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Friday 2/22/13
- January 24, 2013
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These days we find ourselves getting incredibly excited about wines from our 42nd State! Also known as the Evergreen State, the home of Boeing and Microsoft, and the apple capital, the only state named after a president is producing some …
Friday 2/15/13
- January 24, 2013
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As you undoubtedly know by now, our philosophy is all about Great Wines at Great Everyday Prices. That’s what we do, and who we are. But every so often it’s fun to mix things up a bit, right? Which is …
Friday 2/8/13
- January 24, 2013
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These are some of the adjectives that have been running through my mind lately: Smooth. Luscious. Creamy. Yummy. Desirable. Alluring. Seductive. Beguiling. Hm, it would seem the approach of Valentine’s Day has had an effect on my wine descriptions. So …
Friday 2/1/13
- January 24, 2013
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This Friday, 2/1, we are stepping into February in high style! How, you ask? How how how how? (quick quiz: did those last 4 words make you think of John Lee Hooker, ZZ Top, or do you have no idea …
Tasting Notes For Friday, 1/18/13
- January 19, 2013
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NCWC SPANISH TASTING 1/18/13 VALDESIL MONTENOVO GODELLO 2011 Bet you’ve never had a Godello before! This one carries “smoky, mineral-dominated scents of peach and jasmine, plus a subtle note of anise. Deeply concentrated and fleshy but also spicy and vibrant, …
Tasting Notes For Friday, 1/11/13
- January 11, 2013
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All wines chosen by Jim, aka “Jim’s Gems” NCWC JIM’S GEMS TASTING 1/11/13 MASI MASIANCO PINOT GRIGIO/VERDUZZO 2011 Our first Gem is this lovely blend from northeastern Italy. “The intense and fragrant bouquet is characterized by notes of wisteria and …
Tasting Notes Friday, 1/4/13
- January 4, 2013
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NCWC NEW YEAR NEW WINES TASTING 1/4/13 BODEGAS EIDOSELA ALBARINO 2011 Our first resolution for 2013 is to drink more wine – even from wineries that are difficult to pronounce. This one throws “expressive aromas of green apple, quince, lemon …
January Wine Club Newsletter
- January 4, 2013
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Happy New Year! Your Wine Pick-up Party this month will be on the second Tuesday, January 8th, anytime from 5-9 pm. We’ll have both the Silver and Gold level wines available to taste. Congratulations to our January winner of the …
Friday 1/25/13
- January 2, 2013
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You know that somewhat obscure or under- appreciated book/movie/band that you absolutely LOVE? So much so that you can’t help but talk about it, beating the drum for it relentlessly? We’ve got a grape like that. It’s called Syrah. Yes, …
Friday 1/18/13
- January 2, 2013
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Spain. Espana. The land of Ferdinand & Isabela. El Greco. The Way of St. James… and a lot of damn good wines! This Friday, January 18th, we’ll be toasting and tasting the wondrous beauty of Spanish winemaking excellence. This flight …