NORTH COUNTY WINE COMPANY “TOP SHELF” HOLIDAY TASTING 11/21/14 PLUMPJACK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011 “Plumpjack’s 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate shows lovely purity in its expressive fruit and the layered, floral/savory notes that are typical of the year. Dark, nuanced and beautifully …
SPECIAL “TOP SHELF” TASTING WITH GUEST BARTENDER CRAIG BEUKELMAN, 6/27/14 ROEDERER ESTATE BRUT ROSE “Sleek and rich, with floral strawberry and sugar cookie aromas and elegant, layered citrus, tart cherry and mineral flavors that linger toward a vibrant, lightly spicy …
NCWC 90 POINT WINE TASTING 6/13/14 ALL SAINTS MARSANNE 2010 “The bouquet of this wine is textbook straw, honeycomb and anise; the palate is vibrant, fresh and focused, with tangy acidity providing line and length; the textural component raises interesting …
For many of us, it doesn’t take much experience with wine to realize how fascinating a subject it is! And how much there can be to learn. And how much FUN that education is when you’re actually tasting wine in …
NCWC TASTING EVENT – GREAT SUMMER WINES! 5/23/14 OSTATU DRY ROSE 2013 From Rioja in Spain, this is a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha, with a splash of Viura. It’s classic nose reveals watermelon, strawberry, and subtle floral and mineral …
NCWC WINEMAKER EVENT FEATURING SAXON BROWN, 5/9/14 SAXON BROWN SEMILLON 2011 Saxon Brown winemaker Jeff Gaffner insists, “Winemaking must consume you, or your wines may not be worth consuming.” These five wines provide ample evidence of his passion, …
NCWC CENTRAL COAST WINE TASTING, 4/25/14 TANGENT ALBARINO 2012 “Albariño is gaining popularity in America as a dry, crisp white wine and Tangent is a large part of the trend. This, from Edna Valley, is one of the best in …
NCWC WONDERFUL WORLD OF WINE TASTING, 4/18/14 PACIFIC RIM RIESLING 2012 This medium-dry Riesling from Columbia Valley is “all in fine balance, full flavored, fruity and round. A mix of peaches, apricots and Mandarin oranges makes this an interesting Riesling …
NCWC TOP SHELF TASTING, 4/11/14 FONTODI FLACCIANELLO 2010 97+ points Wine Advocate: “This superstar of Italian enology will take your breath away. This is a seriously beautiful wine with the kind of intensity and aromatic purity you only experience every …
NCWC NEW ARRIVALS TASTING EVENT, 3/28/14 KING ESTATE PINOT GRIS 2012 “This is a classic vintage for Oregon Pinot Gris, and King Estate sets the benchmark. Lovely texture, structure and minerality are on display, along with rich pear and apple …