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Wine Maker Stephen Ross Dooley Packs ‘Em In At Cha Bella

The weekly Five Wines for $15 held last week at Cha Bella was well-attended — even with stifling temperatures — and guests sampled a range of premium wines from the California Central Coast winery.
I was partial to the Edna Valley Chardonnay and Edna Valley Pinot Noir. The tasting was also a retail sales event — if you missed out and would like to buy any of the selections, contact Steve at Cha Bella.

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Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2009 @ 1:27 pm | Leave a Comment
All-American Saturday at Eos & Sol

Pick an icon of America and it will likely be part of the party for Second Saturday Soiree at Eos — and its new sister restaurant, Sol. At Eos, guests will be treated to wine, wieners and apple pie. Just down the street at Sol, the est of American beers will be chilled to perfection — and served alongside barbecue.
Saturday, July 11, 5:30 -7:30 p.m., Sol & Eos.$40 pp includes both locations. Reservations are recommended, call 238.2400.

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Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2009 @ 9:53 pm | Leave a Comment
Wine Maker Stephen Ross Dooley Visits Cha Bella Tasting June 26

Friday, June 26, 5:15-7:15 p.m. 102 E. Broad St., 912.790-7888, $15 pp. Special Bottle Prices!
Stephen Ross Dooley, wine maker of Stephen Ross Cellars on California’s Central Coast appellation, will be here to pour his premium wines, sign bottles and answer questions from local wine lovers at Cha Bella’s regular 5 Wines for $15 tasting night!
This is a rare opportunity to meet one of the Central Coast’s leading winemakers — who has forged a legendary reputation for quality and craftsmanship.
Prior to opening his own winery in 1994, Stephen had been winemaker …

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Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2009 @ 9:42 pm | One Comment
Hear Me on ‘Martha Stewart Radio’ This Thursday Morning!

Savannahfoodie.com’s Tim Rutherford will be a guest on the Martha Stewart Radio Show “Morning Living” on Thursday, June 25 in the 7 a.m. hour.
Show co-hosts Kim Fernandez and Betsy Karetnick will talk with me by phone during a segment called “The Dish,” in which restaurant critics from around the country discuss trends, hot spots and local cuisine.
You can tune in on XM 157 or Sirius 112. Don’t have satellite radio? Sign up for a free trials of XM or Sirius to listen on your computer.

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Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 @ 12:30 pm | Leave a Comment
silver oak, twomey wines shine at Ruth’s Chris dinner

The utterance of “Silver Oak” is quite adequate to leave fans of this legendary Cabernet winery reaching for a glass and anticipating an extraordinary wine experience.
And the audience at Ruth’s Chris Steak House on Friday night was no exception. Many among the three dozen were already avid Silver Oak Cellars’ collectors and fans. Others came to experience these remarkable wines and a stunning menu prepared by Executive Chef Cody Buford…

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