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Private Label Nautical Red

NAUTICAL RED 2022 We are excited to announce the arrival of our Private Label, South African, Nautical Red! Shipped all the way over from the W.O. Cape Coast of South Africa, this red wine represents a partnership between continents. The Nautical red is a blend of  53% Shiraz, 23% Mourvedre, 19% Grenache, and 5% cinsault. Red berries dominate the nose with an underlying spice and elegance. The palate is velvety smooth, medium-bodied, with a lengthy finish.  9/8/23 & 9/9/23 we will be offering free tastings of our new wine from 4-6 PM at both our ONC and New Bern location! Stop in to experience our exclusive lwine.

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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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Summer Wine Tasting!

On Friday July 21st in New Bern from 5-7 PM and Saturday July 22nd in ONC at 2 & 3 PM, Heather will be joining us for a summery wine tasting! She is an NC native who has worked in the food and beverage industry for over 30 years. Heather enjoys sharing her thirst for knowledge and love of wine with the world. We will be tasting wines from around the world and learning more about what each wine has to offer. Join us as we taste 6 distinct wines. She is excited to raise a glass with you!  

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South African Wine & Braai!

Nautical Wheelers is proud to invite you to our South African Wine & Braai! This exclusive, reservation only event will take place August 19th at 4 PM at our Oriental store located at 411 Broad St.             A braai is a traditional South African BBQ event where good food, good company, and good times are celebrated. Featuring South African Cuisine, and South African Wines, this event is special for more than just the food.             Wine Maker Neil Brewer from Chamonix Estate will be joining us all the way from South Africa! Situated high above the fertile Franschhoek valley in the heart of the Cape winelands, lies a wine farm like no other. Chamonix offers visitors a seamless blend of...

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Private Label Nautical Wines

We are so excited to announce our very own, Nautical Wheelers exclusive, private label, South African Wines! Just in time for summer, our Nautical White and Nautical Rose have arrived at both locations. To celebrate, we will have complementary tastings of both from 11AM to 5PM this Wednesday, June 28th, 2023! These wines are a milestone in our family-owned business, and a reminder of the great partnerships, community, and support we have gained over the years. On the label you'll find the Oriental dragon and New Bern bear worn proudly by a lovely, tattooed mermaid. There are little details throughout the design, all intended to pay homage to our community and journey. Our Nautical Red will arrive later so stay...

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