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Email Newsletter 5/28/13
- May 28, 2013
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WINE OF THE WEEK: The subject line of this email was NOT gratuitous and suggestive. Well, okay. Maybe a little. But it truly does relate to this week’s WOW, which is the 2011 vintage of a blend called Sexual Chocolate. …
Tasting Notes Friday 5/24/13
- May 24, 2013
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NCWC BARBECUE WINES EVENT 5/24/13 J VINEYARDS PINOT GRIS 2011 This Pinot Gris has an enticing bouquet of Fuji apple, ripe cantaloupe, and apricot. The crisp, clean mouthfeel is bursting with flavors of lemon and lime. A hint of kiwi …
Email Newsletter 5/23/13
- May 23, 2013
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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: …
Tasting Notes Friday 5/17/13
- May 21, 2013
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NCWC HENDRY RANCH WINERY EVENT 5/17/13 HENDRY ALBARINO 2012 Softly floral and stone-fruit aromas. Creamy on the palate, with sour orange and lime on the finish. We love the bright fruit flavors and tingly acid as an aperitif, or with …
Tasting Notes 5/10/13
- May 16, 2013
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NCWC CAROL SHELTON WINERY EVENT 5/10/13 CAROL SHELTON COQUILLE BLANC 2010 The intriguing, layered aromatics include spicy pears, white peaches, almonds, and a touch of honeysuckle. In the mouth it is crisply dry yet creamy, round, and full-bodied, with those …
Email Newsletter 5/14/13
- May 15, 2013
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WINESDAY ROCKS! No wine bar in the history of the universe would ever, ever serve up a wine flight like this for just $10: Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2008, $16.97 -89 points Wine Advocate, “light gold colored with an aromatic array …
Email Newsletter 5/9/13
- May 9, 2013
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INTRODUCING CAROL SHELTON WINES: This Friday, May 10th, you are cordially invited to a Winery Event featuring the delicious wines of Carol Shelton! First of all, to know Carol Shelton is to like her. And to know her wines is …
Tasting Notes Friday 5/3/13
- May 4, 2013
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NCWC CENTRAL COAST WINE TASTING 5/3/13 CURTIS HERITAGE BLANC 2010 This blend of Viognier and Roussanne opens with aromas of mango, papaya, honeycomb and lime, followed by vibrant flavors of stone fruits and citrus. The palate is elegantly weighted, unfolding …
May Wine Club Newsletter
- May 1, 2013
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Greetings and salutations! First things first… it’s time once again for your Member Discount, which can be exercised once a quarter on your Stock-up Day. Except this time around we’re giving you TWO DAYS, since we know sometimes it can …
Friday 5/31/13
- April 30, 2013
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Do you know ANYONE who doesn’t like Italian food? Me either. After all, Italy is to food what Meryl Streep is to acting. Turns out those Italians do wine pretty well, too. Part of that is quantity – Italy is …