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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May 15th, 2013 | Jim Tobin | newsletter | No CommentsWINESDAY ROCKS! No wine bar in the history of the universe would ever, ever serve up a wine flight like this for just $10: Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2008, $16.97 -89 points Wine Advocate, "light gold...
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May 9th, 2013 | Jim Tobin | newsletter | No CommentsINTRODUCING CAROL SHELTON WINES: This Friday, May 10th, you are cordially invited to a Winery Event featuring the delicious wines of Carol Shelton! First of all, to know Carol Shelton is to like her. And to...
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May 4th, 2013 | Jim Tobin | Jim's Blog | No CommentsNCWC 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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May 1st, 2013 | Jim Tobin | newsletter | No CommentsGreetings and salutations! First things first... it's time once again for your Member Discount, which can be exercised once a quarter on your Stock-up Day. Except this time around we're giving you TWO DAYS,...
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Apr 30th, 2013 | Jim Tobin | Friday Night Tastings | No CommentsWine tasting event details coming...
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Apr 30th, 2013 | Jim Tobin | Friday Night Tastings | No CommentsTake a mental stroll with me through a classic Southern California dream... A glorious summer day A perfectly blue sky The sun warms you, body and soul A light breeze caresses you And the sounds: Laughter...
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Apr 30th, 2013 | Jim Tobin | Friday Night Tastings | No CommentsThe Hendry family has been farming the same 114 acres of vineyard in Napa Valley since 1939. The lessons learned in more than 70 harvests provide them with a level of knowledge and a connection to the land that...
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Apr 30th, 2013 | Jim Tobin | Friday Night Tastings | No CommentsThis Friday, May 10th, you are cordially invited to a Winery Event featuring the delicous wines of Carol Shelton! First of all, to know Carol Shelton is to like her. And to know her wines is to like her even...
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Apr 29th, 2013 | Jim Tobin | Friday Night Tastings | No CommentsIf you haven't yet visited any California Central Coast wine regions (or even if you have), we highly recommend it! Whether it be Santa Barbara, Monterey, or anywhere in between, the physical beauty of the land...
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