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 …
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 …
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 …
Happy Anniversary To Us!!! It’s now been one year since we assumed ownership of North County Wine Company. While we’re proud of the changes we’ve made to the shop and its atmosphere, we realize this amazing year would not have …
It’s Friday. What should we do? Any ideas? Open seven good wines, you say? Yeah, I guess we can do that. Offer some hors d’ouevres too? Okay, sure. Make this deal available from 4-10 pm on Friday, July 22nd, for …
What happens when the cat’s away? From what I hear, the mice will play. Well, I’m the cat. And I’m going away. Vacation, actually, so I’ll be back. But still. I’m concerned about those mice. You see, Bill and Jayna …
“Crowd Pleaser” -noun- a person, performance, or thing having great popular appeal. This definition can certainly apply to wine, as we’ve discovered time and time again. So we decided to put together a tasting event featuring 7 sure-fire, guaranteed- to-please …
It is time once again for a Cabernet Tasting! Been too long, in fact. So let’s do it! This Wednesday, July 6th, come to NCWC and taste 6 Cabs for 10 bucks. Anytime from 5-9 pm. Here are the Cabs …
It’s 4th of July Weekend! Happy Birthday, America!! What better way to kick off the celebration than with a flag-waving party at NCWC? And what better wines to drink than 7 delicious patio/barbecue sippers? What do ya think – should …
Here’s what we’re tasting on Friday evening, June 24th! ARGIOLAS COSTAMOLINO VERMENTINO 2009 The Italian saying “ars longa, vita brevis” means “art is long, life is short,” which perfectly expresses their love of leisure. A glass of this Vermentino …