November 2011 Newsletter

NORTH COUNTY WINE COMPANY – NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

We are your source for Great Wines at Great Prices.  And we also offer Gift Cards, Accessories,  Giftware, and Cigars.  Whether you’re buying for yourself or someone else, we’ve got you covered!

Love to go wine tasting?  We stock our wine bar with an ever-changing assortment of over 30 wines, plus we put on fantastic events every Friday and every other Wednesday.

And if you’re planning a special event of your own, we can help you make it a huge success!  Talk to us about reserving our patio or wine bar.

THANKSGIVING WINES:

J Brut Rose, $19.97. 93 points Connoisseurs’ Guide.  Lovely sparkler and fine food wine!

Eroica Riesling ‘08, $18.97.  90 points Wine Spectator.  Aromatic, fresh and crisp.

Thomas Fogarty Gewurtztraminer ’08, $11.97.  Exotically fragrant, a great value.

B.R. Cohn Pinot Noir ’08, $19.97.  Great Russian River fruit, rich and smooth.

CABERNET:

Bianchi ’08, $12.97.  Great value from Paso Robles, layered with berry and coffee flavors.

Goldschmidt Crazy Creek ’08, $15.97.  Beautiful example of Alexander Valley Cab.

Wm. Harrison ’06, $19.97.  This Rutherford Cab is $50 at the winery – killer deal!

Col Solare ’05, $39.97.  93 points Wine Spectator.  Consistently amazing.

Ahnfeldt ’07, $59.97.  Monticello Vineyard, an incredibly rich expression of Napa Cabernet.

CHARDONNAY:

Summers “La Nude” Unoaked ‘08, $9.97.  Clean and crisp expression of Monterey fruit.

Deep Sea ’08, 14.97.  Spicy, intense, and full-bodied.

Landmark Overlook ’09, $19.97.  Smokin’ deal on this consistently beautiful Chard.

Trinitas ’09, $21.97.  Classic butterscotch bomb, and one of our best sellers!

PINOT NOIR:

Poppy ’09, $12.97.  A great value from Monterey and another perennial favorite.

Goldschmidt Boulder Bank ’09, $15.97.  Spice and floral notes accent great New Zealand fruit.

Pelerin Santa Lucia Highlands ’09, $19.97.  Delicious expression of SLH Pinot.

Cargasacchi ’08, $29.97.  This jewel from Santa Rita Hills earned 91 points, Robert Parker.

ZINFANDEL/RED BLENDS:

Minassian-Young Black St. Peter ’08, $16.97.  Ripe and rich Paso Zin blend.

Grey Wolf Cellars Lone Wolf, $14.97.  Yummy blend of Cab, Zin, Grenache and Syrah.

Orin Swift Abstract ’10, $25.97.  Another dense, powerful wine from Orin Swift.

Ridge Geyserville ’09, $33.97.  94 points Robert Parker – need we say more?

IMPORTED WINE:

Armand Riesling Kabinett ’10, $17.97.  A lovely, dryer style of Riesling.

Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz ’09, $25.97.  Supple, silky, intense.  93 points Spectator.

Triton Tempranillo ’08, $17.97.  Smoky and rich, one of our most popular Spanish wines.

Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva ’07, $12.97.  89 points Wine Advocate.