Vajra Tasting from Piedmont | Pinot Noir Wine Class | Schnitzel Night

Posted on 14 October 2025

Wine Tasting - Vajra Lineup, Piedmont
Wine Class - Pinot Noir | Schnitzel Night

Hello from the Caviste:

Hello cooler weather and richer wines. Our shelves are starting to shift a little to the richer and fuller wines we so enjoy in the fall. It is also nice to see your handsome faces for our quieter evenings on the back patio or at our bar. Come for a spell, meet old and new friends, or explore our rotating by-the-glass menu.

This week's tasting is a great exploration of a favorite Italian producer, GD Varja, and next week's dinner, Schnitzel night, promises a glimpse of fall flavors. If we can pull a case of old favorites together for you or introduce a new bottling, just let us know.

Cheers

Tuesday Tasting
Wines of Piedmont

GD Vajra Wines
Tuesday, Oct 14, 5-7pm drop in
$5 tasting fee, waived with featured bottle purchase

This is a great tasting of the range of wines coming out of Italy's Piedmont from one of its top producers. Kerrie Thomas from Winebow will be your host.

From an estate that dates back to the 1880's but was "reborn" by the efforts of a fifteen year old. Vajra produces a great range of wines. They adhere to sustainable farming methods, treating the vineyards as living, breathing ecosystems. This philosophy translates into the quality of their wines, which express the distinctive characteristics of the terroir with exceptional clarity.
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bubbly: Della Neve Rosé Brut | nebbiolo, pinot noir
qualitatively this is champagne from Italy, more simply it is a delicious sparkling wine with hints of dried raspberries and mountain strawberries $32

white: Baudana - Dragon | chardonnay/sauvignon blanc/nascetta
fresh fruits of kiwi, lime and pear, finish with a crispness, and that heirloom varietal, nascetta, gives it a touch of softness; for your next seafood tower $21

red: Dolcetto d'Alba
classic dolcetto grown in four different plots in Barolo and Novello, sweet spices, pretty purple tones, thyme, wild berries $19

red: Barbera d'Alba
from estate vineyards, vibrant, juicy, velvety, black fruits, anise, graphite $26

Wine Class

Pinot Noir

Come enjoy and explore wines from this popular grape from various countries and regions. A great "prep" course for our upcoming Burgundy exploration.

Wed, Oct 22, 6pm, $60, rsvp

with Russ Anderson

Wine Clubs

Did you know we have wine clubs? They are monthly, and you get to learn a little, explore variety, and discover what we're excited about.

1. Grower Champagne Club - one bottle
2. Benchmark Red Wine - one bottle
3. Value Club - three bottles

Email or call us if you're interested!

(pictured is last month's red wine and grower champagne club)

Wine Bar & Snacky Bits

Our wine bar is open all day, and our "snacky bits" are served all day. Our current offerings:

Manzanilla Green Olives
Grissini w Coriander & Black Pepper (pictured)
Potato chips
Japanese Trail Mix
Sourdough Bread + Butter
Chicken Liver Paté
Sardines in olive oil with piquillo peppers
Trout Fillets in EVOO and lemon

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wine Tasting - A Vajra Lineup (Piedmont, Italy)
with Kerrie Thomas from Winebow
Tuesday, Oct 14, 5 - 7 pm drop in
$5 tasting fee, waived with bottle purchase

Wine Tasting - Spanish Jewels
with Robert Taiman from Advintage
Tuesday, Oct 21, 5 - 7 pm drop in
$5 tasting fee, waived with bottle purchase

Wine Class - Pinot Noir
with Russ Anderson
Wednesday, Oct 22, 6pm, rsvp, $60

Future Thursday Dinners
Schnitzel Night - October 23
Rhone Lamb Night - October 30

- - HOURS - -

Tuesday-Saturday 12pm to 8pm

Wines open / Corks pulled all day

Small snacks offered all day

Have a great week!

The Caviste Team