Cellar Notes

Al Spoler and Hugh Sisson host Cellar Notes

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12/24/12 - Cellar Notes - Party wines (cheap and good)

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(Feel free to print this list of recommended gifts, and take it with you shopping.)

Gruet Blanc de Noirs, New Mexico, Sparkling wine **
Fantenal Proseco. Extra Dry * 1/2
Mont Marcal Cava NV*1/2
Benzinger Carneros Chardonnay 2010**
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riseling 2011**
Catena Chardonnay, "High Altitude", Mendoza 2010 **
Allan Scott "Millstone" Sauvignon Blanc, Marlboro NZ 2011 ** 1/2
Evodia Grenache, DOC Calatayud 2011 **
Marietta Old Vine Red, Lot 57, Mendocino ** 1/2
Woop Woop Shiraz, South Australia 2008 **
Bogel Merlot, California, 2012 * 1/2
Raisin Gaulois, Vin de France (Beaujolais) 2011 **

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12/17/12 - Cellar Notes - Christmas gifts (old reliables)

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(Feel free to print this list of recommended gifts, and take it with you shopping.)

Schramsberg Blanc de Noir, California, NV Sparkling wine
A. et P. Villaine Bouzeron, Aligote 2009
Calstar Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2010 (order through RSVP)
Sang de Cailloux Vacqueyras Cuvee Azalais 2009
Marquis de Murietta Castillo Ygay Rioja Gran Reserva Espcial '04
Matrojanni Brunello di Montelcino '07
Matrot Volnay-Santenots (red Burgundy)2010
Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2009
Mitolo "Savitar" Shiraz, McClaren Vale '07
Shafer "Red Shoulder Ranch" Chardonnay, Carneros 2010

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12/12/12 - Cellar Notes - Tawny Ports for Cold Winter Nights

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Quinta de la Rosa Tawny 500ml **1/2
Taylor-Fladgate Fine Tawny Porto **1/2
Taylor-Fladgate Fine 10 Year Old Porto ***
Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Porto ***

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12/5/12 - Cellar Notes - What I tasted in Tuscany

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For great value seek out Rosso di Montalcino from good Brunello producers.

Bibbiano Chianti Classico 2009 **
Coltobuono "Cetamura" Chianti DOCG * 1/2
Mauro Vannucci Pietranera "Piaggi", Tuscano, 2009 ***
Altesino Rosse di Altesino 2010 * 1/2

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11/28/12 - Cellar Notes - Antonelli Wines from Umbria

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Antonelli Grechetto, Colli Martani 2009 (white) * 1/2
Antonelli Contrario Umbria Rosso 2008 (red) * 1/2
Antonelli Montefalco Rosso 2003 **
Antonelli Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito 2001 ***
Antonelli Sagrantino di Montefalco 2001 ***
Antonelli Chiusa Di Pannone Sagrantino di Montefalco 2003 ****

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11/21/12 - Cellar Notes - Holiday Beers

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Great Divide Hibernation Ale
Long Trail Hibernator
Victory Yakima Glory
Heavy Seas Winter Storm
Widmer Brrr Beer
Anchor "Our Special Ale"
Wolaver's Alta Gracia Coffee Porter
Otter Creek Winter Red Ale

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11/14/12 - Cellar Notes - Aromatic Whites for Thanksgiving

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Hugel Gewurtztraminer 2009 ***
Mader Gewurtztraminer 2010 ** 1/2
Meyer-Fonne Gentil 2010 **
Marc Tempe Pinot Blanc "Zellenberg" 2008 ***
Geil Scheurebe Kabinet, Rheinhessen 2010 **

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11/7/12 - Cellar Notes - Surprises from Brazil: Salton Wines

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Salton Volpi Pinot Noir 2010 **
Salton Virtude Chardonnay 2009 ** 1/2
Salton Desejo Proprietor's Reserve Merlot 2007 ** 1/2
Salton Classic Tannat 2011**
Salton Moscatel Sweet Sparkling Wine * 1/2

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10/31/12 - Cellar Notes - New Zealand Pinot Noirs

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Lobster Reef Pinot Noir, Marlborough '11 1/2*
Sherwood Estate Pinot Noir, Marlborugh '09 * 1/2
Over The Edge Pinot Noir, Martinborough '10 **
Roaring Meg Pinot Noir, Central Otago **
Mohua Pinot Noir, Central Otago '09 ** 1/2 (great bargain)

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10/24/12 - Cellar Notes - Viognier

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Calera Viognier, Central Coast 2011
Domaine de Couron Viognier, Cotes du Rhone 2011
Tabali Viogniee Reserva, Limari Chile, 2011
Spann Vineyards Chardonnay/Viognier, North Coast 2010

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