R&B CELLARS BLUE NOTE NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2009
R&B Cellars
is Alameda's largest family-owned winery. Since 1997, R&B Cellars
has grown from 230 to 12,000 cases produced annually across nine
varietals.
  
Happy Holidays from R&B Cellars!
Winery: Alameda Point Vintners � 2301 Monarch St., Alameda, CA 94501
Office: 1835 San Jose Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 | 510-749-8477 office | 510-749-8481 fax
info@rbcellars.com
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Lucie Arnaz and R&B's Serenade
Ms. Lucie Arnaz enjoys R&B Cellars' Serenade in Blanc Sauvignon Blanc with pianist & arranger, Ron Abel and Julie Jacobs. Arnaz was a special guest at REAF's Holiday Cabaret, appearing with the cast of Wicked. The event was held at Pier 39's theater, a private after party was held at the Hard Rock Cafe, featuring R&B Cellars wines.
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R&B Cellars Holiday Open House at
Alameda Point Vintners
December 5th, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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From the Winemakers
Happy Holidays!
Hello Friends:
The holidays are upon us and it seems that this year has just flown by. We at
R&B hope that you and your family have had a good year and will enjoy the
holidays together with some R&B wines to help you celebrate.
It
has been a very busy year for us and we crushed our first vintage at Alameda
Point Vintners, the new facility in Alameda. We can only say that the wines
from 2009 are going to be fantastic. All of the stars came into alignment to
give us the best fruit we have seen in recent memory and we lovingly crushed,
fermented, and barreled the wines for your future enjoyment. If you get out to
the winery we would be happy to let you taste the "new kids" from the barrel so
you can see for yourself how great these wines are going to be.
The
new Port is almost ready and will hopefully be available before the end of the
month. Pizzicato Petite Sirah will be available in March of 2010.
2009
was a challenging year for many and we are very thankful for all of our loyal
followers. The future is looking brighter and as long as we are drinking good
wine with family and friends, things can only get better.
Have
a wonderful Holiday season and thank you again for your support.
Best
Regards,
Kevin
& Barbara Brown
Owners/Winemakers
PS The tasting room is now open Thursday
thru Sunday from 12PM to 5PM at Alameda Point Vintners on the old naval air
station. The address is 2301 Monarch Street Bldg. 24 Alameda. Come by and share a glass of wine! We would love to
see you.
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New Offerings
R&B Cellars Portissimo Port
Meet the newest member of R&B's family of wines, R&B Cellars Portissimo Port.
Varietal Breakdown:
50% Tinta Madeira
50% Touriga
Produced with a blend of the 2005 and 2007 vintages of both grapes.
375 mL - $19.99
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New Offerings
R&B Cellars Soaps
R&B Cellars now offers spa-quality soaps at only $5. The Champagne soap and the Cabernet Sauvignon soap are both delightfully scented and rich with natural emollients. FREE SHIPPING through the entire month of December, order now for a great wine-lover's stocking stuffer!
2 Options:
Champagne
Cabernet Sauvignon
$5.00/bar
Free Shipping
Don't forget to buy your blinking wine glass lapel pin!
$5.00/pin
Free Shipping
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Trudy Swanson is a "Big Band" wine club member who hails from Minnesota. We wanted to share her holiday photo and wonderful email from Trudy with you:
Dear R & B team,
I hosted a group of 13 guests at dinner tonight where I served the Reserve Cabernet. It was such an amazing hit that I wonder if I could purchase more from you. Give me the details of how this could be accomplished.
Christmas Blessings, Trudy Swanson
TRUDY WAS THRILLED ABOUT OUR FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER!
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R&B's Upcoming Events and Tastings
January 20-24: Taos Winter Wine Festival, Taos Ski Valley, NM. Click here for more info.
January 28-30: ZAP's 19th Annual Zinfandel Festival "Zin in Paradise", San Francisco, CA. Click here for more info.
February 1: Glunz Grand Tasting, Illinois. More information coming soon.
*For additional information please email info@rbcellars.com or call (510) 749-8477.
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Alameda Point Vintners
It's right here in Alameda!
2301 Monarch Street (on the old Naval Air Base)
OUR TASTING ROOM IS OPEN!!!
Thursday - Sunday, 12-5PM
Come and enjoy the Urban Wine Country!
7 wineries and lots of different wines to taste.. |
FREE SHIPPING FOR THE REMAINDER OF DECEMBER!
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It took a few holiday seasons, but we finally managed to procure Barbara's family recipe for the best chocolate-covered English toffee in the world. So good, it officially qualifies as 'candy crack.' Enjoy with our new Portissimo port for the ultimate sugar experience!
"I have given out this English Toffee as Christmas presents for years now, which has wreaked havoc among family and friends. Wives have hidden their stash from their husbands; they, in turn, search for it and create their own secret stashes; much coveting has gone on, and general feelings of non-giving and non-sharing have ensued! Not exactly the holiday spirit! It's just that good!"
- Barbara Brown
Barbara's English Toffee
Ingredients:
*� - 1lb walnuts, ground
*1 lb. semi-sweet chocolate, ground in food processor (Put
in freezer first for a few minutes to make it easier to grate in the food
processor.)
*2 � C sugar
*1 lb. salted butter
*4 T light corn syrup
*1 C water
*6 ounces finely grounded walnuts
Preparation:
1) Combine the chocolate and the walnuts and spread half in
a thick layer over the bottom of a large un-greased baking sheet.
2) Combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, the 6 ounces of finely
ground walnuts, and water in a heavy enameled casserole and place over medium to medium high
heat.
3) Cook stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula
until a candy thermometer reads 280 degrees. Remove from heat and pour evenly
onto the baking sheet. Spread evenly with a spatula.
4) Sprinkle remaining chocolate and nuts over the candy and
pat down with a cold spatula. Let stand in a cool place for a few hours before
breaking into bite size pieces.
Note: If you desire, wrap individual pieces in aluminum foil
Makes 5 lbs.
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Recent Awards
Denver International Wine Competition
R&B Cellars 2007 Serenade in Blanc Sauvignon Blanc
Top Honors Gold Medal
R&B Cellars 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Honors Gold Medal
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Tasters Guild Wine Lovers' Consumer Wine Judging
R&B Cellars 05 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Double Gold Medal
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Awards
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San Francisco Chronicle
Wine Competition:
2007 Serenade in Blanc Sauvignon Blanc - Gold
Medal
2009 California State
Fair Wine Competition:
2007 Serenade in Blanc Sauvignon
Blanc -
Best of Class of Region North Coast Appellation Gold Medal, 94 Points
One of California's top 11 white wines!
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition:
2007 Zydeco Zinfandel - Gold Medal
2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Gold Medal
Florida State Fair
International Wine Competition:
2007 Serenade in Blanc Sauvignon Blanc - Double Gold
2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Gold Medal
2006 Saxy Syrah - Gold Medal
Tasters Guild
International Wine Competition:
2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Double Gold
2006 Saxy Syrah - Gold Medal
Dallas Morning News
Wine Competition:
2006 Counterpoint Cabernet Franc - Gold Medal
Lodi International
Wine Awards:
2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Distinguished Gold
Just Wine Points:
2006 Counterpoint Cabernet Franc - 93 points
2007 Zydeco Zin - 94 points
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More Photos from the Holidays
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R&B Cellars, home of the wine that swings!
Keep on swingin'!
www.rbcellars.com
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