By wine lovers Eldon & Rita Larson, Wine Experience Café has become a jewel of the Denver metro area by offering fresh, seasonal cuisine in an inviting and friendly atmosphere. Dedicated to providing unique and educational, fine-dining experiences, Wine Experience Café welcomes both connoisseurs and novices alike to explore their internationally-inspired wine selections and dishes.
After dinner you can step into the World Cellar Fine Wine Shop to purchase the wines enjoyed at Wine Experience Café wines and cocktails.
Reservations are strongly recommended.
Material Girl is the greatest Madonna tribute show in the US. With vocals so spot on you will think you are hearing the real Madonna. Backed by dancers the experience is nothing short of incredible. All the greatest hits from her early 80s dance hits to her later electronic masterpieces.
$59 plus Tax and Gratuity.
Located near the medieval village of Pézenas in the heart of the Languedoc region, Domaine de Nizas was established in 1998 by Franco-American agriculturist, John Goelet, a member of a distinguished family in Bordeaux. With Bernard Portet at his side, a fellow visionary in the world of wine rooted in respect for tradition, they shared a driving ambition to create great wines in exceptional terroirs.
Reception
Nizas Blanc
First Plate
Smoked Salmon Tartare
Nizas Le Clos Rose
Second Plate
Pumpkin Ravioli + Brown Butter
Maison l’Envoye Fleurie
Main Course
Beef Daube
Maison l’Envoye Morgon
Cheese Course
Nizas Le Clos Rouge
Nizas Le Grand Vin Rouge
Dessert
Chocolate Souffle
Special Guest Andrea Fassone
$89 plus Tax and Gratuity
Reception
Celso Prosecco
First Plate
Clams + Crispy Gnocci
Vicentini ‘Terrelunghe’ Soave DOC
Second Plate
Honeyed Polenta Cakes
+ Carmelized Onions & Goat Cheese
Pace Roero Riserva DOCG
Main Course
Braised Wild Boar Ragu + Tagliatelle
Cavalier Bartolomeo ‘Altenasso’ Barolo
DOCG
Tiberini Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Cheese Course
Cantina di Negrar Amarone Classico DOCG
Dessert
Prune Bread Pudding
+ Crème Anglaise
Andrea Fassone
Born in Torino, I was raised in the city and its suburbs, but I was lucky to get to visit my grandparents in Langhe and Monferrato in the Piedmont region almost every weekend. I went to school for classical studies (literature, arts and philosophy) and then to medical school. Later in life I also lived in the Alps of Piemonte. All these experiences really opened my mind and, unexpectedly, prepared me for my new venture. Almost as a dare, I accepted in my thirties, the opportunity to move to New York and to start a new carrier as a wine rep. Not afraid of changes and novelties, I took on this new life with enthusiasm.
Since my arrival in the US, I’ve always lived in Brooklyn because it reminded me of a European town from the first time I walked its streets. In Brooklyn, I started my family with Lorraine and it is where my twins Matteo and Maxwell were born. In the Bed Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn, I founded Enotria, in the room that is now my kids’ bedroom. I live my life with wine as I live my everyday life: I love diversity, I love people with integrity and commitment, I love creative people, artists and artisans. I also like the idea of meeting people while “nudging” them for sales. I have met a lot of people who are now my closest friends.
I love traveling and meeting different cultures. I love languages (I’m pretty good with four). I love honest, simple food. I enjoy all sorts of live events: music, theater, sport (mostly soccer and Juventus, my home team), because I like to watch performance. If you blend all these together, you’ll find my wines of choice: simple, straightforward, honest, unique.
$89 plus tax and gratuity Featuring J Lohrs Single Vineyard & Pure Paso Wines
Special Guest Ben Chavez, J Lohr
PIONEERING MONTEREY AND PASO ROBLES JERRY LOHR LEGACY It’s no coincidence that the Central Coast’s emergence as a world class winegrowing region runs parallel with the establishment and growth of J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery. Founder Jerry Lohr is one of the region’s pioneers and has played a larger-than-life role in bringing the area to prominence. In the early 1970s, he chose Monterey County’s Arroyo Seco district for its cool, windy climate and rocky soils as ideal for Chardonnay. In the 1980s, he recognized the potential of Paso Robles for growing Bordeaux varietals, especially Cabernet Sauvignon – given the area’s rich soils and dramatic diurnal temperature swings between warm days and cool nights. After Jerry Lohr’s nearly decade-long search for the right place to plant his first vineyard, he chose a site in Monterey County that was to become the heart of the Arroyo Seco appellation. In 1974, Jerry unveiled the first J. Lohr winery in San Jose.
The Motown Sound jumped out of Hitsville U.S.A.’s Studio A and onto the turntables of teenagers across America. Unlike anything listeners had ever heard, Motown songs married the saintly and the secular—merging the call-and-response patterns of black gospel music with the syncopation and improvisation of the bebop movement in jazz.
Special Guest Dan Fehr, Rombauer Winery
$99 plus tax and Gratuity
In 1972, when Koerner and Joan Rombauer moved their two children, two horses and five dogs to Napa Valley, they were already well acquainted with the natural relationship between food and wine. Koerner’s great aunt Irma Rombauer wrote the internationally renowned cookbook, The Joy of Cooking, and his German ancestors had deep roots in the winegrowing region of Rheingau.
Koerner and Joan established Rombauer Vineyards in 1980, and in 1984 they released their first California-style Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Four decades later–and still family owned–the winery has become widely acclaimed for its distinctive, fruit-driven expressions.
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10th Annual Champagne Social $69 per guest Receive your "Champagne Passport" and map your favorite sparkling selections from over 30 different bottles of bubbly from around the world, including Dom Perignon and other prestigious cuvées! Call 303.690.1025 to RSVP and for more details...
$120 Plus Tax and Gratuity
Mannequin Sauvignon Blanc Eight Years in the Desert Abstract Blend Machete Blend Papillon Blend Slander Pinot Noir Taste of Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon "As many of you know, the first commercial wine I made for Orin Swift was Zinfandel. But none of you have ever tried it. None of you have tried it because it was never bottled. I sold it on the bulk market. I would argue that Zinfandel may be the most difficult varietal to tame. But when you get it right it rewards you like no other. If winemaking is a series of challenges Zinfandel has them all in spades. So, in 2009 I took a break from Zinfandel and its challenges. It would end up being an eight-year break. Eight years in the desert. It was never if but when would we make Zinfandel again. That when is now."
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Longtime customer always exceptional service, wonderful atmosphere and excellent cuisine and always has the best recommendations for wine pairings. Tonight we picked up the special, bison filet for takeout. They had forgotten one of the sides. The owner personally delivered the side and an extra one himself. This personal touch goes a long way! Highly recommend Wine Experience for a great meal with attention to detail! Thank you Mr. Larsen!
This was my first time at this wonderful restaurant! Our waitress was Fabulous. The owner stopped by to introduce himself to us. We each had a wine flight and decided to share appetizers. Everything was so good! Thank you wine experience for a great evening. We will certainly be back!
Took my dad for dinner and couldn't of been happier with the service! The owner came by (eldon) and told us an amazing story about the wine we picked and all sorts of interesting facts. We ordered the calamari and brassiere plate and it was delicious! 10/10 would recommend!
This is a great local restaurant and one of few non-chains in this area. Every time we eat here the food is consistently great and Sheldon gives great wine recommendations to pair with your meal. Their regular menu is pretty diverse, they have good happy hour specials - and I also really like their nightly specials (prime rib night is a really good deal) and wine dinners. This is definitely a place to try - Oso Bucco is my favorite!
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here. We were sat near the fireplace which was a perfect setting. The staff was so attentive and knowledgeable. The food was mouth watering and so delicious! The wine selection had a great variety. We cannot wait to come again!
