YOUR WINE OF THE WEEK: The WOW this time around is the brand new vintage of a wine that we turned a bunch of people onto a year or so ago. It’s the 2010 Tait “Ballbuster” Shiraz blend from Australia, …
NCWC PINOT WINE TASTING 4/5/13 TANGENT PINOT GRIS 2008 We begin with this tasty white from Edna Valley. “Bright and refreshing, this Pinot Gris is framed by crisp acidity and vibrant minerality. It has a surprisingly silky mouthfeel, with concentrated …
IT’S A PINOT PARTY THIS FRIDAY! Since the last time we threw a Pinot Party, we have tasted, loved, and brought in a pile of seriously tasty Pinot Noirs. Which means it would be an equally serious crime if we …
Have you ever dreamt of being a winemaker? Of taking various different varietals and blending them into something amazing? Now’s your chance! On Wednesday, April 17th, we are throwing a Blending Party, and you are invited! The fun is available …
It is time once again. Time to batten down the hatches, hide the pets and children, put on your flak jacket, and break out the survival kit! Why? Because we once again are turning control of the bar over to …
Greetings and Cheers! Your Wine Pick-up Party this month will be on the second Tuesday, April 9th, anytime from 5-9 pm. We’ll have both the Silver and Gold level wines available to taste. Congratulations to our April winner of the …
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!) But still. …
Since the last time we threw a Pinot Party, we have tasted, loved, and brought in a pile of seriously tasty Pinot Noirs. Which means it would be an equally serious crime if we didn’t let you try them too. …
FRIDAY TASTING EVENT: With Easter literally right around the corner, we thought it would be an egg-celent idea to present you with an opportunity to taste a basketful of egg-ceptional Easter wines! (I’ll apologize right now for my childish fondness …
WINE OF THE WEEK: Ever bought Cristal Champagne? If so, then you probably paid about $200 for the Brut, $300-$400 for the Brut Rose. That’s per bottle. If you’re like most of us, though, you probably prefer wine prices that …