Wine Tasting:  Climate Series - Continental
Jul
17
to Jul 23

Wine Tasting: Climate Series - Continental

Join us for a series of wine tastings exploring how climate—Mediterranean, Maritime, or Continental—shapes the style, structure, and soul of a wine. Each session dives into a different climate and the wines that thrive there. Continental climates mean hot days, cool nights, and real seasons—great for growing grapes with bold flavor and bright acidity. You’ll find punchy reds and zippy whites from places like the Loire Valley, Austria, and parts of Spain.

Wines Include:
Hexamer ‘Quarzit’ Riesling from Nahe, Germany
Domaine Dyckerhoff Petit Gris Rosé from Reuilly, France
Alto Moncayo ‘Zismero’ Garnacha from Campo de Borja, Spain

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Wine Tasting:  Climate Series - Maritime
Jul
24
to Jul 30

Wine Tasting: Climate Series - Maritime

Join us for a series of wine tastings exploring how climate—Mediterranean, Maritime, or Continental—shapes the style, structure, and soul of a wine. Each session dives into a different climate and the wines that thrive there. This week we focus on maritime climate. A maritime climate in wine production refers to regions influenced by the sea, characterized by mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and relatively small temperature differences between seasons. This climate is known for producing wines with balanced acidity, freshness, and elegant fruit flavors. 

Wines include:
Domaine Claude Branger ‘Terroir Les Gras Moutons’ Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sure Lie from Loire Valley, France
Rezabal Getariako Txakolina Rosé from Basque, Spain
Bishop’s Peak Pinot Noir from 'San Luis Obispo Coast' CA
3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

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Special Event:  Ceviche Class with Chef Pedro
Jul
26
12:00 PM12:00

Special Event: Ceviche Class with Chef Pedro

Get ready to slice, squeeze, and spice your way through a ceviche adventure! In this class, Chef Pedro Porras of Saberico will help you master a classic Peruvian ceviche and whip up a bright, zesty vegan version, too. We’ll share all the tips, tricks, and tangy secrets to make your taste buds dance. Bring your appetite, a sense of fun, and BYOK—bring your own knife—for this citrusy party you don’t want to miss!

Class includes 4 wines expertly paired with the dishes you create. Each guest will receive their own cutting board, but we do ask that you bring your own sharp, chef or santoku style knife.

This class is very limited. Reservations required. We will be using knives and require each guest to have moderate knife skills as we are not responsible for any injuries.

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Wine Tasting:  The Finger Lakes
Jul
31
to Aug 6

Wine Tasting: The Finger Lakes

The Finger Lakes is a pre-Prohibition wine region, with the first vines planted in Hammondsport, New York, in 1829. By 1900, more than 50 wineries had been established along the lakes. But it wasn’t until 1982 that the AVA was officially created. Today, there are 10,790 producing acres with 832 acres of Riesling.

The Finger Lakes region has been a staple at VinoTeca since we opened but in May, Janeen had a chance to visit NY and our love affair was solidified. This week we are showcasing 3 wineries that she fell in love with on her week at camp.

Wines Include:
Hillick & Hobbs Riesling from Seneca Lake, NY
Osmote FLX ‘This is Red Pet Nat’ from Finger Lakes, NY
3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

* Must be 21 to taste. No reservations. Seating is first come first served.

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Special Event:  Discover Friuli
Jul
31
6:30 PM18:30

Special Event: Discover Friuli

Join us on July 31st for an in-depth exploration of Friuli wines, featuring a guided tasting of seven exceptional selections from Tenuta Maccan and Borgo San Daniele from wine guru Stephen James of Uva Imports. This immersive class goes beyond the swirl and sip—you’ll dive into the region’s unique terroir, grape varieties, and winemaking styles with expert-led insights. Expect vibrant whites, pink bubbles, elegant reds, and plenty of "aha!" moments along the way. A massive, thoughtfully curated cheese board by Toasts by Rachel will accompany the tasting, perfectly paired to highlight each wine. Tickets are $50 per person—space is limited, so reserve your spot for this flavorful journey through Friuli!

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Wine Tasting:  Island Wines
Aug
7
to Aug 13

Wine Tasting: Island Wines

Escape to the islands—no passport required. We're pouring wines from volcanic shores and breezy coasts, each one a little liquid vacation. Come taste how island life shows up in the glass. Just $15 for a beachy break without leaving the city.

Wines Include:
Pala ‘Soprasole’ Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
3 wines - $15 // 1 wine - $6 // 3 ounce pours

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Aug
7
5:00 PM17:00

Special Event: Tasting Takeover

Michelini Mufatto is a family project born in the Andes, where Matías Michelini, his wife Gerardi Mufatto, and their son Manuel crafted expressive, high-altitude wines in Argentina’s Uco Valley. Known for their minimal intervention approach and deep connection to terroir, their wines quickly gained cult status for their purity and energy. The Michelini family is not short of terroirs to explore in their native Argentina, but they continue to amaze with the amount and quality of the projects they get involved with in South America.

Now the family has gone a step further and taken its craft and vision to Spain, where they have set a firm foot in Bierzo. The family brings that same philosophy to the old vines and wild landscapes of northwestern Spain. The wines are electric and soulful, balancing mountain freshness with Atlantic influence.

This tasting features 3 wines from their Spanish expressions—but with roots that run deep into the Andes. Come taste the evolution of one of South America’s most compelling winemaking families. Two traditional grapes are showcased - Godello brings bright acidity and a saline snap, while Mencía offers silky texture and savory, mountain-grown depth.

Wines include:
2022 Godello, Bierzo, Spain
2022 En El Camino, Mencia, Bierzo, Spain
2021 A Merced, Mencia, Bierzo, Spain

This is a drop-in event. Tastings start at 5pm and last tasting started at 7:30pm.

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