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Friday 6/22/12
- June 5, 2012
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Seems like every time we think of wine we think of food, and every time we think of food we think of wine. Is that odd? Or is it normal? For those who think it’s perfectly normal, we’re having another …
Wednesday 6/13/12
- June 5, 2012
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Famous economist John Maynard Keynes said this: “My only regret in life is that I did not drink more Champagne.” We don’t want you to make that same mistake, and we can help with that! This Wednesday, June 13th, we …
Friday 6/15/12
- June 5, 2012
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My big brother casts a large shadow. Not physically, at least not since he’s lost so much weight in the last two years. I mean the shadow of his vast wine knowledge and experience. But it’s time nonetheless for me …
Friday 6/8/12
- June 5, 2012
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“Life is too short to drink bad wine.” We don’t know the original source of this quote, but we sure think it hits the nail on the head! In the spirit, then, of drinking good wine, we present this Friday’s …
Friday 6/1/12
- May 30, 2012
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Party. Par-ty (pahr-tee), noun, adjective, verb, par-tied, par-ty-ing. noun: a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc. That’s the definition. You notice that bit in there about “refreshments?” That’s where we come …
Tasting Notes For Friday, 5/25
- May 29, 2012
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NCWC WINE TASTING, 5/25/12 BADIOLA TOSCANA 2009 This Tuscan beauty is a classic blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Merlot, offering “friendly and approachable aromas of ripe berry fruit, blackberry jam, spice and light touches of leather and tobacco. …
Tasting Notes, Friday 5/18
- May 19, 2012
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JEFF RUNQUIST “R” WINE TASTING, 5/18/12 R PINOT NOIR 2010 With this encore presentation of wines from the incomparable Jeff Runquist, we’re introducing several new varietals and vintages, including this one! This is California Pinot all the way, beginning …
Tasting Notes 5/11/12
- May 11, 2012
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Celebrating Motherly Advice with these notes! PRE-MOTHER’S DAY TASTING, 5/11/12 WYCLIFF BRUT SPARKLING WINE Why not begin Mother’s Day weekend with a bit of Bubbly? This one probably looks familiar, since most of our restaurants and hotels pour it …
Tasting Notes Friday 5/4/12
- May 10, 2012
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“BILL’S BETTER BUYS” TASTING, 5/4/12 ARGYLE BRUT 2008 Many stories have been told about the life and exploits of William Michael Tobin, not all of them accurate. I am here to set the record straight. Bill was conceived on …
Wednesday 5/30/12
- May 4, 2012
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Lots and lots of wines in here, folks. LOTS of wines. And sometimes we have to say goodbye to a few of them so as to make room for new arrivals. So this Wednesday, May 30th, we’re going to give …