This Friday, May 2nd, let’s dive head first into the wonderful world of Cabernet Sauvignon! Any time from 4-10 pm, $15 gets you hors d’ouevres plus tastes of these seven Cabs/Cab blends: Hayman & Hill Cabernet 2012, $9.97 Calcu Cabernet …
NCWC CENTRAL COAST WINE TASTING, 4/25/14 TANGENT ALBARINO 2012 “Albariño is gaining popularity in America as a dry, crisp white wine and Tangent is a large part of the trend. This, from Edna Valley, is one of the best in …
NCWC WONDERFUL WORLD OF WINE TASTING, 4/18/14 PACIFIC RIM RIESLING 2012 This medium-dry Riesling from Columbia Valley is “all in fine balance, full flavored, fruity and round. A mix of peaches, apricots and Mandarin oranges makes this an interesting Riesling …
WINE OF THE WEEK: We sure hope you’re okay with all these crazy deals we keep throwing your way, because here we go again! The 2012 Meiomi Pinot Noir has been a long-time favorite here, consistently flying off the shelf …
NCWC TOP SHELF TASTING, 4/11/14 FONTODI FLACCIANELLO 2010 97+ points Wine Advocate: “This superstar of Italian enology will take your breath away. This is a seriously beautiful wine with the kind of intensity and aromatic purity you only experience every …
WINE OF THE WEEK: During the Spring and Summer I ALWAYS have New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in my house. It’s the go-to warm weather white for me and my wife. This year our choice is the 2013 vintage from Matua, …
Saturdays are great for lots of reasons, one of which is that they very often give us time to have fun. As usual, our mission is to assist with that endeavor. So every Saturday we will offer up a delicious …
JUST SO WE’RE CLEAR… To everyone who merely skimmed the email newsletter from Tuesday, April 1, we have NOT sold the shop to a company from a distant galaxy! That was actually an APRIL FOOL’S JOKE. Please spread the word, …
NCWC NEW ARRIVALS TASTING EVENT, 3/28/14 KING ESTATE PINOT GRIS 2012 “This is a classic vintage for Oregon Pinot Gris, and King Estate sets the benchmark. Lovely texture, structure and minerality are on display, along with rich pear and apple …
BREAKING NEWS: Dateline San Marcos, CA. 4/1/14: In a surprising development, North County Wine Company operators Jim and Bill Tobin announced today the sale of their wine shop and wine bar, including all inventory and assets, to the intergalactic company …