Love discovering new places, meeting great people, and trying amazing wines?
Our sommeliers are always on the hunt for the best new arrivals, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Every week, we host winemakers, distributors, and importers to pour new additions to our shelves and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what makes those wines special.
Join us and explore something new!
WEEKLY 5-7 PM
$15/ tasting
Fall Tastings
OCTOBER - THE STRANGE, SURPRISING, & SPECTACULAR
Wine is full of strange traditions, surprising transformations, and happy accidents. This month, we're diving into some of its greatest wonders—from the veil of living yeast that creates Sherry's flor to the intentional oxidation behind Vin Jaune, and the many creative ways winemakers coax flavor, texture, and bubbles from every bottle.
Join us as we explore some of wine's most fascinating techniques and traditions!
OCTOBER 6 - CARBONIC!
The magic of intercellular fermentation with Joyous Society
OCTOBER 13 - ZUCCARDI: Rethinking Mendoza
We're excited to welcome Wendi, National Sales Manager for Zuccardi, to explore a different side of Argentina.
OCTOBER 20 - UNDER THE VEIL: Flor, Oxidation & Time
Most winemakers spend their careers trying to protect wine from oxygen—but a few embrace it. Join us as we explore the remarkable styles that rely on time, air, and even a living layer of yeast called flor to create some of the world's most distinctive wines.
OCTOBER 27– SPOOKY SPARKLERS
Forget candy—we're celebrating Halloween with blood red bubblies from around the world. From Lambrusco to sparkling Shiraz, come discover a new favorite!
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NOVEMBER - HARVEST BOUNTY
The vineyards may be wrapping up harvest, but gathering around the table is just beginning.
This month, we're celebrating the bounty of the season with wines made for gathering --whether you're planning Thanksgiving, looking for the perfect cozy red, or searching for that bottle everyone at the table will be asking about.
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DECEMBER - Shop Small: Holiday Market Nights
Holiday shopping doesn't have to mean crowded malls and last-minute stress. Each Tuesday, we'll pair a lineup of gift-worthy wines with a local maker, artist, or small business. Come taste, shop, and support your community all in one stop.
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WINE CLASSES
Mondays, 6:00 pm
We believe wine should be for everyone—any occasion, any meal, any day of the week. It has a way of bringing people together, sparking conversation, evoking memories, and becoming part of our shared culture. And we love sharing that!
But let’s be honest—learning about wine can feel intimidating. That’s why we’re all about breaking down barriers and making wine education approachable, engaging, and free of the usual pretension.
With backgrounds in education, our in-house sommeliers lead classes at Walter’s Wine Shop, guiding tastings around our communal black walnut table. Sessions typically explore wine regions, grape varieties, and styles, but don’t be surprised if we dive into coffee, sake, beer, or whatever else catches our interest!
Classes are ticketed and last roughly 1 hour.
QUESTIONS? We've got answers.
Do I need a reservation to taste on Tuesdays?
Nope! Our Tuesday tastings are drop in, so come on in any time after 5pm, and we'll get you set up. Our winemakers and other winery representatives are present from 5-7pm, so if you'd like to meet them, plan to arrive earlier in the evening.
If you want to bring a group for tasting and dinner and would like to make a reservation, you can do so through our wine bar Upwell.
What does my wine class ticket cost cover?
Tickets for Monday wine classes are $40, which includes a $20 credit toward a retail bottle from Walter's.
The remaining ticket cost covers wines poured for the class plus teaching materials.
Are food and wine available during wine classes?
Our classes are seated with a presentation by our somms and a guided tasting. During this time, we do not offer food or glasses of wine.
If you'd like to join us for dinner ahead of a class, please arrive before 4:30pm as the kitchen closes at 4:45pm on class nights. You can see our current Monday night menu here.
Are food and wine available during Tuesday Tastings?
Yes! Our full dinner menu is available on Tuesdays from 3pm to 10pm. Visit our Upwell site to see current menus & make reservations or check our wait time.
If you just want to taste and shop, we have space available for that as well!