NCWC ZINFANDEL TASTING EVENT, 3/14/14 CAMERON HUGHES ZIN YOUR FACE 2011 The first thing you notice are jammy, juicy aromas of black cherry, plum and chocolate. The first taste rolls like plush velvet in your mouth— a soft, undulating, lengthy …
NCWC “ROCKIN’ REDS” TASTING EVENT, 3/7/14 MOUNTAIN DOOR MALBEC 2011 This Argentinian Malbec offers generous flavors that are ripe and polished, with a plush core of plum, blackberry, raspberry, morello cherries, violets and mocha. It’s a wine made for grilled …
NCWC “CAB vs CAB” TASTING EVENT, 2/28/14 LANG & REED CABERNET FRANC 2011 “The aromatics clearly shout Cab Franc with herbs and white cherry fruit mingling with typical Franc floral characteristics. On the palate, savory and tarragon combine with floral …
VALENTINE’S FLIGHT 2/14/14 Flight of the following 3 reds plus chocolates – $20/person Add a flute of Bollinger Champagne to the above flight – $25/person Flight of the 3 reds only – $15/person Flute of Bollinger only – $10/person SEXUAL …
“A WINE BY ANY OTHER NAME” TASTING EVENT, 1/24/14 YALUMBA VERMENTINO 2011 Vermentino is the Italian name for this grape; its French alias is Rolle. Whatever you call it, it’s bright and vibrant, catapulting “lemon, quince and fresh almond flavors …
NCWC TASTING EVENT OF WASHINGTON WINES 1/17/14 EFESTE EVERGREEN RIESLING 2010 This Riesling has an unbelievable sense of balance, opening up with white peach, honeysuckle and a beautiful lift from deeper mineral/slate notes. It passes across the palate with wonderful …
NCWC WINEMAKER EVENT WITH MATTUCCI WINERY 1/10/14 MATTUCCI BRUNO’S BLEND 2011 We lead off with this blend of 35% Merlot, 23.5% Cabernet Franc, 17.5% Syrah, 12% Petite Verdot and 12% Malbec. The rich and vibrant fruit includes raspberries, blueberries, and …
NCWC 2013 RETROSPECTIVE WINE TASTING EVENT 12/27/13 ARGYLE BRUT 2009 This Oregon sparkling wine truly brings zest to life! The nose of lemon curd, raw honey, and almond biscotti harkens to the uplifting and refreshing palate to follow. With a …
NCWC 90 POINT WINE TASTING EVENT 12/20/13 ROEDERER ESTATE L’ERMITAGE BRUT 2004 “Wine of the Year, 2013. This is an exquisite sparkling wine made from 52% Chardonnay and 48% Pinot Noir, concocted into a special blend and aged for almost …
NORTH COUNTY WINE COMPANY “TOP SHELF” TASTING, 12/13/13 DON MELCHOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009 94 points Wine Spectator. This iconic, muscular Chilean red packs a mélange of roasted plum, cassis and macerated wild berry on a full-bodied frame. There’s plenty of …