Cellar Notes -by Aris

March 4th, 2010
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PX This presents “Cellar Notes” Volume18 – Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc, California

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F&F: The Upholstery Store

March 3rd, 2010
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The PX This “Friends & Family” peer-based review of The Upholstery Store Wine Bar, NYC.

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Cellar Notes -by Aris

February 22nd, 2010
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PX This presents the “Cellar Notes” review of Laurel Cellars and Justin cabernet sauvignons from California.

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Cellar Notes -by Aris

February 5th, 2010
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Bishop by Ben Glaetzer – Barossa Valley Shiraz 2007, Australia Cost: $24.99/bottle This wine was genuinely rich and thick in texture, with a complex nose of crushed blackcherries, blueberry pie, and vanilla milkshake, with hints of smoked meat, cedar, and toasty oak. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, with a creamy viscosity similar to ‘half […]

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F&F: Colicchio & Sons (the Bar)

February 2nd, 2010
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PX This presents THE F&F REVIEW Hey, sorry we couldn’t make it to "Friends&Family," we were out of town/ had to work/ not invited. We’re really glad we finally managed to come by, though— it’s so nice to see you! What’s that? You would still like us to take the time to fill out the […]

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F&F: Tanuki Tavern (the Bar)

January 29th, 2010
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PX This presents THE F&F REVIEW Hey, sorry we couldn’t make it to "Friends&Family," we were out of town/ had to work/ not invited. We’re really glad we finally managed to come by, though— it’s so nice to see you! What’s that? You would still like us to take the time to fill out the […]

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F&F: Vintry Wine & Whiskey

January 28th, 2010
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PX This presents THE F&F REVIEW Hey, sorry we couldn’t make it to "Friends&Family," we were out of town/ had to work/ not invited. We’re really glad we finally managed to come by, though— it’s so nice to see you! What’s that? You would still like us to take the time to fill out the […]

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Cellar Notes -by Aris

January 28th, 2010
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Chateau Clinet 1994, Pomerol, France Cost: $40/bottle (purchased in 1998) Dark ruby red, medium-bodied, and with an open nose of black cassis, black cherry, licorice, and a touch of prunes. There is also a haunting nose of cedar wood and something that reminds me of black shoe polish. In the mouth, smooth with a somewhat […]

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F&F: Bar Pleiades

January 26th, 2010
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PX This presents THE F&F REVIEW Hey, sorry we couldn’t make it to "Friends&Family," we were out of town/ had to work/ not invited. We’re really glad we finally managed to come by, though— it’s so nice to see you! What’s that? You would still like us to take the time to fill out the […]

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Cellar Notes -by Aris

January 20th, 2010
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Cancilla Cellars Pinot Noir Reserve 2007 – Williamette Valley, Oregon Cost: $34.99 This is a medium-bodied but dark, ruby red colored pinot noir showcasing a perfumed nose of strawberry, cassis, cherry-pie, clove spice, and Dr. Pepper soda. It has a crisp mouthfeel, with grippy acids and tannins that dry the upper innards of your mouth, […]

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