The Vajras, with a long history of wine production, have estate vineyards at slightly higher elevation than their neighbors so their fruit ripens a little later and have long been a source for wines of consistent quality and authenticity.  With the purchase of the Baudana estate they extended their prime real estate in the Piedmont region.  Always curious, Giuseppe Vajra looked to the past for this wine.  He states, "Claré J.C. is a nebbiolo made according to a 1606 note by Gian Battista Croce, the jeweler of the house of Savoia. This wine is a time-capsule into an era when nebbiolo wines tasted fresher, slightly crisp and smooth. This is a wine for people who are young at heart and curious about the forgotten past of Piemonte."

The wine is full of the red fruits Nebbiolo is known for, fresh hints of fresh cut cherry, a bit of wood smoke, some crushed rose petals and a smile inducing vibrancy.  The smoky note of Nebbiolo is more of a background or accent, with the depth of flavor coming from a dark plum note in the mid-palate. The wine is perfect for summer meals, house made pizzas, cheese boards and charcuterie or tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes.

Most people know French wines,  few are familiar with Alsatian wines, fewer yet know the intiriguing wines of Alsace's neighbor: Lorraine,  a region smaller than some California wineries. While it was in the shadows of its more famous neighbors for various reasons, serious winemakers are placing Lorraine back on the map.

Camille Migot, 13th generation of winemakers, owns a tiny parcel (5 hectares). Small, but immensely memorable and delightful.  This "Vin Gris" is the calling card for the region - reflective of the soul of Lorraine's terroir. The flavors evoke a waxy, deep and mouth-coating salmon-tinged rosé that, despite its depth, sparks with acidity. Migot’s version is almost incomprehensible in its combination of texture and power, with lightness and zing. The general blend is about half Pinot Noir and half Gamay.  The Pinot Noir can clock in as low as 11% alcohol; he does not chaptalize it. Kiwi, tangerines, meyer lemons mixed with tiny red berries, refreshing, balanced, perfect with lightly grilled salmon with a peach or mango chutney, or hard cheeses and crackers. 
 

 

Wine Class

Sparkling Wine with Nick Demos
Wednesday - June 14 -  6pm  -  RSVP Only  -  $50
(Few spots left)

Nick Demos will guide us through a range of bubbly wines, including a classic Champagne. A great opportunity to taste some delicious wines and explore the range of bubbles from Prosecco and Cremant to Champagne. 
We will be pouring:

Kuentz Bas Cremant
Gregoletto Prosecco
Lumassina Frizzante
Lambert Seyssel
Champalou Vouvrey Brut 
Lasalle Champagne
 

Wine Dinner

Wine pairings by importer PortoVino
Food by John Bobby and Bobby Boy Bakeshop
Tuesday - July 25 - 6pm - RSVP only

PortoVino imports started over two decades ago traveling the back roads of Italy finding iconic traditional growers and edgy outliers who were passionate about terroir and producing delicious wine. We share their philosophical belief that wine growers are heros in the wine world and they have a direct line to history, people and place. We are developing a menu with Chef Bobby to honor the wines and their producers, be prepared for some exciting Italian wine.  More details to follow 
 

Holiday Hours

The Caviste will be CLOSED July 2 - July 17
for our annual summer break
*Be sure to stock up before we close*

Here's an example of this month's
3 - Pack Value Selection Wine Club

Portuguese Wines:

Quinta de Santiago Vinho Verde 
Boina Red Douro Blend
Boina White Douro Blend

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within a 5-mile radius
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