Email Newsletter 5/23/13

BE HERE THIS FRIDAY, 5/24:

Take a mental stroll with me through
a classic Southern California dream…

A glorious summer day
A perfectly blue sky
The sun warms you, body and soul
A light breeze caresses you

And the sounds:

Laughter and friendly conversation
Chirping birds
Killer tunes from hidden speakers
The sizzle of meat on the grill…

Ah, yes, the joy of a backyard
barbecue! Which is made that much
better with the perfect beverage
in your glass!

To help you achieve this nirvana,
we have put together a rockin’
tasting event for this Friday,
May 24th. Cost is $10, and it’s
open any time from 4-10 pm.

These are the seven delicious
barbecue wines for you to try:

J Vineyards Pinot Gris 2011, $10.97
-89 points Jim Tobin
A to Z Rose 2012, $10.97
-88 points Tobin Brothers
Laetitia Pinot Noir 2011, $19.97
BenMarco Malbec 2010, $17.97
-90 points Robert Parker
Zenaida ZC Red 2009, $12.97
-88 points Tobin Bros.
Klinker Brick Zinfandel 2010, $15.97
-88 points Bill Tobin
Orin Swift The Prisoner 2011, $31.97
-92 points Wine Spectator

These will go with your barbecue
experience like sandals and feet,
like waves and boards, like burgers
and buns.

Cheers to barbecue!

WINE OF THE WEEK:

We have gushed before about the
great values coming out of Spain –
here’s another one!

The 2008 Finca La Emperatriz Crianza
from the Rioja region received 90 points
from Robert Parker:

“From 15- to 45-year-old vines, this has a
lifted, expressive bouquet of black plum,
cassis, orange sorbet and small red cherries
that demonstrate good intensity. The palate
is very well-balanced, with firm tannins that
exert a gentle but insistent grip. It builds nicely
with crisp blackberry and raspberry intermixed
with white pepper and sea salt. This segues
into a solid, tannic finish and is very well-made.
Drink 2013-2018.”

Is it $20, $30, $40, $50?
No. Just $13.97 right here at NCWC.

BEST GIFT IDEA EVER:

In the previous email I spoke of the
upcoming wedding season, especially
as it relates to toasting with Bubbly.

Now let’s talk about wedding gifts!

Once again you’ll be too clever and
too quick and know exactly where
I’m going…

Wine makes the perfect gift!

Duh, you say. Already know that.
But did you know we have about
700 wines in here, at the best prices
in town?

Did you know we’re always happy to
recommend a great wine gift, in any
price point?

Did you know we also offer Gift Cards
in any denomination you desire?

And did you know we offer not one
but TWO wine clubs, and that we ship
wine all over the country?

Well, now you know. And if you’d like
to take a look at all the different gift
subscriptions we offer through our
French Wine Gift program, please
CLICK HERE to check it out.

Thanks for keeping us in mind!