 
R&B Cellars' winemakers Kevin and Barbara Brown will join Spencer Christian and Janelle Wang in a cooking segment on ABC's "View from the Bay" Wednesday, July 22nd. They will be cooking Soleful Serenade with a Citrus Beurre Blanc, a dish that serves 4 and can be made for under $20.
Join us in the studio audience by clicking here and filling out the ticket request form.
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R&B Cellars Introduces 2 New Merlots
2005 Metronome Merlot
 Winemaker's Commments:
This is the type of Merlot I like. Rich and intense, this wine is the perfect balance of fruit and structure. Blackberries and dark black cherries are the predominant fruits in this rich, extracted wine. The French oak is the perfect compliment to the fruit, adding hints of chocolate and toasty vanilla tones in the finish. The wine starts with an initial explosion of black fruit, and then opens layer upon layer of rich fruit and spice, to a long and mouth filling finish.
2007 Minuet in Merlot
Winemaker's Comments:
This is the quintessential Merlot for me. The bouquet is so intense and aromatic, you almost do not want to drink it. Just revel in the exotic spice and stunningly rich perfume of the wine. The marriage of the fruit and the five very special French oak barrels, resulted in the perfect balance of voluptuous fruit and bold structure. Rich and intense, this wine has wonderful balance. Blackberries, dark black cherries and currants are the predominant fruits in this rich, extracted wine. The French oak is the perfect compliment to the fruit, adding hints of chocolate and toasty vanilla tones in the finish. The wine starts with an initial explosion of black fruit, and then opens layer upon layer of rich fruit and spice, to a long and mouth filling finish.
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Upcoming Events and Tastings
July 9: Oakland Magazine launch party, Oakland, CA
July 10: R&B will be pouring at the 3rd installment of the Alameda Crab Cove Concert, Alameda, CA
July 12: "Meals on Wheels" @ Rosenblum 1pm-5pm
July 13: Monte Claire Wine & Jazz Festival in Oakland, CA
July 15: Best of the Bay & Zin Challenge awards reception @ Alameda County Fairgrounds in Wine Garden, 6pm-8pm
July 22: Kevin and Barbara Brown will be featured in a cooking segment on ABC's "View From The Bay"
July 31: Wine tasting & performance in Prescott, Arizona at Jazzie's
August 1: Wine tasting & performance in Prescott, Arizona at Raven's Cafe
August 12: Wine Dinner at the Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Savannah, GA
August 14: Crab Cove Concert #4
August 21: Wine Tasting, Bayside Grille, Alameda, CA
August 23 - 24: 19th Annual Family Winemakers of California Tasting @ Fort Mason Center's Festival Pavilion, San Francisco, CA
September 3: Webster St. Jam in Alameda
*For additional information please email info@rbcellars.com or call (510) 749-8477.
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Featured Recipe
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Saxy Chipotle BBQ Prawns
(Full Recipe Below)
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Saxy Chipotle BBQ Prawns
Ingredients:2 lbs. large prawns (15-20 count), peeled and de-veined
2 Tbs. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2 Tbs. fresh-snipped chives
Sea salt
Fresh cracked pepper
Saxy Chipotle BBQ Sauce:
1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp. Worcester sauce
1 tsp. ground mustard
� tsp. smoked salt
� tsp. fresh cracked pepper
� tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbs. molasses
1 chipotle pepper in Adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 Tbs. Adobo sauce
⅓ cup R&B Cellars Saxy Syrah
Combine all Saxy Chipotle BBQ Sauce ingredients into small saucepan. Keep warm on low heat, while preparing prawns. Sauce should not boil or simmer.
Peel and de-vein prawns, then rinse with cold water. Place on paper towel-lined plate. Pat dry. Curl prawns and carefully skewer from end to end. Metal skewers are preferred, but if using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for about 20 minutes before using.
Drizzle both sides of prawns with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, then lightly brush both sides with BBQ sauce (don't overdo it). Season with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
Grill on medium-high heat, covered, for about 3 - 4 minutes per side, or until prawns are opaque.
Plate prawns and drizzle with desired amount of Saxy Chipotle BBQ Sauce. Garnish with snipped chives.
Enjoyment:
This dish pairs well with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled red peppers, and, of course, a glass of R&B Cellars Saxy Syrah.
Enjoy. Cheers!
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Double Gold Medal
2007 Serenade in Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
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Until next month, keep on swingin'!
R&B Cellars, home of the wine that swings!
www.rbcellars.com
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