NCWC CENTRAL COAST WINE TASTING 5/3/13 CURTIS HERITAGE BLANC 2010 This blend of Viognier and Roussanne opens with aromas of mango, papaya, honeycomb and lime, followed by vibrant flavors of stone fruits and citrus. The palate is elegantly weighted, unfolding …
Greetings and salutations! First things first… it’s time once again for your Member Discount, which can be exercised once a quarter on your Stock-up Day. Except this time around we’re giving you TWO DAYS, since we know sometimes it can …
Do you know ANYONE who doesn’t like Italian food? Me either. After all, Italy is to food what Meryl Streep is to acting. Turns out those Italians do wine pretty well, too. Part of that is quantity – Italy is …
Take a mental stroll with me through a classic Southern California dream… A glorious summer day A perfectly blue sky The sun warms you, body and soul A light breeze caresses you And the sounds: Laughter and friendly conversation Chirping …
The Hendry family has been farming the same 114 acres of vineyard in Napa Valley since 1939. The lessons learned in more than 70 harvests provide them with a level of knowledge and a connection to the land that is …
This Friday, May 10th, you are cordially invited to a Winery Event featuring the delicous wines of Carol Shelton! First of all, to know Carol Shelton is to like her. And to know her wines is to like her even …
If you haven’t yet visited any California Central Coast wine regions (or even if you have), we highly recommend it! Whether it be Santa Barbara, Monterey, or anywhere in between, the physical beauty of the land is as varied and …
WINE OF THE WEEK: We haven’t met many people who don’t like Zinfandel. So friendly, approachable, and gregarious, it’s basically a party in a bottle. And really good ones are also quite delicious, like the Wine of the Week, the …
FRIDAY 4/19/13: You’re busy. We know you’re busy. Work, family, home, chores, errands… And emails. Lordy, oh lordy, all those emails. But you’re reading this one, aren’t you? Which means you either like wine, or you like us. (hopefully both!) …
NCWC OLD WORLD WINE TASTING 4/12/13 LITTLE JAMES BASKET PRESS BLANC 2010 From the Minervois in southern France, this is a charming, medium-bodied, aromatic blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Viognier. It offers pleasing peachy and floral aromas with …