{"id":273,"date":"2015-05-28T15:40:37","date_gmt":"2015-05-28T22:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.breakaway-tours.com\/blog\/?p=273"},"modified":"2015-11-16T13:29:57","modified_gmt":"2015-11-16T21:29:57","slug":"all-the-right-elements-tooth-nail-winery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakaway-tours.com\/blog\/all-the-right-elements-tooth-nail-winery\/","title":{"rendered":"All the Right Elements : Tooth & Nail Winery"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tooth & Nail wines popped up on my radar a few years ago.\u00a0 Their creative naming and sure handed winemaking have put them on many local shelves and wine list to be sure.<\/p>\n

For me, it was all about the labels. Created from hand carved wood blocks, they are creative, classy, whimsical ,and \u00a0just plain fun to look at. My husband and I quickly began referring to the wines by the art on the bottles – scenes including all the major elements : Air, Fire, Earth, Water…and Dragon? I know now that its their yummy Pinot Gris, but I will always love a good glass of ‘Dragon’.\"force-of-nature-pinot-gris__82305_1410645738_1280_1280\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Last Friday a friend and I were looking with something new and fun to do with our Friday evening when I remembered hearing about a new event at Tooth & Nail Winery. A quick google and a phone call later and we were on our way to check it out.<\/p>\n

Newly ensconced in their imposing castle off 46 West (the barely recognizable former home of Eagle Castle Winery), Tooth & Nail is doing it right. The d\u00e9cor has been\u00a0re-designed with a streamlined look that is both modern and a bit sumptuous. Tufted leather sofas and gilt mirrors surround a huge fireplace. Think ‘Game of Thrones’ without all the murder.<\/p>\n

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The outside space has been reworked with a mind to events and music. On Friday we were treated to a show by local band\u00a0Proxima Parada<\/a>. Give me a California soul band in mint green skinny jeans and I’m a happy girl.<\/p>\n

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Food is being provided by Spencer Johnston’s Danior Kitchen. As a food\/wine pairing geek, I was pleased to observe the thought and consideration that went into our provisions. I know Spencer sources everything locally, and the effort shows. The flavors were complimentary to a variety of the wines offered, so we weren’t locked into one specific pairing. Our favorites included the Burger, seasonal salad (white peaches were PERFECT), and the truffle fries.<\/p>\n

Currently Tooth & Nail is offering Food on Friday evenings 5p-8p with live music, Saturday Lunch 12p-4p, and Sunday Brunch and Lunch 10a-4p. Call or check website to confirm Tooth & Nail Winery<\/a> .<\/p>\n

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We certainly lucked out with our Wine Steward Dakota. Not only knowledgeable and friendly, she was actually someone with opinions, which I love. I was able to let go of my list and be guided through wines that she obviously cared about. A few favorites include: Amor Fati Grenache 2011, Force of Nature Tempranillo 2013, Tooth & Nail ‘The Fiend’ 2012 (a \"T&N1\"<\/a>Malbec\/Syrah blend) and the newly released dessert Viognier Demi-Lune 2013. The tasting room is open 10-6 Weds through Monday (closed Tuesday).<\/p>\n

Do yourself a favor and plan a visit today to check out all the wonderful things this\u00a0Winery has to offer. Call\u00a0breakaway-tours<\/a>\u00a0today to schedule your experience. And don’t forget to raise a glass of ‘Dragon’ to the Central Coast and all it has to offer!<\/p>\n

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