Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! 15c has everything you need for that special romantic evening, from the perfect bottle of wine to our custom artisan meat and cheese platters.
Great customers John and Sheryle Van Dam joined us in our research trip. Pic of Sheryl and Ali in front of China town,
We recently returned from the fancy food show in San Francisco, where endless research and development led to us to bring in the latest and greatest big city food and wine to 15c! Below are a few items we discovered that you will now find at 15c.
On our bar menu, try our new fondue pots of cheese, house made hummus and pita as well as hollumi cheese. We have also added a sherry flight that is perfect for the cold winter weather.
For our gourmet food retail selections, we are now offering Vermont Butter Co. cheeses and butter, 34 Degrees thin wafers and artisan domestic Creminelli meats. Stop in and enjoy these new items or pick them up to take home with you. We have all the foodie amenities you can ask for at 15c.
We just received a small allotment of Pliny the Elder from Russian River Brewery, so come get it while it lasts!
The 15c crew did a little research in our own back yard and rediscovered some amazing local wines. We were also very impressed with our first ever visit to the new DOAU Vineyards tasting room.
Pic of the 15c crew at L’Aventure
2010 DAOU Chardonnay
The 15c crew selected this Chardonnay because of its minerality, balance and richness on the mid palate. On the nose are aromas of caramelized pineapple, fresh ripe green apples and a slight hint of marzipan. Explosions of super ripe tropical fruits of guava and banana lead into intense fresh lemon zest followed by toasted almonds and baked toffee. The long finish will provide tropical fruits for the next five minutes.
90 points - Stephen Tanzer
2010 Tablas Creek Patelin Blanc
The latest addition from the local Royal family, Tablas Creek. A blend of four white Rhône varietals: Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, and Marsanne. The wine incorporates fruit from five top Rhone vineyards in Paso Robles. Like many white wines from the Southern Rhône, it is based on the crisp acids and rich mouthfeel of Grenache Blanc, with Viognier added for floral, tropical aromatics, and small additions of Roussanne and Marsanne for structure.
new reds |
“LIOCO is the result of a years-long conversation between Matt Licklider (a seasoned wine import specialist) and Kevin O'Connor (wine director at Michelin Two-Star Spago-Beverly Hills) about whether California could produce a true "wine of origin." This wine is inherently problematic. There is too little of it and nothing behind it in the pipeline. The 2006 bumper crop in David Hirsch's vineyard provided a once-in-ten-year opportunity to get some of this highly allocated, internationally celebrated Pinot Noir. We got five tons and made 256 cases. Here, Pinot Noir's orchestral prowess is on display. The seductive Mount Eden clone hits octaves so high, you wonder how such an elixir came from humble grapes. It's as though a liqueur was made from rose petals and red raspberries.”
Bodegas Ochoa has been working for over six centuries, thus being one of the oldest wine producers in Navarra. The origin of their current wine cellar dates back to 1845. This tinto is a blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Garnacha and offers intense aroma, bright color, balance and good structure. The wine beautifully represents the combined elegance of the Tempranillo grape with the fruit of the Grenache grape.
Although Paso is not known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, it is entirely possible to make world class Cabernet from its vineyards. Stephan originally came from the Bordeaux region and his wines reflect his experience and knowledge gained from the wine industry there. For this wine, he selected 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit Verdot from his estate vineyards. It is dark and inky with intense aromas of cola nut, black cherry, and cocoa. Cola, blackberry, and cherry dominate the attack and are joined in mid palate by cassis and licorice notes. Long, resolved finish. This is undeniably a spectacular wine.
Only 345 cases were produced from this amazing West Side estate!
A silky and supple wine with concentrated notes of wild berry, raspberry, and currant flavors that are both intense and persistent. The palate is highlighted by accents of clove, tobacco, and espresso bean. Lavishly oaked and tremendously complex, this estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon is supported by well-integrated, layered, and polished tannins.
A fund wine by Bonny Doon! The strawberry-rhubarb notes of grenache is complemented by the delicate note of kirsch from Cinsault and the spicy catch of Syrah’s white pepper. Noticeable are notes of strawberry, raspberry, pepper, and wild herbs. Fruity and spicy but fully dry, this wine is the perfect pair for all manner of grilled meat, vegetables or roasted poultry.
2011 Events
February 2012 15c University
15c will close at 5:30 on Tuesdays for the Wine University class. The next Wine University session will begin in May.
Saturday February 11th Date Night
Come celebrate with us or bring a date. We will be offering specials on drinks by the glass and additional specials for couples at the bar. Specials include a bubbles bar, oysters, chocolate dipped strawberries and more. Specials will be offered all day and a DJ will be in that night!
Sunday Feb 26th Focus Tasting
Meet Mike Sinor, Pinot Noir producer and expert. Learn about his travels, mentors, and past experiences while tasting Mike’s label, Sinor La Valee. Compare it then to Pinot from different terriors around the world. Tasting is $45 and will sell out fast. It is open to industry members or graduates of the 15c wine university on a first come first serve basis. The tasting panel to discuss and lead the wine tasting includes Ali Rush Carscaden (owner and sommelier) and Stephy Terizzi (viticulturalist & sommelier). We plan on offering tastings with different themes every month, so watch for upcoming events!
Every Week
Mondays | Industry Night - 20% off at the bar with your business card. For wine and restaurant industry
Wednesdays | Happy Hour 4 to 7, $5 glasses of wine and $3 beer
Fridays | Champagne, oyster and caviar bar all day! Oysters and caviar provided by Pier 46, along with 3 bubbles available by the glass, in a flight or by the bottle
Saturdays | Flight night, featured wineries of regions or varietals as well as our new local wine happy hour from 4 to 7pm. $5 glasses of local wines and $3 draft beers!
For any wine-related questions just email me or the KRUSH radio
Ali Rush Carscaden | owner & certified sommelier
For any wine-related questions just email me or the KRUSH radio
Ali Rush Carscaden | owner & certified sommelier
