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Friday 7/11/14
- July 2, 2014
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This Friday, July 11th, our theme is “Have Your Cake & Drink It Too!” “Makes no sense,” you say? “Jim’s lost his mind,” you say? That latter statement may certainly be true, but the theme will make sense when you …
E-Newsletter 7/1/14
- July 1, 2014
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WINE OF THE WEEK: This WOW will huff, and puff, and knock your socks off! Which is better than blowing your house down, right? We’re talking about the 2012 “Big Bad Wolf” Zinfandel from Grey Wolf Cellars of Paso Robles. …
Wine Club July Newsletter
- June 29, 2014
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Hope your summer is off to a great start! Your Wine Club wines are here and ready for you. If you’d like to taste all four, the Pick-up Party is TUESDAY, July first, any time from 5-9. Come taste the …
Tasting Notes Friday 6/27/14
- June 26, 2014
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SPECIAL “TOP SHELF” TASTING WITH GUEST BARTENDER CRAIG BEUKELMAN, 6/27/14 ROEDERER ESTATE BRUT ROSE “Sleek and rich, with floral strawberry and sugar cookie aromas and elegant, layered citrus, tart cherry and mineral flavors that linger toward a vibrant, lightly spicy …
E-Newsletter 6/24/14
- June 25, 2014
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WINE OF THE WEEK: “Saved” is a winemaking collaboration between winemaker Clay Brock and artist Scott Campbell. Their 2011 Red Wine is made from 9 different varietals. Yes, nine. And the result is impressive. Bold and rich, it shows black …
E-Newsletter 6/17/14
- June 17, 2014
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WINE OF THE WEEK: Keeping it real simple this week! Nothing exotic or wild or too complicated. Just a kick-ass Chardonnay at a great price. Talking ’bout the San Simeon Chardonnay 2012 from Monterey: It shows classic Chardonnay character with …
Tasting Notes 6/13/14
- June 14, 2014
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NCWC 90 POINT WINE TASTING 6/13/14 ALL SAINTS MARSANNE 2010 “The bouquet of this wine is textbook straw, honeycomb and anise; the palate is vibrant, fresh and focused, with tangy acidity providing line and length; the textural component raises interesting …
E-Newsletter 6/10/14
- June 10, 2014
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WINES OF THE WEEK: Watch out for lightning strikes, ’cause we are bringing some serious WOW thunder this week, with not one but TWO Wines of the Week! First up is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, the 2013 …
E-Newsletter 6/5/14
- June 5, 2014
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WE WOULD SO APPRECIATE YOUR HELP! I’ve got GREAT NEWS … and a HUGE FAVOR to ask! We have been nominated as “Best Wine Bar” in the UT San Diego’s “San Diego’s Best” Readers Poll. PLEASE vote for us! You …
Wine Tasting Classes
- June 3, 2014
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For many of us, it doesn’t take much experience with wine to realize how fascinating a subject it is! And how much there can be to learn. And how much FUN that education is when you’re actually tasting wine in …