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Save the Date for Upcoming Wine Tastings!

As the weather warms up and local activities abound, be sure to mark your calendars with our upcoming complementary wine tastings.   Next month we welcome back Stephanie Hall from Tryon Distributing on Friday, April 21st from 5-7pm in New Bern and on Saturday, April 22nd at 2pm and again at 3pm in Oriental.  Just in time for Spring and porch sipping, Stephanie will be tasting some lovely white wines with us, a Rose and a few reds.  Check back in a couple of weeks for a sneak peek of the wines.   May 5th & 6th, Andy Woolgar is back - yay!  Andy will taste wines from two new wineries that he recently added to Elephants Corner Wines portfolio.  It is always...

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Complementary South African Wine Tasting, March 24 & 25

Andy Woolgar of Elephants Corner Wines is back, and we couldn't be more thrilled!   Andy will taste with us in New Bern on Friday, March 24 from 5-7pm.  He will join us in Oriental on Saturday March 25 at 2pm and again at 3pm.   Andy has been part of the Nautical Wheelers family for several years and we proudly boast the largest South African wine selection in Pamlico County, maybe Eastern Carolina thanks to Andy.  Those of you have tasted with Andy can attest to his passion and vast knowledge of South African wines.  Those of you have not met and tasted with Andy, are in for a treat.  This month, Andy is excited to share some of his "new"...

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Save the Dates - Upcoming Wine Tastings

We are looking forward to hosting some terrific wine tastings in the months ahead.  Our friend Andy Woolgar, of Elephants Corner Wines, importer of South African wines will be tasting with us in March and again in May.  Andy continues to discover fabulous wines from South Africa and is excited to share them.  In April we welcome back the lovely Stephanie Hall from Tryon Distributing.  Stephanie will introduce us to a variety of wines that Tryon offers; maybe you will find a new favorite!  Andy Woolgar  Stephanie Hall

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Valentine's Day Wine Tasting February 10th & 11th

Next weekend we are excited to welcome Jane Ellis Queen of Wines senior Wine Ambassador. Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jane will be tasting a collection of French wines with us (it doesn't get more romantic than that).   A little bit about Jane... Following an early retirement as a Postmaster for the US Postal Service, Jane pursued her passion for wine into her present career. A Beaufort resident, she has worked with Beaufort Wine and Food Festival and has introduced many folks to new wines.  Jane is intrigued about the story and history behind each wine and loves nothing more than sharing that knowledge with clients and friends.  Grab your sweetheart and come taste some delectable wines with us in New Bern...

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January Wine Tasting Recap

Thank you to everyone who came out for our first tasting of 2023!  Camilla Wheeler hosted a "Celebration Cellar Break", reintroducing a variety of wines from the Nautical Wheelers wine cellar.  We had a terrific turn out in New Bern on Friday night and in Oriental on Saturday.  Crowd favorites were Dancing Crow Chardonnay and Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon.  Mark your calendars for our February tasting taking place Friday February 10th in New Bern and Saturday February 11th in Oriental.  Stay tuned for more details...

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