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.
It's National Pinot Noir Day! Come enjoy a glass from our excellent selection!
$99 Plus Tax and Gratuity
Piemonte wine is the range of Italian wines made in the region of Piedmont in the northwestern corner of Italy. The best-known wines from the region include Barolo and Barbaresco. They are made from the Nebbiolo grape. These wines are ideal for storage and a well-aged Barolo for instance may leave a feeling of drinking velvet because the tannins are polished and integrated more and more into the wine. Another popular grapes used for red wine production is Barbera. Wine made with the Barbera grape is often fruity, with high acidity. It can be delicate with less tannin than wine made from the Nebbiolo grape.
Menu
Reception
Ancnim Prosecco Extra Dry
First Plate
Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Grana Padano, Drizzled with Balsamic
Broglia Gavi la Meirana
Second Plate
Cinghiale Tagliatelle Bolognese
Giovanni Rosso Barbera d’Alba Donna Margherita
Main Course
Beef Short Ribs Braised in Nebbiolo
Produttori di Barberesco Nebbiolo
Cheese Course
Giovanni Rosso Barolo
Dessert
Baci di dama
Sibona Amaro
Some Proceeds will go to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
It's National Whiskey Sour Day! Come down and let our awesome bartenders make you a great Whiskey Sour!
It's National Red Wine Day! Come enjoy a glass from our excellent selection!
Bodegas Montecillo
September 8
Reception 6:30 Dinner 7:00
$79 Plus Tax and Gratuity
Five Course Dinner Paired with great wines from Spain Established in 1870, Bodegas Montecillo is one of the oldest wineries in the D.O. Rioja with over 150 years of expertise. The name, Montecillo—or little mountain—speaks to the irregular topography of the Rioja vineyards.
Indulge in dinner and a dessert on National Dessert Day!
House of Smith Wine Dinner - Rescheduled in September or October
Charles Smith Will Join Us with a Video Presentation
Charles Smith’s unlikely rise to “rockstar winemaker” status is the stuff indie cult-classic films are made of. He became intrigued with wine while working in restaurants at the age of 19. One restaurant job appealed to Charles most: the one where the guy came in late, left early, and drank all night. Before he could fully explore the path to becoming “The Wine Guy”, another passion called Charles: music. Charles spent a decade touring Europe as a rock band manager in Denmark before returning to the United States to immerse himself in the emerging music scene in Seattle, Washington. He found a way to explore his burgeoning interest in wine by opening a wine shop on Bainbridge Island, but Charles felt compelled to create the wines, not just to sell them.
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!
