CAVIAR SERIES: Caviar 101

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Bloom Wine Bar & Florals | Springfield, IL

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Caviar 101 is your guided introduction to the wide (and often misunderstood) world of caviar. This tasting walks guests across the full spectrum, from beginner-friendly roe to intermediate sturgeon varieties and finally to the luxurious Osetra tier.


We’ll explore differences in species, salinity, texture, color, origin, and why certain caviars command a higher price point.


What We’re Tasting:

Guests will taste six starred caviars from our Caviar Landscape, spanning:

• Salmon Roe (beginner)

• Hackleback Sturgeon (beginner+)

• Paddlefish (intermediate)

• Royal Siberian Sturgeon (intermediate)

• Kaluga Hybrid (luxe-leaning)

• Classic Osetra (traditional luxury)


This lineup offers a rare opportunity to compare species and tiers side-by-side, something most food lovers never get to experience in one sitting.


How We Taste:

Each caviar will be enjoyed:

  1. Neat — for pure texture & flavor
  2. With a sip pairing — to understand pairing dynamics
  3. With accompaniments — including blinis, chips, crème fraîche & playful additions


What’s Included:

✔ Six caviars across three pricing tiers

✔ Guided history + terminology + sourcing insights

✔ Tasting notes + flavor comparisons

✔ Mother-of-pearl spoon to take home

✔ Refillable truffle fries for snacking

✔ Tips for buying, storing & serving caviar like a pro


We’ll taste each caviar neat, then with a curated pairing pour, and finally with classic and playful accompaniments that unlock texture, umami, and buttery nuances.


Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure a timely start. Seating is first come, first serve.


$109/person


Duration: 90+ Minutes


Grapevine members: $30 off your ticket (one discount per membership)

Email us to RSVP: [email protected]

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Where is it happening?

Bloom Wine Bar & Florals, 2 S Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701, United States

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