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Wednesday 8/31
- August 2, 2011
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Okay, so you know what basic Chardonnay tastes like. You know Sauvignon Blanc. And you’re probably familiar with Riesling as well. But we figure it’s time for some serious white wine education. (after all, why should the kids have all …
Wednesday 8/17
- August 2, 2011
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Okay, so what’s the one thing we’ve never done before? No, it’s not dancing naked on the bar. Bill’s done that a bunch of times. We’ll make it easier: what’s the one wine concoction we’ve never poured before? Give up? …
Friday 8/26
- August 2, 2011
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Luscious. Firm. Wet. Desirable. Hmm, if I stop right there, this might be the best post I ever wrote. But no, I don’t want to leave you hanging. Besides, I’ve got a bigger package of info to give you. It’s …
Friday 8/19
- August 2, 2011
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We love competition! Especially if it’s a fair fight. I mean, come on. A sumo wrestler vs. PeeWee Herman? Not so fair. But a bunch of $20 Cabernets all going head to head? That’s a proper battle!! Come to our …
Friday 8/12
- August 2, 2011
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This Friday the twelfth of August you’ll find A tasting event you surely won’t mind The time frame is evening, from four to ten Just fifteen dollars is all you need spend Please spread the word, via chat, text or …
Friday 8/5
- August 2, 2011
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It was Friday, August 5th. Sometime between 4 and 9 pm. The town was San Marcos, California. The place was North County Wine Company. Far from the wines and bars of Europe. But perhaps not so far. The people were …
Tasting Notes, 7/29 “Big Gun” Tasting
- July 29, 2011
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FRANK FAMILY BLANC DE NOIRS SPARKLING WINE Ours is not the only famous anniversary in 2011. 25 years ago a little company called Microsoft first went public. Those who invested at the time could celebrate with plenty of this …
Tasting Notes, Friday 7/22
- July 26, 2011
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LUNA PINOT GRIGIO 2009 Pinot Grigio is America’s favorite imported wine for a reason. Taste and see. Light, pretty melon and white fruit aromas follow through to show those same flavors on the palate. A bit of oak adds …
Tasting Notes, 7/1
- July 7, 2011
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I wrote these tasting notes in honor of our Founding Fathers. Seemed appropriate, seeing as how it was the start of July 4th weekend! LAURENT MIQUEL CHARDONNAY VIOGNIER 2009 In Thomas Paine’s famous pamphlet, “Common Sense,” he not only …
Wednesday 7/20
- July 7, 2011
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Pizza Party! Where? North County Wine Company When? Wednesday, July 20th, 5-9 pm. Cost? 10 bucks. Who? You and us! Come grab a slice and enjoy tastes of these pizza-lovin’ wines: Penascal Tempranillo Rose 2009, $8.97 -87 points Bill Uvaggio …