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Hello from the Caviste:
We hope you are enjoying the spring sunsets - our upcoming events are just right for these beautiful evenings.
Anna from Piedmont Wine Imports is back on Tuesday, April 30, for off-the-beaten path wines -- a pet nat rosé, an Alto Piemonte nebbiolo, and more surprises!
The symphony musicians are also back on Thursday, May 2, 5-6:30, for beautiful live music and a little preview chat with Music Director Michelle Merrill.
Take note of our upcoming wine dinners and visits from winemakers, importers, and Artist Paul Bright. Scroll below for details.
And, of course, we are excited about another gem of a Burgundy producer from Côtes-de-Beaune with vineyards in Pommard, Volnay, and more.
We look forward to seeing you the shop or at the wine bar soon!
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Tuesday Tasting
Off-the-beaten path
with Anna from Piedmont Wine Imports
Tuesday April 30 4:30-6:30pm
*$5, waived with bottle purchase
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Anna will pour off-the-beaten-path wines - either lesser-known grapes (aleatico or sylvaner), or regions that are not as well known as their neighbor (alto piemonte), but so worth the attention because of their value and quality.
Annesanti | Umbria IT | Raspato | Sparkling Rosato
This is a pet nat of Sangiovese. Aleatico must is used for the secondary fermentation. It’s a pretty, hazy pink color. Lively, dry, easy to enjoy. A perfect lunch bottle. — Jay Murrie of PWI
Bott Frères | Alsace FR | Sylvaner
Sylvaner is your next pinot grigio with a dash of chenin. Crunchy green apples, a hint of lime, minerally, electric and refreshing, as Anna would say. Thirst-quenching for this time.
Annesanti | Umbria IT | Ninfa del Nera | Bianco
Blend of Grechetto, Trebbiano, Malvasia. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, with light skin contact. It’s bottled without fining or filtration during clear skies and a waning moon. — JM
Vallana | Campi Raudii | Alto Piemonte IT | Nebbiolo, Vespolina
Earthy. Spicy. Red fruit. Is the name a bloody memory of the great Roman victory over invading Gauls that happened at this place in 101B.C.? Or is it a reference to wild, untrellised vines the same Romans planted in the Alto Piemonte? Either story is cool with me. 75% Nebbiolo and 25% Vespolina, hand-picked, and made entirely in large concrete tanks. — JM
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Featured Burgundy Producer
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Claude Maréchal makes his wines as pure and sleek as possible, with vibrant fruit and great potential to age. Claude, together with his wife, Catherine, began with 4 hectares of vines in the 1980's, today it’s 12.5 hectares – with holdings in Volnay, Pommard, Chorey-Les-Beaune, Auxey-Duresses, and Ladoix. In the vineyard, Claude has a reputation of being one of the last vignerons to pick his fruit - hence, as ripe as possible. In the winery, he practices pure natural winemaking methods, no chemicals involved. The results are noble, authentic and uncompromising wines. The Aligoté and Bourgogne rouge are ready to drink now and the other gems listed below are worth decanting or cellaring.
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Aligoté
As beautifully soft, crisp and intriguing as an Aligoté can be. This lush vintage has lovely acidity, a crisp edge and a refined balance – a fine expression of fruit with good complexity and concentration. Maréchal produces a benchmark example, from their southern vineyards in Bligny and Pommard. Fruit was harvested quite late in the season giving it some creaminess with a splash of lemon. Currently on our by-the-glass menu - come in for a glass.
$23 Retail
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Bourgogne Rouge 'Gravel'
Grapes are made mostly from Pommard and a bit of Chassagne terroir, consisting of gravel soil, hence the name. Catherine and Claude intentionally crafted this wine made for immediate drinking pleasure for an amazing value. Light, delightful ruby color and profound seductive aromas, reminiscent of a summer day in an orchard. Ripe tree fruit carries through onto the palate with a balance of slight earthiness and fresh clean finish.
$37 Retail
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Further Wines Available - many of these for your cellar:
- Ladoix, Les Chailloits 2022 $42
- Savigny-Les-Beaune, Vielles Vignes, 2022 $49
- Chorey-Les-Beaune 2021, 2019
- Beaune Les Bons Feuvre 2021
- Volnay 2021
- Pommard Charnière 2018
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Tuesday, April 30
4:30-6:30pm
Wine Tasting with Anna from
Piedmont Wine Imports
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Tuesday May 7
4:30-6:30pm
Wine Tasting with Sophie from Haw River Wine Merchant
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Symphony By-The-Glass
Thursday, May 2, 5-6:30pm
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Live music from symphony musicians
With preview chat by
Music Director Michelle Merrill
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Friday, May 10, 4:30-6:30pm
With Lorenzo Scavino from Azelia, Piedmont, Italy
$13 tasting fee*
(*waived with any featured bottles purchased)
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Importer Visit
Ed Addis from Wine Traditions
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Saturday, May 11, 4:30-6:30pm Ed Addiss will be on-site to pour from his portfolio TBD tasting fee* (*waived with any featured bottles purchased) |
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Importer Visit
Steven Graf/Fifi
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Tuesday, May 14, 4:30-6:30pm Steven Graf will be on-site to pour from his portfolio$5 tasting fee* (*waived with any featured bottles purchased) |
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Chat with Artist Paul Bright
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Wednesday, May 22, 5pm
Wake Forest University’s Hanes Gallery, under the direction of Paul Bright, is partnering with American artist Dread Scott and Cristin Tierney Gallery (NYC) on an installation for the 60th International Art Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia, which will be held from April 20 through Nov. 24 in Venice, Italy. Paul will be on-site to show us his works. More details to follow.
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Upcoming Events
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Tastings and Events
Wine Tasting
Anna from Piedmont Wine Imports
Off-the-beaten path
Tuesday, April 30 4:30-6:30pm
Symphony By-The-Glass
with WS Symphony Musicians
May 2, 5-6:30
Wine Tasting
Sophie from Haw River
May 7, 4:30-6:30
Winemaker night
Lorenzo Scavino from Azelia, Piedmont, Italy
Langhe Nebbiolos and Barolos
Friday, May 10 4:30-6:30
$13 Tasting Fee
Importer Wine Tasting
Ed Addiss from Wine Traditions
French Small Producers
Saturday, May 11, 4:30-6:30
Importer Wine Tasting
Steven Graf from Steven Graf/Fifi Imports
Tuesday, May 14, 4:30-6:30
Chat with an Artist
Paul Bright, Director of Hanes Gallery at Wake Forest
Wednesday, May 22, 5pm
~More details to follow~
*Unless otherwise noted, all tastings have a $5 fee that is waived with the purchase of wines poured at the tasting.
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Upcoming Wine Dinners*RSVP Only*
Kermit Lynch Wine Dinner with Nick Demos
Wednesday, May 8, RSVP only
5 courses, 5 wines $130++
Seating: 6:00
Buffet Style Dinner Paired with Wine
Menu theme to be determined
Thursday, May 23, RSVP only, $90++
Kermit Lynch Wine Dinner with Nick Demos
Wednesday, June 12, RSVP only
5 courses, 5 wines $130++
Seating: 6:00
~ Call or Email us to RSVP ~
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We look forward to helping you find some delicious wines for your next meal or event.
Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
The Caviste Team
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