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.
d'Arenberg Wine Dinner
Thursday, May 26th
Reception 6:30 Dinner 7:00
$89 plus Tax and Gratuity
Reception
d'Arenberg Dry Dam Riesling
First Course
Grilled Salmon with Curry Butter + Berry Mixed Greens
d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne
Second Course
Barramundi in Brown Butter Sauce with Almonds
d'Arenberg Love Grass Shiraz Blend
Entrée
Rosemary Braised Pork Shoulder + Grilled Vegetables
d'Arenberg Derelict Grenache
Cheese Course
d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon
Taste of d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz
Dessert
Lamington Cake
d'Arenberg is one of the undisputed kings of Australian Shiraz and other Rhone varieties that have historically defined the region. A century on, their vineyards have grown to some 450 acres in McLaren Vale, including Shiraz dating back to d'Arenberg's first plantings in 1912, and nearly one-third of McLaren Vale's old bush-vine Grenache. Fourth generation winemaker, Chester Osborn, recently converted all of the family's vineyards to organics and biodynamics and moved to solar energy in the winery. All the while, in terms of winemaking, not much has changed--all the wines are basket-pressed, the reds foot-trodden during fermentation; everything is done in small batches, leading to an impressive array of bottlings every year, each showing a different facet of McLaren Vale terroir. Having been inducted into Wine & Spirits Magazine's Hall of Fame for earning a place on its Top 100 Wineries nine times, this accolade is a reflection of d'Arenberg's revered reputation worldwide.
Live Music on the Patio Stage
Music at 7:30
(We will Move to the Bordeaux Room if the Weather Dictates)
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Friday June 3 Manuel Molina Spanish Guitar
Saturday June 4 Amanda Vs - Material Girl (Madonna Show)
Friday June 10 Sin Wagon (Country)
Saturday June 11 Ron Ivory The Miles Apart Band (R&B)
We love 'cheesy' holidays like this! Join us for National Cheese Day June 4th!
Clyde May's Whiskey Dinner
Special Guest : LC May, Grandson of Clyde
Featuring Clyde May's 15 Year Kentucky Bourbon
plus Four Marks of Clyde May's Bourbon & Whiskey
June 9, 2022 6:30 PM - 09:00 PM
$79 plus tax and gratuity
Providing for a family in rural Alabama has never been easy, as a young Clyde May learned after returning home from World War II. Like many of his contemporaries, May turned to a time-honored Alabama tradition to make ends meet: moonshine. Distilling and selling untaxed whiskey was big business, with dozens, if not hundreds, of moonshiners operating under the noses of law enforcement. It was a crowded marketplace, and one fraught with threats to life, limb and liberty.
But over the course of decades as a distiller, Clyde May managed to thrive, differentiating his product from his bootlegging competitors and eventually going “legit,” becoming the official distilled spirit of the State of Alabama, with plans to open a large, fully legal distillery within the state for the first time ever.
The man himself, Clyde May, is steeped in legends, which no doubt adds to the appeal of the whiskey. However, it is more than just myths and good fortune that has turned this outlaw distillery into a beloved brand that has united three generations of the May family in a common pursuit of great whiskey. Today, the youngest member of the family to join the Clyde May team, LC May, is now an ambassador for the brand his grandfather built and his uncle revived. “When I started with this brand,” said May recently, “my number one goal was keeping the story alive, the blood, sweat and tears that went behind this process and what this family's gone through to get it where it is today.”
Join us on National Bourbon Day! June 14th - Sit back, relax and sip on your favorite bourbon!
Aveleda Portuguese Wine Dinner
6:30 Reception 7:00 Dinner
$69 plus tax and gratuity
ReceptionAveleda Fonte Branco, Vinho Verde
First Course Shrimp Mozambique (Portuguese Garlic Shrimp) Aveleda Alvarinho
Second Course Polvo à Lagareiro (Octopus) Or Grilled Chicken Salad Aveleda 12 Knights Red
Entrée Molha de Carne (Beef Stew) Vale D. Maria Vinhas Do Sabor Red, Douro
Artisan CheeseQuinta Vale D. Maria Red, Douro Estate
Dessert Pastel de Nata Vale D. Maria Reserva, Lot 18 Port
Vinho verde is a demarcated and law-protected Portuguese wine region. It is one of the 14 Portuguese wine regions a list that also accounts for regions like Douro, Bairrada and Alentejo. Geographically, it’s situated in the Minho region of Portugal.
Vinho Verde is not green wine, it’s not a color for the wine and it doesn’t come from green grapes – it is simply a non-translatable name of the Region like Côte du Rhône or Mosel. The picking in the Vinho Verde Wine Region usually starts between August and September, like other wine regions in Portugal. The grapes are harvested in their perfect state of maturation, completely ripe, not green. The harvest and vinification methods are very similar to any white, rosé, or red wine producing region in Portugal or Europe.
Treat your dad and join us for Father's Day!
In case you needed an excuse, join us for National Martini Day June 19th!
Come down and try our Scotch selection for National Scotch Day on July 27th!
It's National Pinot Noir Day! Come enjoy a glass from our excellent selection!
German WIne Brunch
Special Guest Sigrid Carroll Owner
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!
