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Friday 7/13/12
- June 30, 2012
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We blend a lot of things, don’t we? Smoothies, coffee drinks, daiquiris, milk shakes, etc. But it’s probably best if we leave the wine blending to the experts – winemakers! We invite you to enjoy their amazing artistry this Friday, …
Winesday Special
- June 30, 2012
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Some people refer to Wednesday as “the midweek,” which is pretty boring. Others say “hump day,” which is crudely suggestive. We’ve got a better idea… Winesday! Catchy, right? And what better way to celebrate Winesday than with wine? Each Wednesday/Winesday …
Wednesday 7/11/12
- June 30, 2012
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Welcome back to Winesday! This time around we’ll be offering yet another fantastic flight of fancy featuring 3 tasty half glasses of wine for just 10 clams. Here’s your flight: Fouquette Dry Rose 2011, $14.97 -89 points Jim Tobin Andrew …
Friday 7/6/12
- June 27, 2012
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What better way to celebrate American Independence than by drinking wines made in Spain and Portugal? Yeah, we don’t get the connection either. In fact, when I put it that way the idea seems rather strange. Then again, I’ve never …
Tasting Notes 6/22/12
- June 26, 2012
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Had a fantastic Food & Wine pairing this Friday, June 22nd! 7 different guest chefs prepared 7 different appetizers, each matched with a specific wine: SCHARFFENBERGER BRUT Pair with Jack’s supercharged olives. “A delicious Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend …
Wednesday 6/27/12
- June 17, 2012
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“Summertime, and the living is easy.” And a glass or two of Sangria makes the living even easier! This Wednesday, June 27th, join us for a Sangria Party. We’ll have our super Summertime sauce ready for you, any time between …
Tasting Notes, Friday 6/15/12
- June 16, 2012
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This tasting of “Jim’s Gem’s” gave us the opportunity to combine tasting notes with Jim’s biography! Enjoy: J VINEYARDS RUSSIAN RIVER CHARDONNAY 2009 Many have wondered about Jim’s origins. Some say he was hatched, others that he was left …
Tasting Notes For Friday, 6/8/12
- June 9, 2012
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NCWC FRANK FAMILY WINE TASTING, 6/8/12 FRANK FAMILY BLANC DE BLANCS When movie and tv executive Rich Frank bought a Napa winery in 1992, it ended up being a continuation of the phenomenal success Rich enjoyed in Hollywood. “Cheers” …
Tasting Notes, Friday 6/1/12
- June 6, 2012
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NCWC PARTY WINE WINE TASTING, 6/1/12 JEIO SPUMANTE ROSE This fun sparkler from Italy is made from equal parts Merlot and Pinot Noir. It shows “excellent balance and a refined mousse… and everything here works beautifully.” Tasty berry fruit, …
Friday 6/29/12
- June 5, 2012
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The 4th of July is right around the corner, friends, which means you need good barbecue wines. We’re talking liquid fireworks to go with that other kind! Lucky for you, we’ll be featuring 7 of those this Friday, June 29th. …