SOL COCINA: Mondays in November = Half-Off Wine by the Bottle!

NEWPORT BEACH, October 2011 – Celebrate the fall harvest at SOL Mexican Cocina, where November has been dubbed wine month! Every Monday night from 4:30 p.m. to close during the month of November, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy ½ off select bottles of wine with any food purchase. The promotion is intended to highlight the thoughtful wine list at SOL, which is known for having one of the most extensive selections of tequila in the region.

“It’s no secret that most of our bar takes a back seat to our expansive tequila selection, but our wine list is worthy of its own attention,” said Matt Baumayr, Managing Partner of SOL Cocina. “From a culinary standpoint, the spices and citrus found in Mexican dishes pairs beautifully with fine wines, and ours has been carefully chosen to complement our Coastal Mexican menu.”

SELECTION OF WINES OFFERED AT 50% OFF:

WHITE
Brander Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley reg. price $35
Conundrum, California reg. price $44
Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley reg. price $40
Ferrari Carano Pinot Grigio, Russian River Valley reg. price $35
X Winery White, North Coast reg. price $32
Miner Family Vineyards Viognier "Simpson Vineyard," California reg. price $37
Chamisal Vineyards Chardonnay "Stainless," Central Coast reg. price $35
Au Bon Climat Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County reg. price $44
Michael & David Chardonnay "7 Heavenly Chards," Lodi reg. price $31
Mer Soleil Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands reg. price $53
Trinitas Chardonnay, Carneros reg. price $51

RED
Hahn Pinot Noir, Monterey County reg. price $33
Mieomi Pinot Noir by Belle Glos, Santa Barbara, Sonoma & Monterey Counties reg. price $46
Tantara Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley reg. price $54
Jade Mountain Merlot, Napa/SLO Counties reg. price $31
Cosentino Cabernet Franc "The Franc," California reg. price $37
Joyce Merlot, Monterey reg. price $37
Ravenswood Zinfandel "Zen of Zin Old Vine," California reg. price $31
Candor Zinfandel, California reg. price $39
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma reg. price $39
Blind Dog by Ecluse “Midnight Run Cuvee,” Paso Robles reg. price $36
Tobin James Syrah, Paso Robles reg. price $39
Adelaida Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles reg. price $51
Earthquake Petite Sirah, Lodi reg. price $42


For more information, menus, hours of operations, online reservations and directions, visit http://www.solcocina.com/.

ABOUT SOL COCINA

SOL Cocina is a unique restaurant and bar celebrating traditional Baja cuisine with a fresh, modern interpretation. Designed to echo the expansive sea, sky, and desert of the Baja peninsula, SOL features old world charm juxtaposed with an urban comfort, including an open exhibition kitchen with counter seating for guests who like to see the bustling kitchen that mimics the Baja taco bar. SOL offers a decadent menu of the freshest seasonal ingredients and authentic Mexican flavors, along with a vibrant bar that honors the flavors of the Baja region with artisan tequilas and mezcals.

In an effort to preserve the timeless beauty of Southern California and Baja, whenever possible, SOL Mexican Cocina utilizes products and programs that we believe to be both environmentally and socially pro-active. By serving as much seafood as possible caught locally or from sustainable fisheries, as certified by MSC and Seafood Watch, SOL resolves to be as environmentally friendly as possible, making sure that everything that can be recycled, is recycled, and all takeout materials are compostable. SOL is a bleach-free facility that uses green ware-washing and cleansing products. Diners looking for sustainable options, may be interested in the sustainable seafood (according to Seafood Watch) used by Chef Deb in SOL dishes.

Located at 251 E. Pacific Coast Highway at Bayside Drive, on the Balboa Marina, SOL is open daily for Lunch (11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; TOUR de SOL tasting menu offered Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Dinner (Sun-Wed 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Thurs-Sat 4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.), Happy Hour (4 p.m. – 7 p.m. daily in the bar and patio), and Weekend Brunch (10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday). In addition, guests may take advantage of Taco & Tequila Tuesday specials every week (Tues 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.), and Industry Hours with 50% off cocktails, beer and wine to those with proper ID working in the hospitality industry (Sun-Weds 9 p.m.-midnight; Thurs-Sat 11 p.m.-close). Private Room available.



For more information, call 949-675-9800 or visit http://www.solcocina.com/.