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Guests

Weekend of 06-25-11

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Kirk Calhoon
Wine Collector
Tasted:
1973 Chalone Chenin Blanc
1975
Chalone Chenin Blanc

Brian Thompson
Krupp Brothers & Stagecoach Vineyard
Napa, CA
http://www.kruppbrothers.com/
email: info@kruppbrothers.com
707-226-2215
Tours & tastings by appointment
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Stagecoach Vineyard
http://www.stagecoachvineyard.com/
707-259-1198
Tasted:
2007 Veraison Cabernet Sauvignon, Stagecoach Vineyard
2007 Black Bart Syrah, Stagecoach Vineyard

David Breitstein and Steve Zigman
The Duke of Bourbon
Canoga Park, CA
(818) 341-1234
http://dukeofbourbon.com/

Tasted:
2009
Larry Hyde and Sons Pinot Noir
2008 Trefethen Family Vineyards Dragons Tooth

Bob Klingensmith
Wine Collector
Tasted:
1978 Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon York Creek
1978 Chateau Fourcas Hosten

Carol Klincke
Caymus & Belle Glos
http://www.caymus.com/
http://www.belleglos.com/
Tasted:
2009 Conundrum
2008 Silver Chardonnay
2009 Belle Glos Pinot Noir - Taylor Lane Vineyard
2009 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

Weekend of 06-18-11

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Chef Roy Choi
http://kogibbq.com/

Beechwood Restaurant
http://www.beechwoodrestaurant.com/

Live Like A Californian Sweepstakes
http://www.visitcalifornia.com/

Tasted:
Tomato, garlic and shallot pasta and
Creekstone Farms burger on toasted brioche bun lathered with french butter topped with arugula salad, tomato jam, red onion and herb mayo
 

 

Dan Rhodes, Wine Specialist
Spectrum Wine Auctions

For internet & live auctions
http://www.spectrumwine.com/

Tasted:
Araujo Eisele 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon
Araujo Eisele 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond Creek 1987 Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond Creek 1991 Volcanic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau Beychevelle 1966 St. Julien
Littorai 1999 “Hirsch Vineyard” Pinot Noir

Weekend of 06-11-11

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Derek Buono -
Beer Magazine
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http://www.thebeermag.com/

Brian Lenzo
Blue Palms Brew House
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Los Angeles, CA
http://www.bluepalmsbrewhouse.com/

Clay Harding
38 Degrees Ale House & Grill
Alhambra, CA
Twitter
http://38degreesalhambra.com/

Weekend of 06-04-11

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Adam Leemon
Adam the Wine Guy
http://www.adamthewineguy.com/

(tasted: St. Francis Winery Chardonnay Behler Sonoma County 2007 http://www.stfranciswine.com/, Château Julien Barrel Aged Merlot 2006 http://www.chateaujulien.com/ , La Fenêtre À Côté Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 http://www.lafenetrewines.com/, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Zinfandel http://www.woodbridgewines.com/)

Derek Buono -
Beer Magazine
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http://www.thebeermag.com/

Brian Lenzo
Blue Palms Brew House
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Los Angeles, CA
http://www.bluepalmsbrewhouse.com/

(tasted: Oskar Blues Brewery Mama's Little Yella Pils http://www.oskarblues.com/, Caldera Brewing Company IPA http://www.calderabrewing.com/, The Bruery Saison Rue http://www.thebruery.com/, Dansk Mjod Viking Blod Mead http://www.mjod.dk/)

David Breitstein
The Duke of Bourbon
Canoga Park, CA
http://dukeofbourbon.com/

(tasted: Orin Swift Cellars Saldo 2008 http://www.orinswift.com/, Le Bon Climat -Dick and Marg Denny Pinot Noir 2006 http://www.aubonclimat.com/, Castillo Labastida Rioja Crianza 2005 http://www.winebow.com/, Rioja Vega Reserva 2004 http://www.riojavega.com/)

Weekend of 05-28-11

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Paul Wilkins
Winemaker
Santa Maria Valley, CA

Alta Maria Vineyards
http://altamaria.com/

Native9 Wines
http://www.native9wine.com/

Autonom Wines
http://autonomwines.com/

Chris Knox
Manager
BiN 2860 Wine Shop
at Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa
Los Olivos, CA
http://bin2860.com/

http://www.winehaiku.com/

Tasted:

WINES:

2009 Poet's Leap Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington, $23.99 retail, 95pts
Wine Enthusiast, #7 on their Top 100 of 2010

2007 Alto Moncayo Moncayo Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain, $46.99 retail, 94pts
Wine Advocate, 93pts Stephen Tanzer, 92pts Wine Enthusiast, 91pts Wine Spectator

2006 Jonata "Todos" (formerly known as El Corazon) (blend of Cabernet Franc,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc,
and Viognier), $49.99 retail, 97pts Wine Advocate, 90pts Stephen Tanzer

2006 Chateau de la Negly Coteaux du Languedoc L'Ancely (100% Mourvedre), $74.99
retail, 93pts Wine Advocate

BEERS:

Brewery Ommegang Hennepin, Saison/Farmhouse Ale, New York, 750ml, $9.49 retail

Dogfish Head Squall IPA Limited Release, Double/Imperial IPA, Delaware, 750ml,
$14.99 retail

North Coast Old Stock Cellar Reserve 2009, Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Ale,
California, 500ml, $26.99 retail

Uinta Crooked Line Series Labyrinth, Black Ale, Utah, 750ml, $16.99 retail

Weekend of 05-21-11

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Stefan Richter
Stefan’s at L.A. Farm
Santa Monica, CA
(310) 449-4000
http://stefansrestaurants.com/

David Breitstein
The Duke of Bourbon
Canoga Park, CA
(818) 341-1234
http://dukeofbourbon.com/

Herbie Monterrosa
Winebow
http://winebow.com/

 

Tasted:

Argiolas Costamolino, Italy $15

Catena Alta Chard, Argentina $35

Leoni di Castris Five Roses Rosato, Italy $16

Anima Negra AN2, Spain $25

Corte Giara Ripassa, Italy  $25

Leyda Pinot Noir, Chile $12

2007 Ici/La-Bas Elke Vineyard Anderson Valley Chardonnay

Weekend of 05-14-11

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Meagan Callahan - Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
29th annual Paso Robles Wine Festival May 20 – 22, 2011
www.pasowine.com

John Hilliard & Christine Bruce - Hilliard Bruce Vineyards
Santa Rita Hills, CA
http://www.hilliardbruce.com/

Barrie Lynn - The Cheese Impresario, Los Angeles, CA
http://www.thecheeseimpresario.com/

Matthias Pippig - Sanguis
Santa Ynez Valley, CA
www.sanguiswine.com

Weekend of 05-07-11

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Jonathan Mitchell - The Palm Restaurant, West Hollywood, CA Twitter Facebook http://jonathanmitchell.com/

http://www.thepalm.com/

 

(tasted:
FOOD
Sauteed Shrimp Bruno
Fresh Ahi Tuna
Fresh Colossal Crab Cocktail
Family Pasta- Rigatoni with home-made meatballs and Italian sausage
Grilled Ribeye Steak
 
Wines
WHITES
La Marca Prosecco, Veneto
Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc "Les Setilles", Burgundy 2009
Flora Springs Estate Chardonnay, Napa  2009
King Estate Pinot Gris, Oregon  2009
Jordan Chardonnay, Russian River  2009
 
REDS
The Crusher Wilson Vineyard Pinot Noir, Clarksberg, Ca  2009
H3 by Columbia Crest Merlot, Washington  2008
Napa Cellars Merlot, Napa  2008
Zynthesis Old Vine Zin, Lodi  2009
Trumpeter Malbec, Argentina  2009
St. Hallett "Faith" Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia  2007
Greystone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Ca  2008
Uppercut Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley  2008)

Weekend of 04-30-11

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David Breitstein and Steve Zigman - The Duke of Bourbon, Canoga Park, CA (818) 341-1234 http://dukeofbourbon.com/

Dick Doré - Foxen Winery,Santa Maria, CA
http://www.foxenvineyard.com/

Weekend of 04-23-11

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Derek Buono - Beer Magazine Twitter http://www.thebeermag.com/

Barrie Lynn - The Cheese Impresario, Los Angeles, CA http://www.thecheeseimpresario.com/

David Breitstein - The Duke of Bourbon, Canoga Park, CA (818) 341-1234 http://dukeofbourbon.com/

Brian Thompson - Krupp Brothers & Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa, CA
http://www.kruppbrothers.com/ info@kruppbrothers.com 707-226-2215 Tours & tastings by appointment Twitter Facebook
Stagecoach Vineyard http://www.stagecoachvineyard.com/ 707-259-1198