Holiday Newsletter, December 2010

NORTH COUNTY WINE COMPANY HOLIDAY NEWSLETTER!

May you all receive and cherish the gifts that matter most: health, happiness, and the company of those you love!

We are your source for easy gift solutions.  We offer Gift Cards, Gift Baskets, Accessories and Giftware items… as well as fabulous wines to fit every palate and budget!

Friends and family out of California?  No worries – we ship wine to most states.

Planning an event?  We can help you make it a huge success!  Talk to us about reserving our patio or wine bar.

SPARKLING WINES:

“J” Brut Rose, $17.97.  Regular price $35.97!  93 points Connoisseurs Guide.

Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose, $59.97.  Absolutely delicious.

Roederer Estate Brut, $19.97.  92 points Wine & Spirits.

Elyssia Gran Cuvee Brut, $14.97.  Yummy Spanish Cava.

Freixenet Brut 187 ml, $1.97.  Great Stocking Stuffer!

DESSERT WINES & PORTS:

Dow 10 year Tawny Port, $19.97.  Great value!

Wiese & Krohn 1997 Vintage Port, $47.97.  Hard to find – great gift idea.

Castelnau Sauternes 2006, $16.97.  Incredible price for a tasty Sauternes!

Dutschke “The Tokay,” $34.97.  98 points Wine Advocate.  Wow.

Dolce Late Harvest Dessert Wine 2006, $59.97.  Heaven in a bottle.

WINE SPECTATOR “TOP 100” WINES:

Colome Malbec 2008, $20.97

Montes Alpha Cabernet 2007, $15.97

Viticcio Chianti Classico Riserva 2007, $24.97

Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet 2007, $16.97

Les Pallieres Gigondas 2007, $36.97

CABERNET:

Khroma Alexander Valley Cab 2007, $14.97.  Heckuva value.

Big Ass Cab, Napa 2007, $15.97.  Much more than just a pretty label!

Clesi Halter Ranch Cab 2007, $29.97.  Best winery you’ve never heard of.

Liparita “V Block” Cab 2007, $44.97.  This will blow your mind.

Groth Reserve Cab 2005, $84.97.  95 points Wine Spectator.

CHARDONNAY:

Rombauer Chard 2009, $27.97.  A classic at an incredible price.

Gary Farrell Chard 2007, $29.97.  94 points Wine Enthusiast.

Cakebread Chard 2009, $39.97.  Seriously good.

Creme de Lys Chard 2009, $8.97.  Like La Crema but half the price!

RED WINES:

Wild Horse Unbridled Pinot Noir 2007, $20.97.  Drinks like a 40 buck Pinot.

Frank Family Zinfandel 2007, $29.97.  Big, bold and beautiful!

Apothic Red 2008, $8.97.  A Hershey Bar in a glass!

Kuleto Syrah 2007, $38.97.  Big but balanced bomb of a wine.

Stella Maris Red Wine 2005, $19.97.  90 points Wine Enthusiast.

Rosenblum Heritage Clones Petite Sirah 2007, $15.97.  Awesome wine!