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Award-winning independent wine merchant, Caviste, was established in 2003 by winemaker David Thomas, originally under the name of The Cellar Door. Its three Hampshire shops, based in Overton, Stockbridge and Newlyns Farm Shop, near Odiham, showcase the best that winemaking has to offer – from established classic producers to the emerging stars of the New and Old World; and from everyday drinking choices to wines for entertaining, special occasions and for cellaring.
Caviste’s constantly evolving wine list celebrates the small, independent producer, with many wines discovered whilst in the vineyards of the world’s most exciting wine regions. With wines open for tasting throughout the week, often with visiting winemakers and producers at weekends, as well as tutored tastings and educational courses throughout the year, Caviste’s calendar of events captures the enjoyment and excitement of wine.
Caviste Overton
The first of the Caviste shops opened in 2003, under the name of The Cellar Door. Set in the pretty North Hampshire village of Overton in the Upper Test Valley, our Overton branch has, over the past four years, established the company’s reputation as one of the UK’s leading independent wine merchants, reaching the finals of the Independent Wine Retailer of the Year Awards and winning the New Zealand Wine Growers Association competition amongst UK independents.
Caviste Stockbridge
Linked to our Overton location by the River Test, Caviste’s second shop, opened in April 2007, is situated in the historical market town of Stockbridge in the heart of the Test Valley, between Winchester and Salisbury. From its picturesque courtyard setting opposite The Greyhound on the High Street, our Stockbridge branch brings Caviste’s award-winning combination of high-quality wines and friendly, knowledgeable advice to wine lovers in the South Hampshire area.
Caviste Odiham
From November 2008 you’ll be able to find two of Hampshire’s leading food and wine shops under one roof, as we open our new shop at Hampshire Life’s Best Farm Shop 2008 - Newlyns Farm Shop, near Odiham. Caviste’s new premises is located alongside Newlyns Farm Shop and its brand new cookery school at Lodge Farm, off Junction 5 of the M3. With a shared passion and commitment to providing top quality products, backed up by friendly, knowledgeable advice, Newlyns and Caviste will offer a complete shopping experience for food and wine lovers, with extensive free parking always available.
For further information about our wines, services and calendar of events, please click on the relevant link.
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Who’s Who at Caviste
 David Thomas - Managing Director
David is a young winemaker whose passion for wine led him to set up Caviste (formerly The Cellar Door). Trained in oenology at Roseworthy College, South Australia, David has made wine all over the world, including Taylors in Portugal, Chateau Cissac in Bordeaux and Mountadam in Australia. During his sixteen years working in the wine trade, David has worked with some of the industry’s top producers and Masters of Wine, and continues to advise collectors in developing their private wine cellars.
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 Mark Bedford – Director, Caviste Odiham
Mark, who has been advising Hampshire wine lovers for over eighteen years, joined Caviste (formerly The Cellar Door) in 2004. MW trained, he has travelled extensively throughout the wine regions of Europe where he has developed his knowledge and appreciation of wine, from the everyday drinking to the fine and classic wines.
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 Rachel Gilbey - Manager, Caviste Stockbridge
With over eight years in the wine trade, working in the local Winchester area, Rachel’s wine qualifications, retail experience and regular travel throughout the winemaking regions of the New and Old World, enable her to offer Caviste customers in-depth wine knowledge and advice, combined with exceptional levels of customer service.
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And the rest of the team...
Hannah Thomas
Marketing & Operations Director
Roz London
Office Manager
Rick Winter
Stock Manager
David Penny
Assistant, Caviste Odiham |
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