Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar

giovanni rosso, barolo

the 2017 barolo is a beautiful wine to drink now and over the next few years. bright, floral and ethereal. all the elements simply fall into place effortlessly. sweet, perfumed aromatics and silky red berry fruit give this airy barolo tons of charm. the barolo is a blend of equal parts serralunga, castiglione falletto and the town of barolo, a classic mix of the old school vineyard sites. high society, party of 1.....

caravan by darioush, cab sauv blend

caravan shares the pedigree of darioush's signature cabs, but displays a bit more ripe fruit with an elegantly textured finish. drawing inspiration from the left-bank in bordeaux, there's a core of raspberry & black plum fruit with spices of cinnamon and nutmeg on the palate. if you were to make a high society club, darioush would be a founding member.

flowers, pinot noir

this iteration of flowers multi vineyard blend from western sonoma is a bit lush compared to some other vintages, perhaps due to the warmth of the 2014 growing season, yet it's stitched together by brisk coastal acidity and the tannins of fruit grown on sandy ridgetops. flowers sits atop the clouds on the sonoma coast making it a perfect fit for the high society.

rombauer chardonnay

belle glos pinot noir | "los alturas"

cristal champagne

ghost block cabernet

chateau d'yquem

blood orange margarita

el jimador tequila, agave, blood orange puree, lime.

careless whisper

ford's gin, spiced pear liqueur, rosemary syrup, lemon, prosecco.

rosé sangria

rosé wine, hangar 1 rosé vodka, strawberry purée, simple syrup, lime.

2014 roark wine company

ryan roark has a very common wine story. i mean most guys growing up in texas dream of interning in france and new zealand right? not so much i'd guess. but here he is, a one man show at his self named winery. most don't think of santa ynez as being a hotbed for merlot but this one is very napaesque. bigger fruit and very silky smooth.

2011 neal family, cabernet sauvignon, napa valley

never trust a winemaker that doesn't know how to drive a tractor and a forklift. these skills have a direct connection to day-to-day winemaking that almost guarantees great wine. mark neal is a tractor driving man and this focus on hands on winemaking that clearly comes through. complex layers of smoke, cinnamon, currant with persistent tannins, creating a lingering, dark fruit finish.

2012 krutz family cellars "magnolia", cabernet sauvignon, napa valley

if i was to tell you i had a glass of oakville cab for less than $15 a glass, you'd ask if you were being punk'd right? welp, i do and you should order it! while not named on the bottle, this is 100% from oakville vineyards and checks all the boxes: dark fruit, rich chocolate, cigar box with a tannic backbone and an ultra long finish.

2011 burgess, cabernet sauvignon, napa valley

since 1972 tom burgess has been pioneering modern viniculture in napa valley. hailing from howell mountain, this flagship cabernet speaks of elegance & style. frost reduced yields intensified remaining grapes to produce this exquisite vintage, boasting complex matured flavors accented with vanilla & balanced with toasty oak from barrel aging.

2012 finca decero "remolinos vineyard"

finca decero (meaning 'from scratch') have developed an 'amano' or 'by hand' approach that is human,

2013 coudoulet de beaucastel

in 2001, david givaudan acquired vineyards in cotes du rhone with very specific terroirs (clay & limestone), and generous sun exposure producing grapes rich in aromas and texture. givaudan farms sustainably and blends traditional and modern winemaking techniques. notes of cassis, plums and fresh red berries with hints of licorice, spices and truffle. supple but generous mouth feel with velvety tannins.

early spring risotto

carrot puree, pancetta, pea tendrils, green garlic, roasted spring onion, grana padano.

spicy fettuccine aglio e olio

garlic, parmesan, parsley, calabrian chilis, olive oil.

italian sausage mac n cheese

confit garlic, grilled broccoli rabe, fontina mornay, breadcrumbs.

calamari salad

chilled calamari, charred jimmy nardello pepper puree, cannellini bean salad

pan seared shrimp

chorizo-olive ragu, grilled bread

west indian curried dungeness crab cake

grilled pineapple salsa, papaya coulis, sorrel paint, yucca chip

grilled octopus

purple potato vichyssoise, corn escabeche, aji amarillo sauce, crispy shallots

ahi tartare*

hand line-caught tuna, lemon zest, sesame oil, soy, wasabi tobiko, sesame rice crackers

alaskan black cod*

soy glaze, ginger soy beurre blanc, orange oil, potato cake, ocean salad

seared scallops

yuca tater tots, passion fruit-aji amarillo sauce, mango salsa

austrailan lamb t-bones*

cherry-mint chimichurri.

dry aged swedish meatballs

rice grits, shiitake mushrooms, creamy demi-glace.

thai chicken

half chicken, coconut peanut sauce, lime, toasted peanuts.

beef barbacoa tacos

nopale salsa, tomatillo sauce.

lechon

crispy pork belly, rice cakes, pickled onions, sweet chili-soy glaze.

new york strip steak*

bearnaise butter, crispy confit potatoes.

braised beef short rib

mascarpone polenta, natural jus.

va de vi burger*

certified angus beef, special sauce, dill pickles, caramelized onions, american cheese, side of frites.

filet mignon

sofrito butter, crispy onions, smoked paprika whipped potatoes

volcano chicken

japanese bbq sauce, spicy kewpie mayo, furikake, scallions, steamed kaffir lime rice, mac salad

duck confit

herb spätzle, english peas, huckleberry-port gastric

buffalo chicken meatballs

pink peppercorn ranch, blue cheese tuile, buffalo sauce

nancy wheeler

cranberry juice, cinnamon simple, lime juice, ginger ale

steve harrington

lemonade, pear puree, lemon juice, club soda

the upside down

empress gin, giffard ginger liqueur, lemon juice, pear puree, ginger bitters.

hellfire club

barrel aged bruxo x mezcal, el jimador tequila, aperol, carpano antica sweet vermouth.

eleven

tito's vodka, giffard elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, cucumber, lime juice.

hopper

old forrester bourbon, frangelico, amaro montenegro, chocolate bitters.

prickly pear margarita

el jimador tequila, prickly pear puree, agave, lime juice.

fall spiced sangria

korbel brandy, red wine, orange juice, cointreau, cranberry juice, lemon juice, cinnamon simple.

mai tai | your tai | we all tai

chairman's reserve spiced rum, orange juice, cointreau, orgeat syrup, lime juice, dark rum float.

baba ganoush

aleppo pepper, za'atar, parsley, olive oil, grilled cauliflower bread

grilled broccolini

black garlic puree, romesco

saffron arancini

aborio rice, italian sausage, mozzarella, english peas, grana padano, calabrian chili tomato sauce

shishito peppers

miso butter, sea salt, sesame seeds

com ribs

chipotle aioli, cotija, cilantro, lime wedge

burrata

balsamic-honey, blackberries, puff pastry voulevant, olive oil, hazelnuts

pommes frites

fried kennebec potatoes tossed with olive oil, garlic, parsley

artisanal 3 - cheese plate

all 3 cheeses listed below, with toasted walnuts, seasonal fruit, sourdough crostini, house crackers, shallot jam, truffle honey, fig jam.

barely buzzed, beehive cheese company

espresso & lavender rub, full bodied, nutty flavor & smooth texture, cow's milk.

seascape, central coast creamery

buttery, notes of salted caramel, creamy, semi-hard, blend of cow's & goat's milk.

toma, point reyes farmstead cheese co.

semi-hard, smooth, creamy texture, creamy buttery flavor, grassy tang finish, cow's milk.

heirloom tomatoes

avocado green goddess, aged balsamic, olive oil, mache, grilled red onion.

watermelon

charred tomatoes, pistachios, pomegranate syrup, kaffir lime salt, feta cheese.

armenian cucumber salad

yuzu vinaigrette, dill yogurt, pea shoots, shaved leeks, avocado, honeydew.

truffle ricotta gnocchi

zucchini, baby corn, cherry tomatoes, agrumato oil, almond gremolata.

lobster newburg risotto

scallions, parley, lemon zest, parmesan.

spicy fettuccine aglio e olio

garlic, parmesan, parsley, calabrian chilis, olive oil.

burnt ends mac & cheese

smoked brisket burnt ends, smoked cheddar mornay, breadcrumbs.

apple crostata

artisan gelato | sorbet

biscut & butter

zucchini biscuit, blueberry compound butter

a. rafanelli zinfandel

master blender

treading the thin line between genius and madness, a handful of winemakers dare to push the envelope of flavor by making wines that are unique personal expressions. blending allows a winemaker to focus purely on making the most perfect wines possible without being constrained by the limitations of variety, region or tradition.

the italian odyssey

humankind cannot live on cabernet and pinot noir alone. there are more than three thousand lovingly cultivated wine grape varieties around the world. after recently scouring the italian countryside, we have kindly narrowed it down to three italian boutique selections we've done the hard part, all you have to do is drink!

pinot envy

have the crazy ravings of an unbalanced wine snob caused you to be intrigued about one of the world's most fascinating wine varieties? are you looking at the cab flight with suspicion? sample some of the best pinots that the world has to offer and see what all the hype is about.

everything but the kitchen sink

feeling tired of the same ol' same ol'? go out on a limb and try something new! here we've picked a selection of hodge podge oddballs and other savory characters to break the hum drum of big name varietals. dont worry pinot will still be there and cabernet will still love you, but you may not look at them the same after you've tried everything but the kitchen sink!

high society (california edition)

in the mood to celebrate? feel like treating yourself? you've worked hard for your money and you deserve to do something nice for you. a bubble bath maybe? nah, spend some time with the upper echelon of california producers in this hard-to-find-by-the-glass flight. tell your friends you drank these, they'll be jealous.

staff's red picks

taste glass

2020 trefethen family vineyards, cab sauv, napa valley

the trefethen family has been growing grapes in the oak knoll district of napa since the 1960's which makes them supremely qualified to produce outstanding cab. this estate-grown offering has lovely red fruit and cigar-box spices on the nose with lush red berry and cherry fruit mingling with perfectly integrates oak shadings. a 93 point score from james suckling shows the seriousness of this wine.

2020 method by precision wine company, cab sauv, napa valley

master sommelier ian cauble has teamed with trevor sheehan to created method. sourced from a single vineyard in st. helena farmed organically. layers of blackberry, bing cherry & juicy red fruit that unfold with complex nuances of violet and mocha. ample, mature tannins provide firm structure and rich texture for the mouth filling flavors.

2018 miner family winery "emily's", cab sauv, napa valley

miner has been featured at white house dinners and they've been honored as a wine & spirits top 100 winery. what's most compelling about the emily's offering is it's an ode to emily miner, the patriarch of the family that passed from lung cancer. proceeds of each bottle sold goes to the jimmy v foundation for cancer research. we can all agree cancer sucks so buy a glass and give a big middle finger to cancer!

2014 kosta browne, pinot noir

for almost 15 years, kosta browne has crafted intensely-flavored and balanced wines from the finest regions in california. founders dan kosta, michael browne and chris costello's dedication to quality and commitment to customer relationships has propelled the brand to cult status and they've been producing some of the most sought-after california pinot noirs for almost 20 years.

2013 darioush, cabernet franc

darioush khaledi, a native of iran, opened his winery in 1997 after owning a family run, neighborhood grocery store chain in the la area for 20+ years. known for cab, their cab franc is aged 22 months in 70% new french oak to give it the depth and weight cab lovers enjoy. mostly hillside mt. veeder ava fruit and just over 1,500 6-packs produced make this worthy of inclusion in the highest of societies.

2014 caymus vineyards, cabernet sauvignon

the wagner's have been a napa valley staple since their first cab vintage back in 1972. with chuck wagner now at the helm they're onto vintage number 42. and yes, it's the big, slap you in the face cab you'd expect. opulent with big, sweet black fruits and bold flavors. you like a big wine? i can't imagine you'll find a bigger cab then this bad boy.

2011 neal family, cabernet sauvignon, napa valley

never trust a winemaker that doesn't know how to drive a tractor and a forklift. these skills have a direct connection to day-to-day winemaking that almost guarantees great wine. mark neal is a tractor drivin man and this focus on hands on winemaking that clearly comes through. complex layers of smoke, cinnamon, currant with persistent tannins, creating a lingering, dark fruit finish.

2012 krutz family cellars "magnolia", cabernet sauvignon, napa valley

if i was to tell you i had a glass of oakville cab for less than $15 a glass, you'd ask if you were being punk'd right? welp, i do and you should order it! while not named on the bottle, this is 100% from oakville vineyards and checks all the boxes: dark fruit, rich chocolate, cigar box with a tannic backbone and an ultra long finish.

2011 burgess, cabernet sauvignon, napa valley

since 1972 tom burgess has been pioneering modern viniculture in napa valley. hailing from howell mountain, this flagship cabernet speaks of elegance & style. frost reduced yields intensified remaining grapes to produce this exquisite vintage, boasting complex matured flavors accented with vanilla & balanced with toasty oak from barrel aging.