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E-Newsletter 2/11/14
- February 11, 2014
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WINE OF THE WEEK: Most of us like a little spice in our life once in a while, and many of us also like it in our food. Whether Thai, Chinese, Indian, or whatever, some like it hot! For wine …
E-Newsletter 2/4/14
- February 4, 2014
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WINE OF THE WEEK: For this WOW we look to South America, Chile to be exact. It’s the Veramonte “El Caballero” Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, 90 points Wine Spectator: “Firm and well-focused, with zesty red plum and wild berry flavors, supported …
Friday 2/28/14
- February 1, 2014
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Ah, Cabernet. Just saying it brings a smile to my face. As does writing it, thinking it, and certainly drinking it! This Friday, 2/28, we expect to see lots of smiles as we explore – with a twist – the …
Friday 2/21/14
- February 1, 2014
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Quick quiz: what do Italian wines go with, aside from days in the Mediterranean sun and nights with your amore? Answer: food! Which is why we’re going to kick the appetizers up a notch this Friday, 2/21. Any time from …
Friday 2/14/14
- February 1, 2014
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Hm, there’s something about February 14th, isn’t there? Something going on this day, something people celebrate? I’ll keep thinking about it; maybe it’ll come to me. In the meantime, though, allow me to lovingly titillate you with a passionate description …
Friday 2/7/14
- February 1, 2014
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This Friday, February 7th marks the Opening Ceremonies of the Sochi Winter Olympics. Bill and I are super excited about this. Partly because we’ll be competing in the bobsled event (which they are re-naming the “Bill and Jim sled” in …
Tasting Notes 1/24/14
- January 30, 2014
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“A WINE BY ANY OTHER NAME” TASTING EVENT, 1/24/14 YALUMBA VERMENTINO 2011 Vermentino is the Italian name for this grape; its French alias is Rolle. Whatever you call it, it’s bright and vibrant, catapulting “lemon, quince and fresh almond flavors …
February Wine Club Newsletter
- January 30, 2014
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Hi there, and cheers! We start with a reminder that your 1st Quarter Stock-up Days are the final weekend in February, 2/22-2/23. That’s when you get 10% off everything in the store, so please make a note of it! Your …
E-Newsletter 1/28/14
- January 28, 2014
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WINE OF THE WEEK: OH, MY GOODNESS, WHAT A WEEK! Let’s start with your WOW, the 2012 Amberhill Secret Blend. I’m gonna back off right now and let the winery talk: “Stylish, Bold, and Alluring – This fabulous red blend …
Tasting Notes 1/17/14
- January 24, 2014
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NCWC TASTING EVENT OF WASHINGTON WINES 1/17/14 EFESTE EVERGREEN RIESLING 2010 This Riesling has an unbelievable sense of balance, opening up with white peach, honeysuckle and a beautiful lift from deeper mineral/slate notes. It passes across the palate with wonderful …