News for 13.5% Baltimore Wine Bar

  • Best in Baltimore

    Submitted by Chris on Sat, 07/24/2010 - 7:07pm

    The verdict is in, 13.5% is the Best Wine Bar in from Baltimore Magazine:

  • New to 13.5%

    Submitted by Chris on Sat, 07/17/2010 - 7:28pm

    13.5% has entered the Summer months with a whole schlew of new wines, food, and beers. 

    Food:

    Antipasta has been upgraded!

    Charcuterie being made in House

    Watermelon & Tomato Salad

    Fresh Tomatos going into the Pizzas

    Seared Foie Gras is on the Menu

    Mustard Crusted Lamb Chops

    Smoked Eggplant Lasagna

    and Semolina Cake with Roasted Peaches and Buckwheat Honey Ricotta to finish it off. 

     

    Beer:

    Dark rich, and very high ABV Dogfish Head Palo Santo has made an appearance

     

    Wines:

    Whites:

    Borgo Madelena Pinot Grigio

    Twin Islands Sauvignon Blanc

    Domaine de Couron Viognier

    Dancing Coyote Gewurztraminer

  • Featured Rosé

    Submitted by Chris on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:26pm

    Special Featured Rosé at 13.5%

    Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé 2009

    Domaine Tempier

    Absolutely one of the greatest rosé producers in the world, Tempier consistently creates some of the deepest and most complex rosés you will ever try. 

    Their 2009 vintage offers great weight, a defined core of Cherries and rasberries, nuances of light limestone and other minerals, impressive structure and a refreshing crispness. This is a rosé not to miss this season. 

     

  • Calstar Cellars Wine Tasting

    Submitted by Chris on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 5:29pm

    Rush hour traffic is a bummer. Swing off I-83 on the way north to check out a wine tasting with Calstar Cellars this evening. 

    Wednesday June 30th 5:00 - 7:30pm 

    Stop on by for a free taste of some great Californian wine. There are special values on Calstar wines both by the glass tonight as well as by the bottle. 

  • Fathers Day Market Menu

    Submitted by Chris on Sun, 06/20/2010 - 2:39pm

    Farmers and Fathers of all sorts were out this morning at the Farmers Market. Everyone seemed a little more talkative and in a good mood on this beautiful Sunday day, whether because of the day, or happy times with family. Fresh fruit and vegetables were in abundance which has led to a very interesting Sunday Famers' Market Menu. (Full of fun words like Andouille, Ragout, Clafoutis, and Frissee, please feel free to ask your server for definitions! ) 

     

    June 20th 2010 Market Menu

    first

    Frissee Salad

    Cherries, Walnuts

     

    second

    Squash & Andouille Ragout

    Fennel Salsa Verde

    or

    Roasted Baby Zucchini

  • May 23rd Famers' Market Menu

    Submitted by Chris on Sun, 05/23/2010 - 1:38pm

    The outlying areas of Baltimore will get all sorts of odd weather, including the frosts that happened last week. Consequently it is always difficult to know exactly what you will find at the Farmers' Market on a given day. Last week Asparagus was scarce, this week, Kohlrabi comes into its own. All part of the challenge that our Chef excels at. This week is no exception with another fun example of just what Maryland has to offer:

     

    Farmers' Market Menu May 23rd 2010

    3 Courses: $20.00

     

    first:

    Red Oak Leaf Lettuce Salad
    Kohlrabi, Lemon Vinaigrette and Strawberries

     

  • 13.5% Featured Wines

    Submitted by Chris on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 2:12pm

    13.5% Featured Wines of the Moment:

    White:

    M. Chapoutier 

    Cotes du Rhone Blanc Belleruche 2008

    A classic White Cotes du Rhone made of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc, an exceptionally food-friendly profile of citrusy minerals, floral overtones, and a supple texture.

    Pair this as they would in the Southern Rhone: with seared Fish, Braised Pork, or soft Goat's Cheese. Make note of the Braille label, a Chapoutier standard due to a blind family member. 

    Enjoy Onsite .... $22.99

    Take Home ..... $14.99

  • Tasting Extravaganza

    Submitted by Chris on Wed, 05/12/2010 - 11:36pm

    The Winemakers and Distributors are coming out of the wood-work this next week. 2 representatives for winemakers and a distributor showing off new rosés. 

     

    Madrigal Logo

    Friday May 14th 4-6:30 pm

    Starting Friday off right with Chris Madrigal of Madrigal Vineyards coming all the way from Napa Valley to show off just what 3 generations of winemaking in Napa can create. 

     

  • Mother's Day Farmers' Market Menu

    Submitted by Chris on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 2:53pm

    An early morning trip to the I-83 Farmers Marekt prouced boxes of fun for todays Farmers' Market Menu. Couple that with Mothers getting a FREE glass of wine today, and what more could you want for Mothers Day.

    FIRST

    Indigo Frissee Salad:

    • Radish d'Avignon, Nasturtium Flower, Champagne Vinaigrette

    SECOND

    Confit Pork Shoulder:

    • Braised Spinach, Spring Onions

    THIRD

    Balsamic Strawberries:

    • with Buckwheat Honey

     

    3 Courses - $20.00 And a FREE glass of wine for Mothers, up to $12.00

     

    Every week something new. We look forward to seeing how the season Progresses and just what the Baltimore area has to offer.

     

  • Mothers Day Special

    Submitted by Chris on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 6:57pm

     

    Mothers Day is a great day to bring Mom in for some quality time, a couple glasses of wine and a very special three course Menu. Plus Mothers get a glass of wine on the house. 

    Every week our Chef finds the freshest local ingredients and creates a special 3 course menu to highlight the best the surrounding area has to offer. So swing on by and see just what our Chef can do with fresh local ingredients, and clean simple preparation. All tolled 3 Courses, $20.00 and everyone here at 13.5%.

    ** Free glass of wine up to $12.00 value ** 

     

  • Spring Menu at 13.5%

    Submitted by Chris on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 6:51pm

     

    The signs of Spring came early this year. Trees went from bud to flower to leaf in record time, leaving in their wake some beautiful days. Following behind the outward signs of spring, all sorts of fresh local produce has begun appearing at Farmers' Markets and local stores.

    Warm weather has brought us beautiful Eastern Shore Asparagus, Peas, Leafy greens, and tall red stalks of Rhubarb. As we move from Spring to Summer be sure to keep checking back and seeing what local foods we are rolling into our specials.  

     

  • Farmers' Market Menu

    Submitted by Chris on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 2:43pm

    A dreary Sunday in Baltimore, but at the very least it isn't raining.

    Each week Chef searches for fresh local ingredients to work into a special 3 course menu. The menu is driven by what the local farmers bring to market, so look for fresh ingredients with clean simple preparation to highlight just what the Baltimore area has to offer. Truely a localvore's delight.

    Here at 13.5% we move into the second week of our Sunday Farmer Market Menu; Rhubarb Salad, Gunpowder Bison Sliders, and Apple Cake.

    3 Courses for $20

    Starter:

    Rhubarb Salad 

    • Spring mixed Greens with sorrel, with Rhubarb Orange Brown Sugar dressing.