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March 2010 Celebrity Taster - Grammy Winning Music Producer George Drakoulias
2010-03-08

March 2010 Celebrity Taster - Grammy Winning Music Producer George Drakoulias

About George Drakoulias

Grammy winning record producer George Drakoulias is one of today's most prominent Music Industry influencers. Considered a protege' of the legendary Rick Rubin, George has produced a multitude of albums with popular recording artists such as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Black Crowes. In addition to producing groundbreaking hits, Drakoulis is also heavily immersed in the film industry having worked on the soundtrack for last year's smash hit, "The Hangover", in addition to several other feature films over the past 20 years.

Enjoy George's "unique" wine & food pairing notes
for our 2006 Pinot Noir. 

"I'm not what you would call a "MORNING PERSON", but now thanks to Fotinos Brothers, I can't get out of bed fast enough. Fotinos Brothers 2006 Pinot Noir makes the most ordinary breakfast a world class affair! A cup of Greek style yogurt and a glass of their deep red luscious goodness and I'm good to go." 

"Doctor recommended (if you count dentists) and Drakoulias approved.
Fotinos Brothers Pinot Noir, it's whats for breakfast!"

Click here to purchase our 2006 Pinot Noir. Only a few cases remain!

February 2010 Celebrity Taster - Olympic Skier Daron Rahlves
2010-02-18

About Daron Rahlves:

Known as the most successful U.S. male downhiller, Daron Rahlves retired after 13 years on the U.S. Alpine Ski Team following the 2006 Olympic season.   Looking to continue skiing he made a transition into big mountain free skiing and ski cross comps. It wasn't long before Rahlves, who had 12 World Cup wins, 28 podiums, and was the winner of the famed Hahnenkamm Downhill in 2003, decided to get back in the gate. This time, he opted for side-by-side mayhem with other skiers in a motocross-like event on skis.  Now it’s ski cross and it’s the newest Olympic freestyle event for Vancouver 2010.

Daron is scheduled to compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics Games in Men’s Ski-Cross on February 21^st in Vancouver, Canada. We wish him the very best of luck! 

Here's what Daron had to share with Dr. Chris Fotinos about Fotinos Brothers 2006 Pinot Noir...

 "On Christmas '09 with family and friends we pulled the cork on your Fotinos Brothers 2006 Pinot Noir.  Prime Rib and all the fixings were laid out for a spectacular meal and this wine topped it off!  I love Pinots and this one is very good.  We decanted it for 20 minutes and then poured away.  The smooth feel was what first impressed me, and the blend of spice and fruit is awesome.  I'm looking forward to stocking our wine rack with more! This is a wine that we will enjoy for all occasions.  I take quality over quantity, but wished we had more.  The Prime Rib outlasted the Pinot unfortunately...Not a drop was left."

Click here to purchase our 2006 Pinot Noir. Only a few cases remain!

January 2010 Celebrity Taster - James Gray
2010-01-20

reviews Fotinos Brothers 2006 Pinot Noir

“When I make my famous marinara sauce (famous at least in my own mind) I always need a little something to drink as I cook.  And usually, anything will do and usually does; and usually disappoints.  The exception occurred when I opened a bottle of Fotinos Brothers 2006 Pinot Noir.  I took a sip and was blown away.  This Pinot is simply fantastic: smooth as silk, with a real body to it and a brilliant finish.  My red sauce turned out poorly, but no matter.  I massacred the marinara, but it went down with me drinking one of the best bottles around.   Fotinos Brothers Pinot Noir is the perfect companion to a quality meal, and it’s become a genuine hit with the crowd at my Sunday night supper parties.”

Bio:

Award winning writer/director James Gray made his first film, "Little Odessa", at the age of twenty-four. The film, which starred Tim Roth, Edward Furlong, Vanessa Redgrave and Maximillian Schell, received critical acclaim and was the winner of the Venice Film Festival's prestigious Silver Lion Award in 1994.

Miramax Films released James Gray's second feature, "The Yards", starring Mark Wahlbert, Joaquin Phoenix, Jaye Dunaway, Ellen Burstyn, Charlinze Theron and James Caan in fall of 2000. The film was selected for official competition at the 2000 Cannes International Film Festival. Prior to "The Yards" and "Little Odessa", Gray attended film school at the University of Southern California.

Although James may not be a fabulous cook, he is a talented force in the entertainment industry and a passionate oenophile. We are very pleased to count him among our celebrity fans!

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December 2009 Celebrity Taster of the Month: Actor Stephen Tobolowsky
2009-11-30

Actor Stephen Tobolowsky reviews Fotinos Brothers 2006 Pinot Noir

"I’m not a professional wine taster, but I may qualify as a very dedicated wine drinker.  The 2006 Pinot sits in an enviable position in my wine solar system. It is the wine I prefer to drink after a long shoot, and I want to unwind. It has a lot of fruit but not overwhelming so I have served it with everything from Bar-B-Q tri-tip, to marinated lamb or poultry, to a late night wine and cheese plate.  It ages beautifully.  It always makes me happy when I see another bottle in my wine cellar. Perfect for guests, for dinner, or for watching sunsets."

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About Stephen Tobolowsky: 

Actor Stephen Tobolowsky has had roles in over 200 feature films and television shows over the past 34 years. His recent work includes a role on the new Fox show, Glee; as well as roles in two upcoming feature films. He is well known for his past role as Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day, as well as portraying Commissioner Hugo Harry in Deadwood for and Bob Bishop in Heroes for the second and third seasons.

Some of Stephen’s well known work includes roles in: Mississipi Burning, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Entourage, Kingpin, Basic Instinct, and Thelma & Louise. 

November 2009 Celebrity Taster of the Month: Actor James Gandolfini
2009-10-27

Actor James Gandolfini reviews Fotinos Brothers 2006 Pinot

"This fantastic Pinot Noir is one of the best I’ve ever tasted, and is certainly one of my favorite California wines. It is incredibly smooth with a great balance of lush fruit flavors and tannins with just a hint of oak, leaving a memorable finish and lasting impression. This Pinot could easily pair with a variety of foods, and the price is very reasonable for such a high quality wine!”

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James Gandolfini – IMDB Biography. New Jersey-born James Gandolfini began acting in the New York theater. His Broadway Debut was in the 1992 revival of "A Streetcar Named Desire" with Jessica Lange and Alec Baldwin . James' breakthrough role was his portrayal of Virgil the hitman in Tony Scott's "True Romance" (1993), but the role that brought him worldwide fame and accolades was as complex Mafia boss Tony Soprano in HBO's smash hit series "The Sopranos" (1999). He currently lives in Greenwich Village in New York City.