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September Wine Events

Hello Wine-o's!  A new month means a new wine tasting and this month we have a special event taking place for our Oriental Tasting. This month is a little different as New Bern will host a floating Sip N Shop on September 27th from 4pm-6pm, and Oriental will have a semi-traditional tasting, classroom style on September 28th at 2pm and again at 3pm. On Friday, we will have a Sip N Shop of Italian Wines selected by New Bern Store Manager Sydney! She has selected three of her favorite Italian Wines for everyone to taste while they shop all our new fall arrivals. While this isn't a formal tasting, Sydney will be in the store that evening to answer any questions about...

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October Wine Tasting with Stephanie

Raise your glass, it's that time of the month again! Wine Tasting! Join us in welcoming back Stephanie for our October wine tasting. Stephanie is bringing some wonderful wines everyone is sure to fall in love with. As per usual both tastings will be complimentary. The Friday tasting in New Bern will be a floating event, and Saturday's events in Oriental will be classroom style, reviewing the wines one by one as a group.  Dates and Times: New Bern Friday, October 18th from 4pm until 6pm Oriental  Saturday, October 19th at 2pm and 3pm   We can't wait to see everyone there.  Cheers!

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Bobby Wallace Visits Nautical Wheelers - 2nd Annual Wine & Braai

We had the most amazing time hosting Bobby Wallace with Off The Record and Paul Wallace Wines this past weekend. Andy Woolgar, South African wine distributor with Elephant's Corner joined us as well to add to the fun!  We kicked off the festivities Friday evening with a complimentary wine tasting in New Bern. Andy and Bobby poured five wonderful South African Varietals for the crowd to taste. As always all the wines, and our hosts, were a hit!  Andy Woolgar (left) and Bobby Wallace (right) at the New Bern Wine Tasting The main event, the Wine and Braai on Saturday night was a great time. Amazing wines, paired with delicious food, enjoyed with some of the best company you can...

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Second Annual South African Braai and Wine Tasting

Complimentary, Drop in Wine Tasting with Andy and Bobby Wallace: New Bern - August 23rd, 4pm-6pm Ticketed, Wine and Braai Event with Special Guests Andy and Bobby Wallace:  Oriental, NC - August 24th at 1:00 pm ~ Nautical Wheelers is So Excited to Invite You to Our Exclusive Second Annual South African Wine and Braai Event! Saturday August 24th at 1pm Nautical Wheelers will be hosting their second annual Wine and Braai event in Oriental. Please help us give a warm welcome to our special guest, winemaker Bobby Wallace who is travelling all the way from South Africa to join us at this event and teach us about his wines. For those who were unable to join us last year, a...

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July Wine Tasting with Andy

The Postman is back to health. Our friend Andy was facing medical concerns last month and was unable to make it to our June tasting. We are so thankful to our loyal customer base who was so gracious and understanding as we navigated a last-minute Sip N Shop. We had fun tasting some untasted wines with you all, but we know Andy was missed!  Fear not, Andy is back to health and is planning to be here July 12th and 13th to share five delicious South African wines with you. Rain, hail, or snow won't keep the postman away and that's why friends in South Africa call Andy "Die Posman". He is always on the go getting his customers what...

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