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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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June Wine Tasting With Andy

Andy is returning - June 14th and 15th to lead our June Wine Tasting Events!  The celebration of 365 years of South African Wine Making continues as Andy bring new wines and of course, his extensive knowledge. Mark your calendars, we all know a Wine Tasting with Andy is NOT to be missed! Don't know about tastings with Andy? You absolutely should. Join us in New Bern, Friday, June 14th from 4pm-6pm or in Oriental on Saturday, June 15th at 2pm and again at 3pm to learn exactly why these events are such a treat.  We hope to see you there, cheers! 

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May Wine Tasting

Mark Your Calendars! It's the most wonderful weekend of the month, wine tasting! Join Nautical Wheelers in giving a warm welcome back to Stephanie. This month Stephanie will be taking us on a Worldly Wine Journey with selections from California, Oregon, Spain, France, and Italy.  There is sure to be something for everyone at this tasting as we taste global varietals and send your tastebuds on a trip around the world. Wine Tasting with Stephanie at Nautical Wheelers  Friday May 17th - New Ber- 4pm-6pm Saturday May 18th - Oriental - 2pm and 3pm

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