Coco Noche, Manhattan Beach Blog

California Cult Wine Tasting

brenda — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:03:17 +0000

A very special event tasting of California Cult wines, Tuesday June 17th, 7:30pm. Space will be very limited. Details to follow.

Summer Reds & Whites Wine Tasting

brenda — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:58:26 +0000

Mark your calendars and get ready for this lite faire event tasting of summer wines! Thursday, May 15th, 8pm, $35 per person, details to come.

French Wines Tasting

brenda — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:52:52 +0000

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 16th 7:30pm as we invite you to explore French wines with us. More details to follow.

Deco Chocolate Port

brenda — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:40:03 +0000

A unique traditional after-dinner wine or a hip sipping cocktail, either way Deco blends the best ports of California and South Australia, gently kissed with essences of natural bittersweet chocolate. Fruit-forward parts made from grapes grown in the central and Cucamonga valleys of California are married with rich, aged port from McLaren Vale in South Australia’s most prestigious wine appellation. This port is unforgettably delightfully delicious. Come in and have a glass or two, take home a bottle to extend your enjoyment! By the glass $11, bottle $42.

Pirramimma Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2004

brenda — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:31:40 +0000

90 pts from Wine Spectator! A vibrant, juicy style Shiraz that brims with red plum, cherry and raspberry flavours, picks up spicy plum notes in a long finish, with a chocolately edge, and ripe tannins. Aged in American oak. Best from 2008-2014. Pair with beef and lamb. Pirramimma means the stars and moon, just like coco noche’s logo! Offered by the bottle $45.

Latitude 41 Sauvignon Blanc 2006

brenda — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:25:20 +0000

This wine is made from a selection of Nelson and Marlborough grapes. The result is a full bodied wine that has layers of fruit flavours that are associated with the different soil types and climatic conditions in these areas. Part of the juice was fermented and aged for two months on high spice and vanilla French oak. The wine was not allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation. The remainder of the juice was fermented in very cool stainless steel. A bouquet of tropical and gooseberry fruits with hints of fine oak. On the palate a rich wine that has ripe fruit flavours of passion fruit, gooseberry and melons. A touch of oak, creaminess and complexity. Zork cork closure. Limited release. $11 glass, $34 bottle.

Latitude 41 Pinot Noir 2004

brenda — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:12:43 +0000

This wine is made from a selection of Nelson and Marlborough grapes. The result is a full bodied wine that has layers of fruit flavours that are associated with the different soil types and climatic conditions in these areas. A bouquet of obvious cherry fruit with slight vanilla and spicy overtones in the background. Aged in premium French oak for twelve months. On the palate a mouth filling structure with richness among flavours of berry fruit, cherries and toasty vanilla oak. Nice length and crispness. Zork cork closure. Limited release. $13 glass, $38 bottle.

Spanish Wine & Tapas Tasting

brenda — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:59:01 +0000

Wednesday, March 12th, 8pm ~ please join us at coco noche to explore delicious wines from Spain paired with tapas, and of course some chocolate! The event runs from 8pm - 9:30pm. You will have an opportunity to purchase wines at a discount at the conclusion of the evening. A very reasonable price of $35 per person, sales tax and gratuity are additional, credit card reservations are required, space is limited. Call 310.545.4925, leave a message we will call you to confirm or email natalie@coconoche.com.

Valentine’s Chocolate Lovers Dinner

brenda — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:38:44 +0000

Thursday, February 14th ~ we are offering a 5 course prix fixe dinner which includes chocolate dessert, and wine with each course. Two seatings are available, the first seating is 6pm - 8pm, the second seating is 8:30pm - 10:30pm. The price is $140 per couple, sales tax and gratuity are additional. Credit card reservations are required. Space is limited. Call 310.545.4925, leave a message and we will call you back to confirm or email natalie@coconoche.com. The menu is posted on our website at www.coconoche.com