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E-Newsletter 4/22/14
- April 22, 2014
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WINE OF THE WEEK: We sure hope you’re okay with all these crazy deals we keep throwing your way, because here we go again! The 2012 Meiomi Pinot Noir has been a long-time favorite here, consistently flying off the shelf …
Tasting Notes Friday 4/11/14
- April 16, 2014
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NCWC TOP SHELF TASTING, 4/11/14 FONTODI FLACCIANELLO 2010 97+ points Wine Advocate: “This superstar of Italian enology will take your breath away. This is a seriously beautiful wine with the kind of intensity and aromatic purity you only experience every …
E-Newsletter 4/15/14
- April 15, 2014
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WINE OF THE WEEK: During the Spring and Summer I ALWAYS have New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in my house. It’s the go-to warm weather white for me and my wife. This year our choice is the 2013 vintage from Matua, …
Top Flight Saturday!
- April 10, 2014
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Saturdays are great for lots of reasons, one of which is that they very often give us time to have fun. As usual, our mission is to assist with that endeavor. So every Saturday we will offer up a delicious …
E-Newsletter 4/8/14
- April 8, 2014
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JUST SO WE’RE CLEAR… To everyone who merely skimmed the email newsletter from Tuesday, April 1, we have NOT sold the shop to a company from a distant galaxy! That was actually an APRIL FOOL’S JOKE. Please spread the word, …
Tasting Notes Friday 3/28/14
- April 4, 2014
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NCWC NEW ARRIVALS TASTING EVENT, 3/28/14 KING ESTATE PINOT GRIS 2012 “This is a classic vintage for Oregon Pinot Gris, and King Estate sets the benchmark. Lovely texture, structure and minerality are on display, along with rich pear and apple …
E-Newsletter 4/1/14
- April 2, 2014
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BREAKING NEWS: Dateline San Marcos, CA. 4/1/14: In a surprising development, North County Wine Company operators Jim and Bill Tobin announced today the sale of their wine shop and wine bar, including all inventory and assets, to the intergalactic company …
Wednesday 4/16/14
- March 29, 2014
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This Wednesday, April 16th, we are breaking out the bubbles! Any time from 5-9 pm, $15 gets you snacks plus one flute each of these: Graham Beck Brut, $12.97 -90 points Decanter: “This is classic stuff with bready aromas, a …
Wednesday 4/9/14
- March 29, 2014
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This “Winesday,” April 9th, we’re offering a fascinating flight of wines from import specialist Robert Cassaras of H. Mercer Wines. Robert will join us this evening, from about 5:30-9, as we treat you to a half glass each of three …
Friday 4/25/14
- March 29, 2014
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Check my flow: It’s time to raise your glasses In a mutual toast We’re down with pouring vino From the Central Coast The last Friday in April – two five’s the date Missing this party would be a terrible fate …