February 2012 15c University

The next 15c university will begin in February.  The 15c University is a 6 week class that teaches students how to deductively blind taste wine, provides tasting of wines from all the major wine producing regions around the world and incorporates food pairing suggestions and service.  There is a power point presentation and handouts for students to follow along.  There can be large amounts of wine served so please consider getting transportation after class.  Each class is Tuesday night from 6-8pm at 15c in Templeton. Sign up now, space is limited and the class always sells out.

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year
Happy 2012 from All of Us at 15c!
 
2012 Events
We are keeping some of the following weekly favorites around, but changing a few things up as well….
 
On Mondays we are offering free corkage at the bar for industry members on any bottle in the shop!  We are, of course, keeping Happy Hour on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as well as our oysters and bubbles bar on Fridays.  Soon we will be offering a monthly focus group that will include in depth tastings that feature a specific region, varietal or topic.  Stay tuned for the dates! 
 
The crew at 15c would like to thank you all for such a great year and we look forward to 2012!
 
Every week
Mondays | Industry Night – 20% off at the bar with your business card.  For wine and restaurant industry. No corkage fees!
Wednesdays| Happy Hour 4 to 7, $5 glasses of wine and $3 beer
Fridays| Champagne, oyster and caviar bar all day! Oysters and caviar provided by Pier 46, along with 3 bubbles available by the glass, in a flight or by the bottle
Saturdays| Flight night, featured wineries of regions or varietals as well as our new local wine happy hour from 4 to 7pm.  $5 glasses of local wines and $3 draft beers
Sundays| Mimosa bar and beer tasting

Something for you, Something for me, Something for us!

BEER
Hitachino Nest White Ale
This beer comes from Japan and is brewed in the traditional Belgium style with coriander, nutmeg, orange peel.  This brewery has been making beer from rice stocks for over 180 years.
 
Coopers Sparkling
Our #1 selling beer in the shop!  Open tank fermentation makes for a bottle fermented lager style beer just like Champagne.  This is the wine makers beer and the beer that the real Aussies drink!
 
Reutberger Exort Hell
This bit of heaven recipe was created by nuns in the 1400’s.  It is very clean and pure with a perfect balance of malt and hops. 
 
NEW WINES
Fall Winter Whites |
Faury Saint Joseph 09 $36
The typical blend of a white from Saint Joseph in the Northern Rhone region of france is 60% Marsanne and 40% Roussanne.  Phillip Faury takes a minimalist approach to making this wine using 5 year old barrels and stainless steel for fermentation.  This wine has the classic notes of stone fruit, blossom and honey but maintains acidity and minerality.  The Marsanne adds a slight oily texture in the mid palate making it a complex rich white.

Les Brugueres 10 $38
This wine is made from some of the oldest Garnacha Blanca vines in the world!  Tanzer gave it 92 points last year. The richness comes from the toasty lees or yeasty characteristic while the fruit is a combination of pears, candied lemon peel and white flowers.  Being Garnacha it has spice and the age of the vines makes it very mineral driven.  A white wine from the DOC Priorat is exciting and  intriguing.
 
Liquid Farm Chardonnay Golden Slope 09 $
Blanace and acidity in a Calfornia Chardonnay!  This Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay has as much old world charm as one can get in a local wine.  The concept behind it is maitain the balance of minerality, acidity and low alcohol but make a wine that will help support local farmers and winemakers.
 
Comfort Food Reds
Siduri Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir 09 $56
The Hirsch Vineyard is one of the most saught after vineyards on the California coast.  High up in the mountains it is exposed to some of the harshes growing conditions.  Siduri being a acclaimed Pinot Noir producer specializing in single vineyard Pinots does an excellent job of showing how Pinot as a varietal is much more susceptible to its climate than other varietals.  This wine has tons of bright cherry fruit, and sweet spice but it also has that earthiness that a well structured pinot offers giving us a glimpse of where it came from.
 
Alta Colina GSM 08 $42
Only 334 cases of this wine ever made and its running out fast.  This is one of the best Paso Rhone blends Ive had in a while and once you meet the family you cant resist.  It is a blend of 34% Syrah, 33% Syrah, and 33% Mourvèdre from the families estate vineyard on the West side of Paso Robles.  It has a lot of luscious fruit but maintains that earthy lavender and tobaco character.
 
Casanova di Neri Rosso 08 $46
Consistently on of the best producers of Brunello!  Casanove di Neri makes some of the best Sangiovese in the world.  Dried fruit and sweet spice allow for a extreamly food friendly wine.  The acidity in the Sangiovese make it ideal for tomatoe based dishes or slow braised meats.  Perfect for the fall!
NEW JUST IN
Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir 09 $28
Calera” is Spanish for “limekiln.” Limestone had been commercially quarried from the property 100 years earlier, as evidenced by the existence of a recently restored 30 foot tall masonry calera, the symbol and logo of Calera Wine Company. The 2009 Central Coast is a blend of 9 different vineyards and has delightful bright aromas of pomegranate, sandalwood, juicy cherry and bramble waft from this energetic, flavorfull and affordable!
 
Pierre Guillemot Savigny Aux Serpentieres Premier Cru 09 $38
A single vineyard with 55 year-old Pinot Noir. The Guillemot family has worked Savigny-lès-Beaune vines for eight generations ( ! ) and produces wines with classic Burgundian finesse and balance, all while leaving us a reminder of Savigny’s rustic character. Guillemot is one of the quintessential KLWM producers, with wines that epitomize the local terroir and emphasize grace and elegance over power and structure.
 
Chateau Gombaude Guillot Pomerol 96 $68
85% Merlot and15% Cabernet Franc from the right bank of Bordeaux.  If you’ve ever wanted to try a mature Bordeaux but either didn’t want to wait or couldn’t afford it this is your chance.  It is a beautiful and elegant example that is drinking beautifully now.

What’s Coming Up?

Sept 22^nd Mortar & Pestil dinner at Natures Touch
Details to follow but you know 15c will be pairing the wines.
 
SAVOR the Central Coast Sept 29^th – Oct 2^nd 
15c will set up a booth on the beautiful historic Santa Margarita Ranch right in the middle of the marketplace.  Stop by and see what wine merchandise we have for sale as well as place orders for some of the wines you tasted.
 
15c Wine University October 
The next 15c wine university class will start October 4^th and continue for 6 weeks.  The 15c wine university is a 6 week course that covers wine from around the world.  The class is every Tuesday from 6-8pm.  Topics discussed include blind tasting, pairings and all the major wine regions around the world. 
 
October 22^nd Twyla K Trunk Show
Bringing our valued customers the finest in “California Casual” to the most elegant special occasion separates, Twyla K offers a personalized shopping experience that will leave you feeling like the true fashionista you are. From both established, and “cutting edge” designers, Twyla K has something to make any woman feel beautiful!
 
Nov 11^th Hats of to wine!  Join us for a Miss Fonzi hat trunk show
Miss Fonzi specializes in funky, unique, hip hats–fedoras, combat caps, cowboy hats, newsboys, pageboys, top hats, headpieces.  These make great gifts for friends, family, and especially for oneself. You can even customize a hat to reflect your personal flair. Our motto is “Put a Lid On It”, which is to say wear a Miss Fonzi, and put on your attitude!
 
November 24^th Thanksgiving Day closed
 
December 3^rd closed for 15c anniversary party at 5pm
 
December 24^th Christmas eve close at 5pm
Stop by for any last minute holiday shopping or supplies!
 
December 25^th closed for Christmas day
 
December 31^st New Years Eve Party
Details to follow
 
Jan 1 2012 …CLOSED for recovery

~New wines at 15c~

bubbles |
Torreoria brut cava NV $10
If you spend much time at 15c, then you know our affinity for bubbles. With that in mind, we are very excited to bring you the new Torreoria non vintage cava.  It is bottle fermented and aged on the lees, the same process used for French Champagne. The tiny bubbles last forever in your glass and the rich creamy texture tastes like a wine valued at ten times the price.  Drink it alone or make a cava cocktail by adding some summer fruit and juice!
 
white |
Domaine des Lauriers Picpoul de Pinet 2009 $14
Picpoul is a white grape found in the South of France and is considered to be one of the lesser known Rhone varieties. Literally translating to “lip stinger,” the Picpoul Blanc grape produces wines in France that are known for their bright acidity, minerality and clean lemony flavor.
 
Liquid Farm Chardonnay 2009
(Golden Slope $45 & White Hill $38)
Liquid Farm Chardonnay is a new, extremely small production Chardonnay from the Santa Rita Hills. Only 48 cases were produced of each label, and 15c is the exclusive retailer.  If you are a white Burgundy fan who appreciates acidity, minerality and balance in your Chardonnay, but wants to support local wine producers, you should try these.  The wines are the vision of Jeff Nelson whose experience in selling and drinking French wines has afforded him the ability to create California wines bearing a strong resemblance to their international counterparts.  With the help of his fiancé and our friend Nikki Pallesen, you will be sure to see these in the press some day. Be sure to come try them now as they are sure to run out.
 
rosé |
Domaine Pallieres Gigondas Rose 2010 $24
Domaine Les Pallières is undeniably one of the greatest, longest-running properties of Southern Rhône. Gigondas is the northernmost town of Southern Rhone and is known for its Grenache.  This light and delicate rosé is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Clairette.
 
red| old world vs. new world
Bouchard Reserve Bourgogne Rouge 2009 $18
A price point under $20 for red burgundy!  Bouchard is one of the largest landowners in Burgundy, allowing them to secure some of the best prices without having to negotiate prices with growers every year.  The reserve Bourgogne is 100% Pinot Noir and has fruity and musky aromas with just the right touch of oak. Structured and firm, this wine has a pronounced personality. Full-bodied in its youth, it softens with age.
 
Espelt Old Vine Garnacha 2009 $15
Old vine in Spain really does mean old vine! The property is located in the Northeast of Spain close to the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees mountains.  It houses extremely old vineyards that are planted amidst National Parks in slate and granite soils. The road to the famed restaurant, El Bulli runs through the Espelt vineyards.  This garnacha is big and full of fruit with a nice sweet spice and hint of creamy oak.

Mid State Fair July 20th-31st, 2011

 

The Paso Wine Country Alliance is working with 15c to showcase San Luis Obispo County Wines at the Mission Square Wine Bar during the California Mid-State Fair, July 20-31, 2011. Stop by and enjoy a glass of wine or draft beer in the shade between 11am-10pm each day of the fair! Don’t miss your chance to try wines from the Central Coast Wine Competition, featuring a new flight of award winning wines each day. 

In addition we will have special guest appearances from the winemaker personalities themselves at the Mission Square Wine Bar daily from 5-7pm. Local cheese and olive oil samples will also be available to complement our wine offerings. KRUSH radio will broadcast “Live in the Fair Vines” which will show a different winery each day between 4–6pm. The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and 15c look forward to seeing you at the Mission Square Wine Bar!  

EVERY WEEK

Mondays | Industry Night 20% off at the bar with your business card.  For wine and restaurant industry.
Wednesdays| Happy Hour 4 to 7, $5 glasses of wine and $3 glasses of beer.
Thursdays | Tapas Night, enjoy a bar topped with traditional Spanish tapas.  $3 each plus wine flights available!
Fridays| Champagne, oyster and caviar bar all day! Oysters and caviar provided by Pier 46, along with 3 bubbles available by the glass, in a flight or choose from our wide selection  in the shop.
Saturdays| Flight Night, featured wineries of regions or varietals as well as our new local wine happy hour from 4 to 7pm.  $5 glasses of local wines and $3 draft beers!
Sundays| Mimosa bar and beer tasting ALL DAY. Open 12-5pm!

New wines at 15c!

rosé |
2010 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rose  $38
Known as the best rose in the world, this vintage does not disappoint.  Although at a higher price point, this rose is truly the best and serves as the benchmark upon which all other rose is judged.

white |
2010 Pichot Vouvray $15
Vouvray is Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley.  This Vouvray is dryer in style with just a hint of residual sugar.  This wine is characterized by fresh, luscious stone fruit, particularly apricots & peaches! 

red|
2009 Jules Taylor Pinot Noir $24
If you are thinking that New Zealand Pinot is too light and earthy, then we challenge you to blind taste this against other Pinots.  The Jules Taylor is rich and full of lush cherry fruit.  It is almost Sonoma Coast-esque.  I have even sold a bunch of this to my Pinot snobs who said they would not like it!

2009 Alta Maria Pinot Noir $28
This is a new vintage from one of our favorite people.  Alta Maria is a label by James Ontiverros that focuses on his heritage in the Santa Maria Valley.  There is notable bright cherry fruit with a little of that stinky goodness found in the Santa Maria Valley.

SUMMER EVENTS

Henriot Inc tasting Friday, July 15^th
The national sales rep will be at 15c  pouring multiple selections of Champagne from Henriot along with some Bouchard Burgundies and a new small project from the Santa Rita Hills Liquid Farm.
 
Mid State Fair July 23-31
15c will be operating the Mission Plaza Wine Bar at the Mid-State fair.  Mission Plaza is located between the 2 exhibit buildings. Stop by for a good glass of wine, a flight of the fair award winning wines or draft beer!  Cheese plates and other fun stuff will also be available!
 
Central Coast Cancer Challenge Sunday Aug 7^th
15c will set up a wine bar at the Central Coast Cancer Challenge.  The reception will be held at Laguna Lake where you can celebrate the event, raise money for Cancer research and purchase glasses of wine from 15c.
 
Beer tasting Sunday, August 14^th
Come in to taste a selection of our favorite beers.  $15 will get you the beer tasting paired with the best beer sausages and mustards.
 
Jorge Ordonez import tasting and tapas August 25^th
We get a lot of our favorite Spanish wine from Jorge Ordonez!  He has an amazing selection of wines from all over Spain.  We are pairing a flight of wines with our traditional Spanish tapas night.
 
SAVOR the Central Coast Sept 29^th – Oct 2^nd
SAVOR the Central Coast food and wine festival sponsored by Sunset Magazine and the San Luis Obispo County VCB, Sept 29 – Oct 2, 2011.  15c will set up shop on the beautiful historic Santa Margarita Ranch!

BEER!

4th of July is just around the corner and nothing compliments that BBQ more then some ice cold beer. Come in and stock up. We have something for every type of beer drinker.

Somersault Ale | New to 15C! New Belgium’s new summer seasonal. A light bodied ale brewed with just a hint of ginger and apricot. A perfect compliment to some grilled fish or  shrimp.

Big Daddy IPA | A medium bodied IPA. Big hop aroma with big hop flavor. Followed by a clean, dry finish. Crisp and refreshing, especially for an IPA. Try this with some grilled chicken or a nice juicy burger.

OAKED Arrogant Bastard | New to 15C! This is a big ale! Aged with oak chips, the oak balances out the hops that Stone Brewery is known for. Nice and malty, but not sweet. Great with spicy food.