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.
Special Guest: Owner David Phillips
$89 plus tax and gratuity
Reception
Michael David Sauvignon Blanc
1st course
butter poached shrimp, mango salsa, and toasted coconut crisps
Michael David Chardonnay
2nd course
duck confit over cassoulet + cherry gastrique
Michael David Earthquake Zinfandel
Entrée
beef ribeye, potato croquettes, edamame puree + cranberry red wine reduction
Michael David Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon
Artisan Cheese Course
Michael David Ink Blot Petit Verdot
Taste of Michael David Lust Zinfandel
Dessert
double chocolate flourless cake + orange raspberry sauce
"We and Lodi go way back. We’ve been farming this soil since the 1860’s and cultivating wine grapes since the early 20th century. Our founders, brothers Michael and David Phillips, are 5th generation grape growers who have raised their families in the vineyard, and now the 6th generation has joined the team, Mike’s son Kevin and daughter Melissa. We, more than most, understand the importance of leaving it better than you found it for future generations. Our family legacy and love of Lodi drive our focus on sustainability. Plus, we’re pretty fun too."
$79 plus tax and gratuity
Dry Creek Vineyard is one of the few remaining family-owned wineries in California. With nearly 50 years of grape growing and winemaking experience, our efforts continue to focus on the quality of wine in the bottle. When founder David Stare started Dry Creek Vineyard, he began the winery with a single-minded effort to offer the highest quality wine possible at a reasonable price. Dave realized that the success of the winery hinged upon providing that “something special” in the bottle to keep customers coming back for more.
Today, the second generation continues to build upon those early-established values. Dave’s daughter and president of the winery, Kim Stare Wallace, is wholly committed to the quality of wine produced at Dry Creek Vineyard. The goal remains the same: to produce high quality wines while being mindful of the original vision of the winery.
Classic Cocktails
Live Music Music Starts at 7:30
If you feel it - Dress in your Craziest 20's Flapper Dress and Zoot Suit & Fedora
WHAT IS A SPEAKEASY?
During Prohibition, secret drinking bars began to pop up. Given that alcohol was illegal, the owners of these establishments had to go to extravagant lengths not to get caught and raided by the police.Traditionally, these hidden drinking dens therefore had no signage. Instead, a special knock and password would often be put in place. There was also a general understanding amongst those who frequented these illegals bars that it was imperative to watch what you were saying about the place at all times, i.e. to ‘speak easy’ about it. Once inside, you’d find a plethora of rough spirits (well-made spirits were so hard to get hold of). To disguise the harsh flavours, fruit juices and other mixers were added to these spirits, giving rise to some innovative cocktails, many of which became famous and are still made in bars around the world today.
While for the most part, speakeasies disappeared after Prohibition ended and though serving alcohol is no longer illegal, since 2000, there has been a trend to move away from brightly lit, modern bars packed with people, towards a more exclusive, cozy, retro retreat.
Indulge in dinner and a dessert on National Dessert Day!
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. This led to the creation of Clos du Val in Napa Valley as well as Taltarni and Clover Hill in Australia. Portet identified the terroir around Pézenas as one of extraordinary promise. Individual plots which represented three different soil types, or terroirs, were acquired to create Domaine de Nizas which would allow them to craft high-quality artisanal wines that express the spirit of the Mediterranean. Portet then worked with the local team on a major replanting to match the right grape varietals to the different terroirs. In 2018 the iconic French winemaker François Lurton took the helm of all viticultural and winemaking activities
Happy Holidays to all of our fans! Join us with family and friends!
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!
