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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
heirloom tomato + summer melon salad | market cucumbers | green harissa | purslane
2018 borsao rosé (5 oz. pour)
caramelized fennel + black pepper pork sausage | parmesan polenta | red wine stewed summer peppers
2016 vina cobos "cocodrilo" bordeaux blend (5 oz. pour)
japanese yellowtail | yuzu shoyu emulsion | lentil + caraway crisp | crispy ginger togorashi
2015 treana blanc (5 oz. pour)
2nd
pan roasted wild king salmon | smoked marble potatoes | pole beans | sauce gribiche
2015 melville "estate" pinot noir (5 oz. pour)
duck confit | balsamic glazed lentils du puy | roasted summer vegetables | (vegetarian option: duck replaced with stuffed summer squash)
2016 cass "rockin' one" red blend (5 oz. pour)
smoked baby back pork ribs | spicy soy + honey glaze | crispy ginger + peanut crumble | thai fried rice
2017 turley "estate" zinfandel (5 oz. pour)
3rd
chefs whim charcuterie and artisan cheese plate | red wine + shallot mostarda | marinated olives | flat bread
2014 margerum "late harvest" sauvignon blanc (3 oz. pour)
elderflower macerated strawberries | semolina cake | orange scented whip | mixed nut crunch
cuarenta y tres "licor 43" spanish vanilla liqueur (1.5 oz. pour)
dark chocolate pot de crème | whipped vanilla creme | bourbon cherry compote
mudslide cocktail served on the rocks (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
2018 Borsao Rosé ~ $9
(Spain) 100% Grenache. Winemaker's Notes: Red luminescent color with warm glows. Has a strong aroma of berries and sweets. Very young and fresh in the mouth, well balanced with its acidity, rich in floral nuances and spices.
2016 Viña Cobos "Cocodrilo" Red Blend ~ $26
(Argentina) Winemaker's Notes: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 9% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot + 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep red with violet tones. The nose displays aromas of blueberry, blackberry, chocolate and spice. Highly concentrated flavors and sweet, soft tannins give substantial body and structure to the palate.
2015 Treana Blanc ~ $21
(Central Coast) Winemaker's Notes: 45% Viognier, 45% Marsanne + 10% Roussanne. A stunning example of a new world Rhone blend with aromas and flavors of pineapple, dried apricot, peach and Clementine orange that combine with floral notes of honeysuckle and elderflower. Sweet notes of marzipan, honey, graham cracker along with cinnamon and vanilla round out this complex, full-bodied and racy wine.
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 Cass "Rockin' One" Red Blend ~ $30
(Paso Robles) Winemaker's Notes: 42% Grenache, 27% Syrah, 21% Mourvèdre + 10% Petit Sirah. This wine exudes dark fruit elements ranging from wild blueberry to caramelized plum. Fine-grained tannin cascade over the palate staging dimensions of baked boysenberry, cranberry compote, cherry cola and roasted fennel seed. Underscored by a juicy acidity, the finish is seasoned with nuances of ground nutmeg, white peppercorn, candied vanilla and a skosh of blood orange zest.
2017 Turley "Estate" Zinfandel ~ $56
(Napa Valley) Review by Wine Advocate: 90 points. From the vineyards located around the winery, planted in 2006, the 2017 Zinfandel Turley Estate has a medium to deep ruby color with a very dark, broody nose of toasted coconut, fried herbs, turned earth, charcuterie and baked black and red fruits. Medium-bodied with a slick texture, it's very broody, earthy and savory in the mouth, featuring olive and meaty notes, with soft tannins and great freshness, finishing long and very savory.
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.
Cuarenta y Tres "Licor 43" Spanish Vanilla Liqueur
(Spain) Warm, complex nose of upfront vanilla followed by tangy sweet fruit, spices and dark rum. The palate is similar to the aroma with complex intermingling flavors of vanilla, spices, orange and cinnamon. Ends with a flavor similar to fine aged rum only sweeter. 62 proof.
Mudslide Cocktail
A decadent and creamy take on the classic mudslide cocktail featuring vodka, Kahlua, Irish Cream and half & half served on the rocks.
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