NCWC CAROL SHELTON WINERY EVENT 5/10/13 CAROL SHELTON COQUILLE BLANC 2010 The intriguing, layered aromatics include spicy pears, white peaches, almonds, and a touch of honeysuckle. In the mouth it is crisply dry...
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NCWC CENTRAL COAST WINE TASTING 5/3/13 CURTIS HERITAGE BLANC 2010 This blend of Viognier and Roussanne opens with aromas of mango, papaya, honeycomb and lime, followed by vibrant flavors of stone fruits and citrus....
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NCWC OLD WORLD WINE TASTING 4/12/13 LITTLE JAMES BASKET PRESS BLANC 2010 From the Minervois in southern France, this is a charming, medium-bodied, aromatic blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Viognier. It offers...
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NCWC PINOT WINE TASTING 4/5/13 TANGENT PINOT GRIS 2008 We begin with this tasty white from Edna Valley. “Bright and refreshing, this Pinot Gris is framed by crisp acidity and vibrant minerality. It has a...
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NCWC SPECIAL TASTING 3/22/13 WITH GUEST BARTENDER RON HERZOG! LOUIS JADOT CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2009 Montrachet is home to some of the very best Chardonnay in the world, and some of the most expensive. This...
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NCWC CABERNET TASTING 3/15/13 SAN TELMO ASENCIA CABERNET 2009 We begin our exploration of Cabernet with this incredible value from the Mendoza region of Argentina. It “offers dark cherry aromas and flavors...
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NCWC NEW WINE TASTING 3/8/13 ORFILA ARROYO GRANDE CHARDONNAY 2011 While the winery is local, the fruit was sourced from Laetitia in Arroyo Grande. Deliciously balanced, “it has aromatics reminiscent of warm...
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NCWC NAPA VALLEY WINE TASTING 3/1/13 CAKEBREAD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011 We begin our exploration of Napa with this iconic winery, whose Sauv Blanc is “wonderfully fresh and aromatic, with bright scents of pink...
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NCWC WASHINGTON WINE TASTING 2/22/13 CMS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2010 The Evergreen State is absolutely rocking the wine world these days! This tasty white from Hedges boasts “aromas of pear, grapefruit peel, wet straw...
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Hello and Good Day! Your Wine Pick-up Party this month will be on the very first Tuesday, February 5th, anytime from 5-9 pm. We'll have both the Silver and Gold level wines available to taste. ...
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