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” …
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, …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …