Author Archives: Amanda Carbonell

Discover the Road Less Traveled

January 5, 2015   No comments

Paso Robles, California, is home to more than 200 boutique wineries

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When in Doubt

August 1, 2014   No comments

Story by Amanda Carbonell, owner of Uncorked by the Sea Wine Shop and Gallery 602 N. Howe St., Southport (910) 454-0633 www.uncorkedbythesea.com Choosing a wine doesn’t have to be a daunting task, even if you’re not sure what the difference

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Wine from Down Under

May 1, 2014   No comments

May is Aussie Wine Month in Australia—and is there ever a lot to celebrate. Australia, once known primarily for its big “fruit bomb” wines or—dare I say it, the kangaroo with the yellow tail—has come a long way in the

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Tasting South Africa

February 6, 2014   No comments

We believe that the more we know about wine and its origins, the better service we can provide our customers at Uncorked by the Sea Wine Shop & Gallery in Southport.  That, and our love of travel, lead to our

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Summer Wines and Sangria

June 25, 2013   No comments

July is the heart of summer, and there is really no better place to be than here in the Southport-Oak Island area. This month, we have a refreshing Red, White, and Blue Sangria for your July 4th celebration, some seafood-friendly whites,

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How Much is Enough?

January 29, 2013   No comments

Planning a wedding is one of life’s great pleasures and great frustrations. One way to cut expenses without cutting corners is to choose a venue that allows you to provide your own beverages. You can also provide a better quality

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Cheers

October 30, 2012   No comments

Thanksgiving is the most American of holidays. A day where tradition prevails at dinner tables across the country. Family recipes that spend the other 364 days tucked away in a box and stained with signs of Thanksgivings past take center

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