Wine Mecca. Wine Paradise. Wine Heaven. It’s up north, actually. Just above San Pablo Bay. Just south of Lake County. It’s called Napa Valley. And YOU have an opportunity to taste some of its spectacular bounty… without the crowds, traffic, …
These days we find ourselves getting incredibly excited about wines from our 42nd State! Also known as the Evergreen State, the home of Boeing and Microsoft, and the apple capital, the only state named after a president is producing some …
As you undoubtedly know by now, our philosophy is all about Great Wines at Great Everyday Prices. That’s what we do, and who we are. But every so often it’s fun to mix things up a bit, right? Which is …
These are some of the adjectives that have been running through my mind lately: Smooth. Luscious. Creamy. Yummy. Desirable. Alluring. Seductive. Beguiling. Hm, it would seem the approach of Valentine’s Day has had an effect on my wine descriptions. So …
This Friday, 2/1, we are stepping into February in high style! How, you ask? How how how how? (quick quiz: did those last 4 words make you think of John Lee Hooker, ZZ Top, or do you have no idea …
You know that somewhat obscure or under- appreciated book/movie/band that you absolutely LOVE? So much so that you can’t help but talk about it, beating the drum for it relentlessly? We’ve got a grape like that. It’s called Syrah. Yes, …
Spain. Espana. The land of Ferdinand & Isabela. El Greco. The Way of St. James… and a lot of damn good wines! This Friday, January 18th, we’ll be toasting and tasting the wondrous beauty of Spanish winemaking excellence. This flight …
Jim is amazing. A legend, actually. Gourmand, wine expert, raconteur, philanthropist, and athlete non-pareil, his every appearance makes women swoon and men bow in respect. He scales mountains for sport, but without ropes and pitons, and often with one hand …
Hello and Happy New Year! It’s easy to love all things “new,” isn’t it? New car, new house, new job, new baby, new dog, new boyfriend/girlfriend… and new wine!! This Friday, January 4th, we’ll be pouring plenty of the latter …
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Let’s get together and celebrate the going of 2012 and the coming of 2013 in festive, friendly style right here at North County Wine Company! For starters, all day Monday we’ll be pouring tastes at the bar …