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Wednesday 11/9
- November 1, 2011
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It’s the holiday season, people, which means it’s time for bubbles! We don’t mean the bottle of soapy stuff that you blow bubbles with as a kid (and sometimes as an adult, in my case). We’re talking Champagne, sparkling wine, …
Friday 11/4
- November 1, 2011
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Ah, November. When the air turns crisp, clocks turn back, and turkeys run scared. When people gather to give thanks, eat great food, and drink great wine… Which is where we come in! This Friday, the 4th of November, we’re …
Tasting Notes 10/28
- October 28, 2011
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STERLING RUBICON AND THE BLOODY BARREL, 10/28/11 LETH GRUNER VELTLINER 2010 Sterling Rubicon is a wine hero for the ages, a man among men, strong and unshakeable, fearless in the face of danger. Touring Napa on Halloween evening, he spots …
Our Vision & Mission Statement
- October 25, 2011
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We keep this information posted next to our register at all times. But I thought it would be a good idea to share it online. Here’s what we’re all about… Our Vision: To enhance people’s enjoyment of life. Our Mission: …
Wednesday 10/26
- October 21, 2011
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It’s time once again for a midweek tasting, people! I mean, come on! Why should the weekends get all the glory? Besides, you need to warm up for Halloween weekend, right? So this Wednesday, October 26th, we’re tasting 6 exceptional …
Tasting Notes 10/21/11
- October 21, 2011
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NCWC REPENT YOUR ZINS TASTING, 10/21/11 HARASZTHY AMADOR ZINFANDEL 2009 We begin our Zin-fully Zin-sational tasting of 7 Deadly Zins with this example from the family that helped pioneer the California wine industry back in 1857. Forgive them their PRIDE …
Tasting Notes 10/14
- October 15, 2011
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PALI HUNTINGTON PINOT NOIR 2009 October 14th is famous for more than this awesome wine tasting. In 1066 William the Conqueror defeated and occupied England – the last time this was done. The battle was the first to show the …
Tasting Notes 10/7
- October 7, 2011
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CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011 There’s nothing like the thrill of something NEW. New challenges, new opportunities, and new wines! Cloudy Bay is certainly a familiar favorite, but the new 2011 vintage demonstrates their consistent high quality. Intense aromatics combined …
Wednesday 10/12
- October 4, 2011
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Well, we did it once. Then we did it again. Then we did it again. And, yes, our Sangria Parties have become so stinkin’ popular that we are – you guessed it – doing it again! This Wednesday, October 12th, …
Friday 10/28
- October 4, 2011
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Ghouls, demons, freaks, monsters… But enough about me and Bill. This Friday, October 28th, we’re inviting all the rest of you phantasms to a costume party at North County Wine Company. It’ll be a little crazy, a lot of fun, …