail | mediterranean couscous | moroccan spiced carrots | crushed pistachios
2012 saxon brown " fighting brothers cuvée" semillon (5 oz. pour)
roasted asparagus salad | spring vegetables | heirloom radishes | shaved parmesan | dijon vinaigrette
2017 collemassari "melacce" vermentino (5 oz. pour)
pan seared scallop | confit celery root | brown butter | caper preserved lemon oil
2016 stolpman "l'avion" roussanne (5 oz. pour)
2nd
cantonese style steamed grouper | forbidden black rice | sweet soy broth | roasted shiitake
2016 croix "narrow gauge" pinot noir (5 oz. pour)
roasted ribeye steak | caramelized fennel | black-pepper demi glace
2013 saxon brown "fighting brothers" syrah (5 oz. pour)
mushroom + kale tostada | crushed white beans | charred pepper cream | tomato + cumin emulsion
2016 grattamacco "bolgheri" rosso (5 oz. pour)
3rd
milk chocolate pot de crème | pecan ice cream | sugar cookie crumble
2014 margerum "late harvest" sauvignon blanc (3 oz. pour)
citrus scented buttermilk cake | poppy seed glaze | elderberry macerated strawberries
2017 michele chiarlo "nivole" moscato d'asti (3 oz. pour)
roquefort blue cheese | thyme + honey pear | pumpernickel toast | walnut mousse
nv williams & humbert canasta cream sherry (2 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
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.
2017 ColleMassari "Melacce" Vermentino ~ $17
(Italy) Winemaker's Notes: Very clean with a fruity-fresh first sip. Aromas of Granny Smith apple, white peach and sweet limes, as well as a hint of exotic fruits, are. Crisp and dry on the palate with fantastic minerality.
2016 Stolpman "L'Avion" Roussanne ~ $30
(Ballard Canyon) Winemaker's Notes: 90% Roussanne + 10% Chardonnay. It goes through malolactic fermentation and it is bottled unfiltered. 2016 was a smooth, moderate vintage and the old vines steadily ripened the Roussanne. In the late 1930s, teenage cattle rancher Anchor Johnson and his buddies landed their rickety plane down the straight chute where Roussanne is now planted. The young men would park the plane under the oak tree at the end of the dirt strip. Roussanne rows now run lengthwise along the old runway, creating the inspiration for the lanes on the L’Avion label. Wine destined for L’Avion must go through three cuts. First, only the two older blocks of Roussanne are eligible for L’Avion. Then, only the prettiest, evenly “Rousse” - or sun tanned - clusters are selected by Cuadrilla. At last, only the favorite barrels are included for L’Avion. At the end of the day, L’Avion accounts for 25-33% of the total Roussanne production each year.
2016 Croix "Narrow Gauge" Pinot Noir ~ $44
(Russian River Valley) Winemaker's Notes: A fuller, broader and savory style of Pinot Noir, the nose opens with aromatic concentrations of sweet tobacco, rose water, black cherries and allspice. The palate is exotic, expansive, yet focused with tongue curling acidity and a savory glide that finishes with substantial length on the palate. The body is surprisingly full without overwhelming the tasting experience. This is pure enjoyment. Bravo! Anticipated maturity: 2019 to 2025.
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.
2016 Grattamacco "Bolgheri" Rosso ~ $29
(Italy) This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese opens with aromas of black currant, Mediterranean scrub and cedar. The juicy palate offers dried black cherry, mocha and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins.
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.
NV Yalumba Antique Tawny (375ml) ~ $19
(Australia) Winemaker's Notes: This outstanding old dessert wine is deep tawny in color, with an aroma featuring dried fruits, caramel and spices with elegant brandy spirit and hints of wood aged rancio. The palate is richly flavored featuring chocolate and caramel with fine spirit characters and persistent aftertaste of dried fruits and nutty nuances. The texture is sweet and smooth with roundness from the wood maturation and brandy spirit filling out the middle palate and providing the firm, drying finish.
NV Williams & Humbert Canasta Cream Sherry ~ $22
(Spain) Winemaker's Notes: Figs and raisins, with nice hints of dark chocolate and vanilla. Hints of Gianduja, walnut cake, and slight peppery notes of a dry Oloroso, with a faint smoky note. Smooth and attractive, good start. The attack feels soft, picking up strength over time. Caramel sweets with nice crème brûlée notes. Hazelnuts again. Fades on Turkish coffee with a dark cocoa bitter touch. It does not feel sticky or overwhelmingly sweet – at its core you feel a good Oloroso.
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