Celebrate and toast your successes at Marbella!

Cleveland's eastside business executives are finding out that Marbella is a fabulous location to congratulate one another. The combination of rare wines, a stylish decor, world class service and a central location minutes from the intersection of I-271 and Chagrin Boulevard make Marbella an ideal place to celebrate.

So the next time you surpass your sales projections, close a big deal, shoot a round of 78 or get a promotion, make a reservation at Marbella. And be sure to let us know about your celebration so that we can do something very special for you. We can bring a dessert out with candles, sing Happy Birthday in Spanish or present your gifts to the guest of honor.

Our staff and restaurant facilities are well-suited for hosting parties and special events. We take care of every detail to insure that your gathering is a unequivocal success. For more information on hosting a celebration at Marbella, please call 216-464-9939 and ask for Manny or Jesus.

You can even interact with our host Jesus through the "Ask Jesus" section of this web site. Just type in your questions or ideas and he will reply as soon as possible.

Kenwood Jack London Vineyards:
Where Wolves Gather

Kenwood plants, farms and harvests the historical, lava-terraced vineyards of Jack London's ranch, producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot and Pinot Noir wines. Made only from Jack London vineyard grapes, these four wines are savored for their mint-accented berry flavors and smooth finishes.

The dramatic Jack London label --a replica of the wolf's head Jack London used as his book-plate logo -- has created tremendous consumer interest and recognition in the wines. Over 800 acres of Jack London's Beauty Ranch are now owned and operated by the California State Parks System. Visitors have the opportunity to hike, bike or horseback ride through much of the property, as well as view many of the ranch's buildings and Jack London home and grave, including the remains of the Wolf House.

The Ranch:
Gazing across the sun-bathed hills of Sonoma Valley nearly a century ago, Jack London -- renowned author and world adventurer -- decided to make the Valley of the Moon his home.

Between 1905 and his death in 1916, London purchased seven ranches in the western hills of the valley to form his Beauty Ranch, where he experimented with progressive farming, all the while continuing his world travels and writing.

An individualist whose observation of the human condition during the industrial revolution gave him strong socialist ideas, London wrote shortly before his death,

"I go into farming because my philosophy and research has taught me to recognize the fact that a return to the soil is the basis of economics...Do you realize that I devote two hours a day to writing and ten to farming? My work on this land, and my message to America, go hand in hand."

Hoping to demonstrate that "natural resources, managed with intelligence and loving care, might sustain countless future generations," London implemented a number of progressive farming techniques to grow a variety of crops and raise livestock. He also terraced his fields and built a dam to conserve water and prevent further erosion on the hillsides.

At the center of London's Beauty Ranch were several hundred acres of vineyards first planted by the Kohler Fröhling Winery in the 1870s whose beauty moved London to write:

" I ride over my beautiful ranch. Between my legs is a beautiful horse. The air is wine. The grapes on a score of rolling hills are red with autumn flame. Across Sonoma Mountain, wisps of sea fog are stealing. The afternoon sun smolders in the drowsy sky. I have everything to make me glad I am alive..."

During London's travels, he turned the management of his ranch over to his stepsister Eliza Shepard, an astute businesswoman who continued to manage the property after London's death.

However, when World War I began, a lack of manpower forced Eliza to let London's crop fields grow over, including his vineyard. In 1939 Eliza died and ranch operations were taken over by her son, Irving Shepard.

Thirty years later, Eliza's grandson, Milo Shepard, decided to replant 130 acres of the London Vineyards, aware that the dry-irrigated, volcanic ash fields had produced excellent wines at the turn of the century.

In 1976 Kenwood Vineyards became the exclusive marketer of wines produced from the ranch, and in 1981, one of Kenwood's founders, Marty Lee, moved into one of the London homes on the historic estate.

We hope you have a chance to try a bottle of Jack London Zinfandel at Marbella. It is one of our favorites and we trust you will find it delicious as well.

See what our restaurant is like, peek at our entrees, chuckle at some humorous staff pictures, experience our romantic ambiance and much more.

Our web site features an enlightening "Photo Tour" that enables you to scroll through an incredible collection of snap shots taken live and on location at Marbella. If you are a regular guest at Marbella, you just might see yourself smiling here.

The "Photo Tour" feature will open in a new browser window. You can then use the left and right arrows to scroll forward and backwards though out the Gallery.

New pictures will be added every few months. And who knows, someday you might be able to tell your friends to come to this web site to see a picture of you and your friends.

Our Entrees are also served with a heaping portion of fresh vegetables that includes broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and carrots. The Marbella Entrees feature Lobster, Shrimp, Veal, Steak, Fresh Fish and Pork dishes. Daily specials often include wild game and crab selections.

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Thank you very much for visiting our web site. Dining at Marbella is a treat and we would like to treat you and someone special to a dinner for two. Every so often, we pull a name from our list of entrants and mail a gift certificate to the lucky winner.

The wine can be described as follows: Vibrant wild berry and cherry flavors accented by a hint of cedar and spice meld into an elegant, smooth finish.

WINEMAKER NOTES:
Long recognized for its superior red wine crop, the first Zinfandel was produced from the Jack London Vineyard in 1988. Located on Sonoma Mountain with a southeasterly exposure, the climatic conditions and long, cool growing season of this viticultural area create complexity and balance in the fruit. The influence of the vineyard’s red volcanic soil and the fruity characteristics of the grapes combine to produce an excellent, very distinctive Zinfandel.

Harvested in early October, the wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks, and then aged in American and French oak barrels for approximately 14 months.

Food Recommendations:
The wild berry and black cherry flavors of this medium-bodied Zinfandel are a perfect complement to tomato sauce dishes, grilled fish and steak, and rich chocolate desserts.

Composition:100% Zinfandel from the historic Jack London Ranch located on Sonoma Mountain.

Aging:14 months in French and American oak barrels. Alcohol:13.9%

Australian Wine

We are currently featuring 5 Australian red wines including the immensly popular Rosemount Estate's Shiraz. It is described as inky dark garnet, with grapey, plummy fruit aromas and a dash of freshly ground black pepper. The scent carries over to the palate with big, simple fruit and fragrant pepper; fruity and pleasant.

In fact, the legendary Penfolds Grange (supposedly one of Australia's finest, fetching hundreds of dollars a bottle) is a multi-region South Australia blend of primarily Shiraz with some Cabernet. The large producers of Australia control vineyards in dozens of regions, enabling them to use blends in higher end wines.

The popularity of Australian red wine is easily attributed to their young, vibrant, and bold fruity style, and the refreshing change of pace that it brings from the tired old run of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The fact that they are also extremely affordable helps.

We feature many bottles of red wine that are priced under $40. You should have no problem finding a rich, vibrant wine within your budget when you are dining at Marbella.