Calave - Bittered Sling and Vine

WELCOME!

We are a no tipping establishment. 20% service charge will be added to your bill to ensure a better living wage to our staff.

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CALAVE, "WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME"

Located in the heart of Palo Alto’s California Avenue Business District, Calave is a wine bar appropriate for just about any occasion. It has both a contemporary and vintage feel, where you can enjoy wines found both locally and globally, craft cocktails, craft beers with a variety of delicious bar bites to keep you satisfied.

MAYFIELD BREWRY (CIRCA 1868-1920) STOOD ON THE CORNER OF LINCOLN & 2ND, NOW CALIFORNIA & BIRCH

Once the home of the Mayfield Brewery, Calave’s site has an interesting history. Before becoming incorporated into Palo Alto in 1904, California Avenue was part of the rowdy, pre-prohibition town of Mayfield. Calave’s aesthetic celebrates the spirit of the former owner’s rich, pre-prohibition past.

THE PARTNERS OF CALAVE

In 2015, Dave, Lori, Becky and James set out to create a neighborhood bar with a focus on elevating the wine bar experience. Cultivating relationships with their patrons is central to their vision. Their hard work and creativity resulted in a unique establishment where locals and out of town visitors can unwind with the best wine, craft beers and tasty food, all served in an inviting atmosphere without pretense.

WINE LIST

Wine & Beer List subject to change without notice and it often does.
We are a no tipping establishment. 20% service charge will be added to your bill to ensure a better living wage to our staff.

Glass Bottle

Bubbles

NV Prosecco, Corazza, Treviso, Italy $12

NV Brut , Guy de Forez, Champagne, France $22

NV Brut Rose, M. Bonnamy, Loire Valley, France $12

Glass Bottle

Whites

2020 Rose, Domaine de Beaupre, Cotes de Provance, France $14

2019 Pinot Grigio DOC, Cantina de Pra, Veneto, Italy $12

2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Middle-Earth, Nelson, New Zealand $13

2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Auchere, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France $15

2019 Chenin Blanc, Sauvion, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France $14

2020 Riesling, Lafken Wines, San Antonio, Leida, Chile $14

2018 Chardonnay, Macon Uchizy by Meurgey-Croses, Maconnais, Burgundy, France $15

2018 Chardonnay, Austerity Wines, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County $13

2019 Chardonnay, Bistue Cellars, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California $15

2017 Chardonnay, Twill Cellars, Willamette Valley, OR $65

2018 Chardonnay, Groth Vineyards & Winery, Hillview Vinayard, Napa Valley $60

Glass Bottle

Reds

2017 Pinot Noir, King Estate Winery, Willamette Valley, OR $17

2017 Pinot Noir, Furthermore Wines, Rosella’s Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands $18

2018 Pinot Noir, “Calave”, Central Coast $12

2016 Pinot Noir, Trombetta Family Wines, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County $85

2016 Rhône Blend, Domaine de la Cheneraie, Beaumes-de-Venise, Cotes du Rhône, France $14

2015 Tempranillo, Viña Alberdi “Reserva”, Rioja, Spain $16

2015 Chianti Classico DOCG, Castello Di Gabbiano "Riserva", Tuscany, Italy $12

2016 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, M. Chapoutier "La Bernardine", Rhone, France $137

2018 Malbec, Domaine Busquet “Reserve”, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina $12

2012 Tempranillo, Viña Ardanza “Reserva”, Selección Especial, Rioja, Spain $75

2017 Red Blend, Peterson Winery “Zero Manipulation”, Tollini Vineyard, Mendocino, California $15

2014 Barlolo DOCG, Francesco Rinaldi & Figli "Brunate", Piedmont, Italy $145

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, "Calave", Paso Robles $12

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Richards Winery, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County $17

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckmen Vinayards, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County $17

2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Gibbs Vineyards, “Reserve”, St. Helena, Napa Valley $90

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley 1L $140

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, J Lord Winery “Hilltop”, Paso Robles $65

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain, Washington State $102

2017 Red Blend, Two Squared by Alpha Omega, Napa Valley, California $89

2017 Red Blend, Daou Vineyards "Bodyguard", Paso Robles $80

2007 Bordeaux, Chateau Martet “Riserve de Famille”, Saints-Foy, Bordeaux, France $20

2016 Syrah, Barruol Lynch "La Boisselee", Cote Rotie. Rhone, France $140

Glass Bottle

Dessert Wines

2017 Sauternes, Chateau la Tour Blanche “Emotions”, France $16

NV Ruby Port, Graham’s “Fine Ruby”, Portugal $12

2018 Moscato D’Asti, Strev, Piedmont, Italy $12

WINE FLIGHTS

Bubbles

NV Brut Rose | M. Bonnamy, Loire Valley, France

NV Prosecco | Corazza, Treviso, Italy

NV Brut | Guy de Forez, Champagne, France

$24

The Rounds

2018 Chardonnay | Macon Uchizy by Meurgey-Croses, Maconnais, Burgundy, France

2018 Chardonnay | Austerity Wines, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County

2019 Chardonnay | Bistue Cellars, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California

$23

Savage White

2019 Pinot Grigio DOC | Cantina de Pra, Veneto, Italy

2018 Verdejo | Pradorey, Castilla y Leon, Rueda,Spain

2020 Riesling | Lafken Wines, San Antonio, Leida, Chile

$18

Pinot Divino

2018 Pinot Noir | “Calave”, Central Coast

2017 Pinot Noir | King Estate, Willamette Valley, OR

2017 Pinot Noir | Furthermore Wines, Rosella’s Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands

$25

Call Me a Cab

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon | "Calave" Paso Robles

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon | J. Richards Winery, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon | Beckmen Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County

$26

European Vacation

2015 Chianti Classico DOCG | Castello Di Gabbiano "Riserva", Tuscany, Italy

2015 Tempranillo | Viña Alberdi “Reserva”, Rioja, Spain

2007 Bordeaux | Chateau de Martet, Saints-Foy, Bordeaux, France

$29

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

The Keeper

Wheatley Vodka, Aperol, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine

$14

Opening Statement

Fords Gin, Luxardo, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Juice

$16

House Old Fashion

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky, Laphroaig 10Yr. Scotch, Demarara Syrup, Angostura and Peach Bitters

$16

Calave Paloma

Arete Blanco Tequila, Aperol, Lime and Grapefruit Juice, Rosemary Simple Syrup

$16

Mezcal Mule

El Silencio Mezcal, Honey-Ginger Syrup, Lime Juice and Ginger Beer.

$15

CGT

Fords gin, rosemary, juniper berries, grapefruit, and tonic

$14

CLASSIC COCKTAILS

Sazerac

Negroni

Old Fashioned

Aprerol Spritz

Martini

SPIRITS

Vodka

Hangar One
Alameda, CA $14

Tito’s
Austin, TX $14

Wheatley
Frankfort, KY $12

Gin

Ginny’s
CA $14

McQueen and the Violet Fog
Brazil $14

Fords
London, UK $12

St. George Terroir
Alameda, CA $12

Hendricks
Scotland $14

Barr Hill
Vermont $15

Rum

Diplomatico "Planas"
Venezuela $12

Diplomatico "Reserva Exclusiva"
Venezuela $16

Myers’s Original Dark
Jamaica $12

Flor de Caña “Centenario 18”
Nicaragua $16

Tequila

Arete "Blanco"
Mexico $12

Siete Leguas "Blanco"
Mexico $14

Siete Leguas "Reposado"
Mexico $16

Siete Leguas "Añejo"
Mexico $18

Mandala "Blanco"
Mexico $14

Mandala " Extra Añejo"
Mexico $42

Clase Azul "Reposado"
Mexico $30

El Silencio "Espadin" Mezcal
Mexico $14

BOURBON

Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY $12

Colonel E. H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof
Frankfort, KY $35

Colorado Gold
Colorado Springs, CO $16

Cotton Hollow 4Yr
TX $18

McKenna Henry 10 Yr
Bardstown, KY $14

Old Rip Van Winkle 10Yr
Frankfort, KY $55

Weller Special Reserve
Frankfort, KY $18

Weller 12 Yr
Frankfort, KY $22

Weller Full Proof
Frankfort, KY $40

Van Winkle Special Reserve 12Yr
Frankfort, KY $65

RYE

Colorado Gold
Colorado Springs, CO $14

Cotton Hollow 4Yr
IN $18

High West Rendezvous
Park City, UT $20

Old Forester
Louisville, KY $12

Pikesville
Bardstown, KY $15

Rittenhouse
Bardstown, KY $12

Sazerac
Frankfort, KY $14

Whistle Pig 10Yr
VT $20

Whistle Pig 12Yr
VT $30

Whistle Pig 15Yr
VT $50

SINGLE MALT

10th Street
CA $16

Amrut
India $16

Glenfiddich 12Yr
Scotland $18

Laphroaig 10Yr
Scotland $16

Macallan 12Yr
Scotland $20

Macallan 18Yr
Scotland $55

Signatory UnChillfiltered Collection Glenlivet 2006
Scotland $30

Single Cask Nation Ledaig 13Yr
Scotland $40

Single Cask Nation Glenburgie 20Yr
Scotland $50

The Balvenie 12Yr Double Wood
Scotland $17

The Balvenie 14Yr Caribbean Cask
Scotland $25

Tenjaku
Japan $16

The Karayoshi 12 Yr
Japan $29

The Matsui
Japan $25

Kaiyo “Mizunara Oak”
Japan $23

Beer/Non-Alcoholic List

Craft Beer On Tap

Pilsner 4.8%ABV
Oakland United Beerwork $8

Red Trolley Ale, 5.5% ABV
Karl Strauss Brewing Company $9

“Frank the Tank” IPA 6.8% ABV
Palo Alto Brewing Company $9

“ Gateway to Hefe” 5.3 % ABV
Silva Brewing Co. $9

Flight of Draft Beers (5 oz. pours) $12

Craft Beer By Bottle

Belching Beaver Brewery “Deftones Phantom Bride” IPA 7.10% 16oz
Oceanside, CA $9

Left Hand Brewing Co. Nitro Stout 6.0% 16oz
Longmont, CO $9

Kolsch
Reissdorf, Germany $9

Omission Brewing Co. IPA 6.7% (Gluten Free)
Portland, Oregon $6

2 Towns Cider-House, Apple Cider 6% (Gluten Free)
Corvallis, Oregon $7

Sangria

Calave’s Finest Housemade Red Sangria $9

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Clausthaler non-alcoholic beer
Germany $6

Soft Drinks: Coke | Diet Coke | Sprite $3

Sparkling Water: S. Pellegrino $3 | Small $6 | Large

Orange Juice $3

BAR BITES

Menu subject to change without notice and it often does.

We are a no tipping establishment. 20% service charge will be added to your bill to ensure a better living wage to our staff.

Lite Bites

HH MEDITERRANEAN OLIVES

Marinated & infused with our house spices

HH TRUFFLE OIL POPCORN

Our famous made to order popcorn with a hint of truffle oil & sea salt

HH WHITE FISH CEVICHE

House made white fish ceviche | Farm raised talapia,
cilantro, red onion, tomatoes, red bell pepper and jalapeños. Marinated in lime juice, served with corn chips

$13

HH DEVILED EGGS

House made deviled eggs, whipped yolk, sweet dill, mustard and dusted with smoked paprika.

$9 (4 pc) $18 (8 pc)

HH BRUSCHETTA

Roma tomatoes, red onions, garlic and basil topped with parmesan, sea salt and drizzled with balsamic reduction.

$15

$9 (4 pc) $18 (8 pc)

HH SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Fresh shrimp served with a house made cocktail sauce

$10

HH SMOKED SALMON PINWHEELS

Smoked salmon, red onion with a cream cheese spread sprinkled with fresh dill, olive oil and capers on top of sliced cucumbers.

$15

HH 2 CHEESE, CHEESE PLATE

Curate your own cheese plate. Select any 2 cheeses from our cheese flights. Accompanied with honey and dried fruits served with sliced french bread

$17

MEZZE PLATE

House made hummus drizzled with olive oil and topped with cracked pepper. Accompanied with feta cheese, dolma, olives & sliced cucumbers. Served with warm pita slices.

$17

CHEESE FLIGHTS

WEST SIDE STORY

Original Blue – Point Reyes, California
Tangy, creamy, semi-soft, cow’s milk

Humboldt Fog – Cypress Grove, California

Soft, floral, citrus, goats milk

Hop Along – Cowgirl Creamer, California

Hard, springy texture, w/ notes of brioche, yogurt, roasted nuts, cows milk

$20

THE EUROS'

L’amuse Signature Gouda, Holland

Hard, roasted hazelnut and burnt caramel flavor, cows, milk

Taleggio Castel Regio- Lombardy, Italy

Sweet, salty, buttery feel with a very intense aroma. Semi-Hard, Cows milk

Manchego Pasamontes – Castilla La Mancha, Spain

Hard, Notes of tangerine, pepper, and lanolin, sheep’s milk

$19

CHEFS CHOICE

Sleeping Beauty – CASCADIA CREAMERY, Washington

Semi-Hard, Smooth and buttery with a supple sharpness, cow’s milk

Président Brie – France

Soft, creamy, w/ a mild taste and snow-white, edible rind, cow’s milk

Lamb Chopper – Cypress Grove Chevre, California

Hard, sweet, buttery, caramels & nutty undertones, sheep’s milk

$22

CHARCUTERIE PLATE

Soppressata | Prosciutto | Mild Coppa | Salami Rosa (cooked) | Chorizo

$22

CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE PLATES

West Side Cheese Flight + Charcuterie Plate

$42

The Euros' Cheese Flight + Charcuterie Plate

$41

Chefs Choice Cheese Flight + Charcuterie Plate

$44

FLATBREADS

CHICKEN, PESTO AND SPINACH

A crispy flatbread with house made pesto spread topped with spinach, tomatoes, melted feta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses sprinkled with red chili flakes.

$16

PROSCIUTTO AND BURRATA

A crispy flatbread topped with prosciutto, arugula melted burrata drizzled with olive oil and balsamic reduction.

$15

PEPPERONI AND MOZZARELLA

A crispy flatbread topped with pepperoni, red onions, artichoke, red chili flakes, melted mozzarella & drizzled with olive oil

$17

ENTREES

TRI-TIP STEAK

6 ounce sirloin steak cooked to perfection using the SOUSE VIDE method. Sliced then drizzled with our house made chimichurri sauce accompanied with a mixed green salad

$18

CHICKEN PARMESAN

Free range marinated chicken breast topped with house made marinara sauce, provolone and parmesan cheeses accompanied with a mixed green salad

$18