Wine Tasting:  EF & JL Bday Bonanza
Jan
15
to Jan 21

Wine Tasting: EF & JL Bday Bonanza

This week we celebrate two of our part-timers! Eric has been a part of the VinoTeca staff for 7 years and Jean Luke for close to 2! They also happen to share a birthday week! Katie and Janeen have let them take the reins this week for the tasting. Expect these Capricorn cuties to pour fresh bubbles, high acid whites and round reds.
Wines Include:
2024 Dorcha Rosé Bläufrankisch Pet-Nat from Štajerska, Slovenia
2024 Alexakis, Assyrtiko from Crete, Greece
2022 Altos Las Hormigas ‘La Danza’ Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina

3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

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Wine Tasting:  Syrah
Jan
22
to Jan 28

Wine Tasting: Syrah

This week we focus on a red grape that in 10 years, we haven’t fully explored. Syrah takes center stage in this three-wine tasting. Compare expressions that highlight the grape’s range—from lifted and savory to rich and powerful.
We’ll explore how terroir and technique shape each wine.
A concise, delicious deep dive into a classic variety.

Wines Include:
Optik ‘Bien Navido Vineyard’ Syrah from Santa Maria Valley, CA

3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

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Special Event:  Spanish Wine Tasting + Paella
Feb
12
5:30 PM17:30

Special Event: Spanish Wine Tasting + Paella

This is the kind of night we love at VinoTeca —10 wines, paella from Saberico, and Olé & Obrigado Importers leading the way. Join us as we explore a diverse lineup of Spanish wines, each chosen for its character, balance, and ability to shine with food. Paella serves as the perfect pairing, bringing out the freshness, depth, and soul of these wines. It’s a celebration of flavor, tradition, and the simple joy of sharing wine over a great meal.

We will have both Mixta (meat and seafood) and Vegetarian Paella.

This is a drop-in style tasting. Request that you arrive no later than 7:00. Last wines poured at 8:00.

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Special Event:  Knife Skills Class with Chef Pedro
Feb
28
11:30 AM11:30

Special Event: Knife Skills Class with Chef Pedro

Sharpen your skills and rethink the pantry staple. This hands-on knife skills class is designed to build confidence with essential cutting techniques while showcasing the surprising versatility of tinned fish. We’ll walk through foundational knife skills—think slicing, dicing, chopping, and proper knife handling—focusing on techniques you can use every day in your own kitchen.

Once the skills are in hand, We will put them to work by creating a vibrant, well-balanced tinned fish salad. Along the way, Chef Pedro will enlighten on how different tinned fish, textures, and ingredients come together, proving that what’s in the tin can be both practical and crave-worthy. The goal isn’t just one recipe, but learning adaptable techniques and flavor combinations you can apply again and again.

You’ll leave with sharper knife skills, fresh ideas for using tinned fish beyond the can, and a finished dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious.

The VinoTeca team will pair three wines to enjoy with your well-cut, well-dressed salad!

*Please bring your favorite knife. We are not responsible for you being irresponsible with your sharp instrument!

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Wine Tasting:  Wines That Rock
Jan
8
to Jan 14

Wine Tasting: Wines That Rock

Elvis and David Bowies Bday is 1/8 so we have created a tasting that ROCKS! 🎸
Join us this week for Wines That Rock, a tasting dedicated to bottles grown in rocky soils that bring serious edge and energy to the glass. Expect structure, minerality, and a little swagger in every pour. It’s bold, it’s expressive, and it definitely doesn’t play it safe. Let’s raise a glass to legends and wines that truly rock.

2024 Château Graville-Lacoste from Graves, Bordeaux, France
2021 Vinos Atlánticos ‘La Cartuja’ from Priorat, Spain
2019 J. Bouchon ‘Block Series’ Cabernet Sauvignon from Maule Valley, Chile

3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

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Wine Tasting: New Winemaker, Who Dis?
Jan
2
to Jan 7

Wine Tasting: New Winemaker, Who Dis?

New year, new wine energy. 🍾
Join us for a tasting featuring winemakers with under 10 years in the game—fresh faces, big ideas, and seriously exciting bottles. These are the rule-breakers, risk-takers, and future favorites we can’t stop talking about. Come drink to what’s new, what’s next, and what’s pouring right now.

CommonWealth Crush Co. ‘Ghost in the Scene’ Red
Gilbert ‘Left Bank’ Bordeaux Blend
3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

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Wine Tasting: Bubbles!
Dec
26
to Dec 31

Wine Tasting: Bubbles!

Pop, fizz, cheer! The holidays are here, and we’re celebrating with all sparkling wines. Three different methods, three unique styles, and endless bubbles to explore. Sip, swirl, and discover what makes each sparkle special—and a little bit magical. Join us for a tasting that’s all sparkle, all fun, and all holiday cheer!

Wines Include:
Adami Proseco di Valdobbiadene Bosco Di Gica
Paula Kornell Blanc de Blanc
Ercole Rosé Pet Nat
3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

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Wine Tasting: Christmas Lotto
Dec
18
to Dec 24

Wine Tasting: Christmas Lotto

“It’s a VinoTeca holiday tradition! Eight wines, three picks, and a dash of chance—let the tasting magic begin. When your group arrives, you’ll select 3 wines from our merry lineup and discover delightful surprises. Sip and celebrate the season with a little holiday luck in every pour!”

3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

* Must be 21 to taste. Seating is first come, first served.

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Special Event:  Blind Tasting with Janeen Jason and Kelly Cornett
Dec
14
6:00 PM18:00

Special Event: Blind Tasting with Janeen Jason and Kelly Cornett

Ready to put your taste buds to the test?
Join us for a hands-on blind tasting of 5 classic wines as our master blind taster Janeen Jason goes head-to-head with A Cork in the Road’s Kelly Cornett in a preview of the Sommolympics!

Chef Pedro of Saberico will pair small plates with each wine, giving you insider tips on flavor combinations. Sharpen your palate, learn expert pairing tricks, and see if you can outguess the sommelier. Fun, interactive, and full of surprises—this is wine tasting like you’ve never experienced before!

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Wine Tasting:  Boss WIne
Dec
11
to Dec 17

Wine Tasting: Boss WIne

The holidays are here! Our once a year Boss Wine Tasting is all about luxury, meant to impress even the most discerning drinker. We search for the best classics to showcase for a special week. We’re talking world-class wines like that’ll make you feel like a true VIP. Whether you're a wine lover or just looking to impress your taste buds, this event is the perfect chance to savor some of the best wines on the planet. Come for the wine, stay for the vibe, and leave with a whole new appreciation for the finer things in life. Cheers to being the boss!

3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

* Must be 21 to taste. Seating is first come, first served.

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Wine Tasting - In-Between
Dec
4
to Dec 10

Wine Tasting - In-Between

It’s that cozy stretch between Thanksgiving leftovers and Christmas chaos.The perfect moment to slow down with wines that live in the “in-between,” too. These bottles come from regions tucked between the big names—quiet gems with plenty to say. Since it’s our fifth time hosting this tasting, we’re digging deeper into the delicious middle ground.Come enjoy a pause in the season with wines that fit the moment just right.

Wines Include:
Kuentz Bas Blanc from Alsace, France
Olivier Pithon Mon P’tit Pithon Rouge from Côtes Catalanes, France
Colle Massari Rigoleto from Montecucco, Italy
3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

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Wine Tasting: Gamay!
Nov
28
to Dec 3

Wine Tasting: Gamay!

Join us as we celebrate the arrival of the new vintage with a tasting built around fresh, joyful Gamay—from classic Beaujolais to a bright, energetic Nouveau straight from Oregon and a classic earthy Loire selection. We’ll pour a mix that shows how this grape shines across regions: crunchy red fruit, savory edges, and that unmistakable lift that makes Gamay everyone’s favorite fall sip. It’s release day done our way—seasonal, playful, and deliciously unexpected.

Wines Include:
Division Nouveau Nouveau Gamay from Willamette Valley, OR
Domaine Marcel Lapierre ‘Raisins Gaulois’ From Beaujolais, France
Clos Roussely Canaille from Loire Valley, France
3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

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WIne Tasting:  Thanksgiving Wines
Nov
20
to Nov 26

WIne Tasting: Thanksgiving Wines

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Tasting — the Super Bowl of wine pairings! We’ll be pouring a lineup of bottles that shine alongside turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings. From bright, festive whites to soulful reds that bring the table together, these wines are made for sharing and celebrating. Come taste, plan your holiday lineup, and kick off the season with us!

Rocca di Montegrasso Chianti Classico Rosé from Tuscany, Italy
Anne Amie Passetoutgrains from Chehalem Mtn AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon
3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

* Must be 21 to taste. Seating is first come, first served.

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Wine Tasting: Movember
Nov
13
to Nov 20

Wine Tasting: Movember

This Movember, we’re raising a glass to the winemakers behind the beards — and to a cause that hits close to home. Each flight features wines crafted by makers whose beards are as distinctive as their vintages. We’ll be donating $1 from every tasting to the Movember Foundation, supporting men’s health and mental wellness — causes that have touched our own community deeply this year. Join us in sipping for something that matters.

Wines include:
Jo Landron - La Louvetrie Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie from Loire Valley, France
Raul Perez - 'Ultreia St. Jacques' from Bierzo, Spain
Juan Pablo Michelini - Terroir Unico Cabernet Franc from Mendoza, Argentina
3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

* Must be 21 to taste. Seating is first come first served.

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