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Cost: $27.50 3-Course Prix Fix Menu + $15 Paired Wine Flight
If you missed our epic sold out winemaker dinner with Chris Ringland, the living legend who has the most perfect 100 point scores of any winemaker in the entire world, 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 wines from Chris Ringland's portfolio in Spain. The first will be the Borsao Rosé followed by his Alto Moncayo "Veraton" Garnacha and finally the "Zarihs" Syrah. ("Zarihs" is Shiraz spelled backwards). All of these wines come from Campo Borja area of northern Spain. Those of you who went on our Spain tours several years ago will have fond memories of visiting both of these wineries. After discovering the similarities between the terriors of Australia and this part of Spain, Chris planted Shiraz there 16 years ago. The flight of all three wines is a ridiculously low sixteen 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 osso buco Special that pairs with the wines. Here's the menu special line-up:
Chilled Heirloom Tomato Salmorejo | Gribiche | Crispy Jamōn
(to enjoy with the Rosé)
Red Wine Braised Beef Osso Buco | Roasted Garlic Crispy Potatoes | Charred Onions | Black Pepper Jus
(to enjoy with the "Veraton" Garnacha and the "Zarihs" Syrah)
Dark Chocolate Parfait | Chiffon Cake | Milk Chocolate Mousse | Rum Cherries | Hazelnut Brittle
(to enjoy by itself or with a glass of Chateau Monet Liqueur Framboise)
Here's the wine line-up:
CHRIS RINGLAND SPANISH WINE FLIGHT (3 oz. pours) ~ $16
2018 Borsao Rosé
2016 Alto Moncayo "Veraton" Garnacha
2015 Borsao "Zarihs" 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
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 Alto Moncayo "Veraton" Garnacha ~ $30
(Spain) Winemaker's Notes: Inky purple. A heady bouquet evokes ripe red berries, anise, mocha and pungent fresh flowers. Supple and sweet on entry, then more structured in the middle, offering deep, mineral-accented dried strawberry and cherry liqueur flavors. Takes a spicy turn on the long, sappy finish, which echoes the pure red berry qualities.
2015 Borsao "Zarihs" Syrah ~ $22
(Spain) Winemaker's Notes: 100% Syrah. This wine is opaque red-black with a crimson-purple rim. Powerful aromas provide an impression of blackberries, with a hint of wood smoke and sweet vanilla. The nose begins to open up and develops notes of dark chocolate. The initial impact on the palate is very full bodied, with a plush, soft structure. Flavours of dark berries dominate; wild blackberries and dried plums, with notes of espresso coffee. Pairs with rice based dishes like paella, beef, pork, pasta, and grilled vegetables.
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