DEL MAR, CA — L’Auberge Del Mar’s signature restaurant KITCHEN 1540, helmed by Chef Christopher Carriker, has earned Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” in its annual Restaurant Awards competition for 2019 as selected by a specialized editorial team dedicated to the award selection process. A full profile of this year’s winners is posted at Restaurants.WineSpectator.com and will appear in the August 31 issue of Wine Spectator, which will be released this month.
“We are thrilled for KITCHEN 1540 to be recognized by industry leader Wine Spectator,” said Robert Gregson, general manager for the 121-room Noble House Hotels & Resorts landmark resort. “We are particularly proud of the 33 outstanding champagne selections available for guests to celebrate their special occasions with us, and we look forward to sharing more of our award-winning wine list with the community through a series of wine dinners planned for later this year.”
To complement its Coastal California inspired cuisine, KITCHEN 1540 offers 225 wines from a diversified 2,500-bottle inventory with wine strengths as cited by Wine Spectator in selections from California and France, along with excellent choices from Champagne. More specifically, the list is a strong collection of renowned and interesting selections from California’s wine terroir vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma Coast, Russian River, North Coast, Anderson, as well as selections from Oregon and Washington. Global offerings come from France, New Zealand, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Spain and Australia. For guests who may want to primarily sip wines by the glass, the list features 25 wines by the glass, as well as 12 half-bottle selections.
L’Auberge Del Mar’s recently appointed new executive chef Christopher Carriker, in charge of the property’s three venues, signature restaurant KITCHEN 1540, the Living Room’s Coastline Deck and Bleu Bar, is working with the beverage team to create dishes that will pair perfectly with the resort’s award-winning wine list.
About L’Auberge Del Mar
Located in the heart of the coastal Southern California village Del Mar, L’Auberge Del Mar, managed by Noble House Hotels & Resorts, overlooks the Pacific Ocean offering a resort experience reminiscent of a private seaside estate. This intimate hotel presents 121 recently refurbished guest rooms and suites, refreshing dining options, a full service beach house-style 5,000-square-foot spa, a private path for easy beach access, tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center and a peaceful pool area with whirlpool. An array of dining and drink selections includes the award-winning KITCHEN 1540, L’Auberge Del Mar’s Living Room for handcrafted cocktails and tasty appetizers, the Living Room’s Coastline Deck for ocean view al fresco dining, and the lively poolside Bleu Bar for libations and nibbles. For more information, please visit www.LAubergeDelMar.com or www.noblehousehotels.com.
About Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd.
A privately held company for more than 35 years, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. was founded in 1979 by Owner and Chairman Patrick R. Colee as a commercial property development group, later transitioning in 1994 to the dynamic hospitality ownership and management company it is today. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington and continuously growing, Noble House owns and manages an upscale portfolio of 20 distinct and visually captivating hotel properties, over 50 restaurants, bars, and lounges, the Napa Valley Wine Train, and a collection of spas, marinas, and private residences throughout the U.S. and Canada. A range of beachfront resorts spanning California and Florida, luxury retreats in Jackson Hole, WY, British Columbia, and Colorado, and a collection of urban hotels in Seattle, San Francisco, and College Station, TX make up the diverse group of destinations. Built upon a philosophy that emphasizes location, distinction, and soul, Noble House Hotels & Resorts dedicates itself to creating and managing exceptional properties that celebrate the local destination that surrounds.
For more information, visit www.NobleHouseHotels.com or call Noble House Hotels & Resorts at 877.NOBLE.TRIP.