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February Wine Tasting with Andy!

Wine Tasting with Andy! Friday February 9th in New Bern 4-6 PM Saturday, February 10th in Oriental 2 & 3 PM   Andy was with us tasting wine in this photo from 2016 and he keeps coming back.  Join us as Andy pours six new South African wines, featuring La Bri's new line "Double Door" and Lanzerac specialties! Lanzerac Estates describes it's heritage saying,  "Steeped in history dating back to 1692, Lanzerac Wine Estate is a historic landmark and Stellenbosch icon. The grande dame is synonymous with old-world charm and rich Cape heritage. Positioned in the idyllic Jonkershoek Valley on the outskirts of the historical town of Stellenbosch, the Estate boasts views of dramatic mountain ranges, endless rows of lush...

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October Wine Tasting: Andy and Wynand Return!

Andy and Wynand return for this October's Wine Tasting! This October we are in for a real treat as Andy returns from South Africa with new wines, and an old friend in tow! Wynand is the wine maker for De Kleine Wijn Koöp. He also happens to be the winemaker for our Nautical Wheelers exclusive, private label, Nautical Wines!  They have a great line up of wines for you, and stories to go along with each one. Tell a friend and mark your calendars, because Andy never disappoints. October 20th in New Bern from 5-7 and on October 21st in ONC at 2 and 3. We can't wait to see you there!

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September Wine Tasting!

Our complimentary wine tastings return this September as Darby joins us for another  special event.  Friday, September 15th in New Bern, we will be tasting wines anytime between 5-7 PM. Saturday, September 16th in Oriental, we will have a tasting at 2 & 3 PM.  Join us as we taste highly allocated, small vineyard wines that are sure to impress! Many of these wines are known for their top notch quality, with many of them coming all the way from Italy. Each one comes from a small vineyard known for it's excellent wine production. Our team here at Nautical Wheelers hand selected these, and we can't wait to share them with you.   

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Laurence Vuelta presents TRINCHERO Family Estates Virtual Wine Tasting, September 19th, 4 PM

Laurence Vuelta works with TRINCHERO Family Estates to introduce more of us to these wines. How does TRINCHERO introduce itself?  They say "Family owned and operated in the heart of Napa Valley since 1948, Trinchero Family Estates is a worldwide leader in the wine industry, with more than 50 acclaimed wine and spirits brands and a global presence in nearly 50 countries. Ours is a story of modest beginnings, steadfast perseverance and enduring passion—for the land, for the community, for world-class wine." This Virtual Wine Tasting of wines from TRINCHERO Family Estates will be on Saturday, September 19th at 4 pm on ZOOM. Laurence has helped us select some of his favorites from the many vineyards at TRINCHERO. You know these are...

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