Happy Independence Day! In honor of the grandest American holiday, we thought it would be perfectly appropriate to throw a big tasting party featuring All-American 90 point wines! The “when” is Friday, July 5th, any time between 4 and 10. …
NCWC INSANE SPAIN TASTING EVENT 6/28/13 PACO Y LOLA ALBARINO 2011 “The nose is very expressive and harmonious, with fine notes of apple, pear, lemon, and floral notes. The palate is clean and textured. Seductive and exotic notes of pineapple …
NCWC SUMMER SIPPERS EVENT 6/21/13 PROTEA CHENIN BLANC 2012 This 100% Chenin Blanc, named after South Africa’s national flower, is delightful – a splash of lemon curd and peach blossom are cheerful palate greeters. Jasmine and lanolin come into play …
CHECK OUT THE WOW! Here at NCWC “WOW” stands for Wine of the Week, but of course there are times when it also stands for “wow!” As in, “Wow, that’s a heckuva deal!” This week we’re talking about a classic …
WINE OF THE WEEK: Available for tasting at the bar this week will be your current Wine of the Week, the 2011 Russian River Valley Chardonnay from J Vineyards. You may know previous vintages of this amazingly and consistently good …
NCWC LONG SHADOWS EVENT 6/14/13 POET’S LEAP RIESLING 2011 Inspired by the greatest wines of Germany and crafted by one of that country’s most highly acclaimed Riesling producers, Armin Diel, this is “sinewy and elegant, with a tangy citrus scent …
WINE OF THE WEEK: We have conversed before, you and I, about the wondrous, wonderful, worldly wines of Spain. About their quality, their value, their sheer deliciousness. Well, we’re going to talk about it again. Your Wine of the Week …
Our tasting event this Friday, June 28, features 7 delicious wines from Spain, as well as a rare opportunity to sample the most famous wine that country produces… Vega Sicilia! The same blah-blah applies: Any time from 4-10 pm $10, …
This Friday, June 21st, is the very first day of summer! In the spirit of the season, then, we are offering up a tasting of Hot Summer Sippers. Not hot as in temperature, mind you. Hot as in awesome! (Because …
I have a SUPER COOL story to tell, and an awesome 1.5 liter bottle of wine to give away. First, the story: Once upon a time, Allen Shoup, as president and CEO of Chateau Ste. Michelle and its affiliated wineries, …