GOLDSCHMIDT TASTING EVENT 11/16/13 FOREFATHERS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011 From the Marlborough region of Nick Goldschmidt’s native New Zealand, this “Savvy” shows lovely gooseberry and apricot aromas accented by herbal notes. Those same flavors follow through on the palate, somehow managing …
NCWC PINOT NOIR TASTING 9/27/13 McMANIS CALIFORNIA PINOT NOIR 2012 Blueberry, blackberry, and black cherry aromas are accented by just a kiss of smoke from oak aging. Those fruit flavors follow through on the palate, incredibly smooth and creamy, again …
NCWC “GREAT GRILLIN’ WINES” TASTING 8/30/13 DASHWOOD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012 This lovely New Zealand white offers aromas of stone fruit, citrus and fresh tropical notes that leap from the glass. The palate is expressive with those very same flavors that …
NCWC SPECIAL EVENT TASTING 8/23/13 GRAHAM BECK BRUT This South African beauty shows tangerine, spicy oak and a hint of exotic fruits on the nose. Fruity and harmonious, http://www.northcountywinecompany.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=2561&action=trash&_wpnonce=843ab834fewith a yeasty complexity adding depth to the fairly dense, harmonious middle …
NCWC THIRD ANNIVERSARY “BIG GUN” TASTING 7/26/13 SAGGI RED WINE 2009 Part of the Long Shadows project, this blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Syrah is exceptional, and definitely ageable. “Bright, deep red-ruby; quite dark for sangiovese. Lively aromas of cherry, …
(by the way, Jim won the Bro-Down for the second year in a row, 105 votes to 79) WELCOME TO THE BRO-DOWN! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES! 7/19/13 LAETITIA BRUT CUVEE Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Blanc, this provides …
NCWC ALL AMERICAN 90 POINT TASTING EVENT 7/5/13 ROEDERER ESTATE BRUT This is the California Brut sparkling wine from one of Champagne’s most famous houses, the makers of Cristal. A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, this is …
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 …
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 …