Now for something completely different! This Friday, September 21st, we’re doing something we’ve never done before… giving up control of our bar!!! That’s right. This tasting event will feature a guest bartender, our good buddy Steve DeWitt. He’s running the …
You know, we never get tired of scheduling fabulous events for you! Never, ever, ever. For example: this Friday, September 14th, we’re showcasing Bonny Doon winery. Barbara Smith from the winery will be here to share seven of winemaker Randall …
Since Wednesday stole some serious Friday thunder this week, what with the big event and all, Friday will return the favor by stealing the whole Wine Flight idea. So this Friday, 9/7, we are offering the following bodacious deal: 3 …
We are pleased and honored to offer a very special event this Wednesday, September 5th. We, along with winery representative Catherine Uzeta, are thrilled to welcome Michael Keenan of Keenan Winery. Michael presides over this Spring Mountain producer that has …
NCWC PASO ROBLES WINE TASTING 8/31/12 OPOLO MOUNTAIN ZINFANDEL 2010 Paso Robles became an AVA in 1983 but has really exploded in the last 10-15 years. One of the varietals it is best known for is Zinfandel. This one is …
NCWC SONOMA WINE TASTING 8/24/12 J VINEYARDS BRUT ROSE Sonoma Valley, called the Valley of the Moon by its original Native American inhabitants, could certainly be called the Valley of the Vine. With 12 appellations and scores of wineries, Sonoma …
NCWC PALI WINE TASTING 8/17/12 PALI CHARM ACRES CHARDONNAY 2010 In 2005 Tim Perr and Scott Knight pooled their resources and their passions to found a winery dedicated to producing small lots of artisan Pinot Noir. They also make a …
NCWC GOLDSCHMIDT WINE TASTING 8/10/12 BOULDER BANK SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011 Superman’s heroics often relate to all that “faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive” stuff; Nick Goldschmidt’s have to do with making terrific wines, like this Marlborough …
NCWC ITALIAN WINE TASTING 8/3/12 COSTA STEFANINO ROERO ARNEIS 2009 “Scoperta” is Italian for discovery, and this wine is a good one. Tropical fruit, melon, and bubblegum aromas are echoed delightfully on the palate, with enough acidity to keep the …
Last week we featured delicious wines from Sonoma; this time our wine tour celebrates Paso Robles! Why? Because Paso and winemaking go together like ferris and wheel. Or Ferris and Bueller. Or ferrous and iron. I could go on, but …