9314 Chantry Hill Road, Newcastle,
916-740-0678, lecel.com
lecavaliercellars  |  lecavaliercellars

Exceptional wine, delicious food, and a beautiful tasting room (both inside and out) that’s conveniently located off Interstate 80; it may sound too good to be true, but it’s what you’ll find at Lecavalier Cellars—with friendly, well-educated wine ambassadors to boot. Their vino, “crafted with quality and sustainability in mind,” can be enjoyed by the bottle, by the glass, or as a carefully curated flight (they have three to choose from, including a White & Red Tasting Adventure). Sip each complex offering inside their inviting tasting room or venture to their picturesque patio that features vast views of the Sacramento Valley. Want to wine and dine? Let’s talk menu! Their Croque Monsieur is a definite must. Toasted sourdough bread filled with Gruyére cheese, French ham, béchamel sauce, and nutmeg is what sandwich dreams are made of. The oven-fried Crispy Potato Wedges, sprinkled with thyme and served alongside caramelized garlic aioli for dunking, are as good as they sound. Plates can be shared…or not! Other offerings include a charcuterie plate, Mediterranean platter, salads, baked Brie, and desserts. Speaking of the latter, fruit lovers will want to try the Seasonal Fruit Crisp, a dish of baked seasonal fruit, oats, butter, and brown sugar; cocoa connoisseurs should be ready for an amazing Chocolate Pot de Crème: dark chocolate custard topped with crème Chantilly and espresso sauce. What’s more, Lecavalier uses recyclable and reusable materials, like their octagonal wine bottles that are made to be washed and refilled again. They even have a bottle reuse program that will give you credit toward more wine when you bring bottles back! Empty, of course. Cheers!   

— by JULIE RYAN 

photos by JYO Bhamidipati

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