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Cost: $27.50 3-Course Prix Fix Menu + $15 Paired Wine Flight
If you missed the sold out Melville winemaker dinner last month with Chad Melville 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 featuring three of their Estate grown varietals, starting with their Chardonnay, followed by two superb reds: the Pinot Noir and the Syrah. The flight of all three wines is a ridiculously low twelve 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 crab and lamb chops special that pairs with the wines. Here's the menu special line-up:
Baked Blue Crab Bread Pudding | Melted Wild Ramps | Roasted Garlic Aïoli
(to enjoy with the "Estate" Chardonnay)
Sage Rubbed Lamb Chops | Smoked Farro Ragout | Beech Mushrooms | Parmesan Foam
(to enjoy with the "Estate" Pinot Noir and the "Estate" Syrah)
Dark Chocolate Tart | Rum Poached Cherries | Candied Walnuts | Vanilla Ice Cream
( to enjoy with Chateau Monet Liqueur Frambroise)
Here's the wine line-up:
MELVILLE WINE FLIGHT (3 oz. pours): $12
2015 Melville "Estate" Chardonnay
2015 Melville "Estate" Pinot Noir
2016 Melville "Estate" 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
2015 Melville "Estate" Chardonnay ~ $24
(Sta. Rita Hills) Winemaker's Notes: Delicate brass in color, with fruit driven aromatics of grilled pineapple, lemon zest, white peach and orange blossom springing from the glass. On the palate, notes of honey, fresh ginger and tarragon mingle with weightier impressions of sourdough bread, salted caramel and agave nectar. The wine boasts a rich and polished mouthfeel with a generous streak of acidity that anchors a chiseled and precise finish. 90 points, Wine Enthusiast.
2015 Melville "Estate" Pinot Noir ~ $28
(Sta. Rita Hills) Winemaker's Notes: Light garnet in color. Vivid aromatics of rhubarb, tangerine zest, fresh cranberry and juniper are immediately apparent while intriguing notes of eucalyptus, chanterelle mushroom, plum skin and green tea linger in the background. Focused and precise, with velvety tannins that frame its plush core as well as the lengthy and cohesive finish. 93 Points, Wine Enthusiast.
2016 Melville "Estate" Syrah ~ $28
(Sta. Rita Hills) Winemaker's Notes: Inky garnet in color. brilliant aromatics of ripe blue fruits, allspice and white pepper emanate from the glass. In the background, floral notes of lavender and violets intermingle with deeper components of prosciutto, buttered mushrooms and soy. The palate impression is tender and polished with a firm presence finishing with significant weight and focus. 96 Points, Wine Enthusiast.
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