The Independent Caveau NOLA

The Independent Caveau NOLA Wine Shop - Cheese & Charcuterie - Education + WSET

05/08/2026

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Join us for WSET Level 1 Award in Sake, a beginner-friendly course designed to introduce you to the world of sake through guided tasting, production methods, service, and food pairing. No prior knowledge required.

🍶 Over the course of four Tuesday evenings, you’ll learn:
• The main styles and categories of sake
• How sake is made
• How to taste and describe sake using the WSET

🍶 Systematic Approach to Tasting
• Serving and pairing basics
• The key factors that influence aroma and flavor

🍶 This course is perfect for hospitality professionals, wine lovers, Japanese cuisine enthusiasts, or anyone looking to build confidence with sake.

🎓 Upon successful completion of the exam, students earn the internationally recognized WSET Level 1 Award in Sake certification.

🍶 WSET Level 1 Award in Sake
✅ June 2nd – June 23rd
⏰ 6:00 - 7:30
✅ The Independent Caveau | New Orleans

Instructor: Shaun Williams

Registration is now open

⬆️ See Link In BIO

04/21/2026

soon 🍷

⏰ We are closing a bit early today so come on over 12:00 -4:00 for your weekend supplies 🍷🧀💋
04/18/2026

⏰ We are closing a bit early today so come on over 12:00 -4:00 for your weekend supplies 🍷🧀💋

03/25/2026

3 Spots Left! 🤘

’ll be tasting six wines from Peter Lauer, one of the most thoughtful producers in the Saar, now led by Florian Lauer. What makes this lineup so compelling is how clearly it shows site. Vineyards just a few hundred meters apart, yet completely different in structure, balance, and expression.

This is the kind of tasting that sharpens your understanding of terroir in a very real way.

DATE: Tuesday, March 31st
TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Joanne Close DipWSET

What you’ll experience:
• A focused tasting of 6 wines from Peter Lauer
• How site, slope, and exposure shape Riesling
• Clear examples of terroir across neighboring vineyards
• A deeper understanding of Saar Riesling

Optional cheese & charcuterie pairing available (+$30). Please order in advance when booking your seat.

If you’re a wine student, this will click. If you love Riesling, this will deepen everything.

Only a few spots available. Sign up at WineEducate.com

🍾 The Shop Is Open 🍷Wednesday through Saturday, 12–7.So what are we doing Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday?Teaching…a-lot of ...
03/25/2026

🍾 The Shop Is Open 🍷
Wednesday through Saturday, 12–7.

So what are we doing Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday?
Teaching…a-lot of classes! 🍷🥂🎓

The Independent wine shop is the home of Wine Educate, a WSET Approved Program Provider offering certified courses in wine, beer, spirits, and sake. Alongside those, we host curated classes and special events throughout the week.

If you want to know what’s coming up next, make sure you’re on the newsletter. That’s where everything gets announced first.

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Come see us in the shop, or join us in class.

Cheers,
The Independent Team

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🇦🇹🍷 If you’ve been curious about Austrian wine, this is the class to take!!🇦🇹 Wines of Austria Class📅 Saturday, March 21...
03/19/2026

🇦🇹🍷 If you’ve been curious about Austrian wine, this is the class to take!!

🇦🇹 Wines of Austria Class
📅 Saturday, March 21st
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 The Independent Caveau, New Orleans
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Nancy Reid, WSET Level 3 Certified

We’ll explore standout regions like Niederösterreich and Burgenland while tasting through Austria’s key grapes: Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, and Zweigelt.

Expect wines with energy, precision, and a balance of Old World structure with a modern edge.

🧀 Add a cheese & charcuterie pairing (+$30)

🔗 Reserve your spot through the link in bio

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⭐️ New Class Posted ⭐️🍶 WSET Level 1 Award in SakeStarts June 2📅 Dates: Tuesdays, June 2 – June 23⏰ Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM...
03/14/2026

⭐️ New Class Posted ⭐️

🍶 WSET Level 1 Award in Sake

Starts June 2

📅 Dates: Tuesdays, June 2 – June 23
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: The Independent Caveau
📝 Exam: June 23 | 7:45 – 8:30 PM
👨‍🏫 Instructor: Shaun Williams, Level 3 Certified

🍶 DM Sake for the registration link

Curious about sake but not sure where to start? This four-week course provides a clear and structured introduction to the world of sake.

You’ll learn how sake is made, explore the major styles, and develop tasting skills using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting® Sake (SAT). By the end of the course, you’ll be able to describe sake accurately and understand how to pair it confidently with food.

The course includes four instructor-led sessions and concludes with the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake exam during the final class.

Textbooks will be provided two weeks before the course begins to allow time for preparation. A minimum of three hours of independent study is recommended.

💰 Course Fee: $389

This class is ideal for sake enthusiasts, hospitality professionals, or anyone interested in building a strong foundation.

🍶 DM Sake for the registration link

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Holiday Hours!!!See you in the shop 🥰
12/28/2025

Holiday Hours!!!

See you in the shop 🥰

Holiday Hours! ✨✨✨Looking forward to seeing you in the shop!! 🍷
12/20/2025

Holiday Hours! ✨✨✨

Looking forward to seeing you in the shop!! 🍷

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1226 South White Street
New Orleans, LA
70125

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Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 7pm

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(504) 702-8033

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