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Bellaterra’s Black & Tan 5×56 rated #2 in top 10 Favorites of 2012!

admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:03:57 +0000

Bellaterra cigar honored…#2nd favorite NEW Cigar in 2012!!STOGIEFRESH ANNUAL REVIEW, by Doc Diaz, one of the most comprehensive and respected authorities in the cigar industry. http://www.stogiefresh.info/journal-docs/articles/2012-honor-roll.html

Doc’s FAVORITE NEW CIGARS for 2012

1. Regius of London, Arbiter Elegantiae 

2. Bellaterra Black & Tan 

3. La Gloria Cubana Rabito de Cochino

4. Partagas 1845 

5. Gurkha Seduction 

8. Avo Limited Edition 2012 86th Anniversary 

9. Nomad First Edition

10. Vindicator by Oliva 

Doc’s FAVORITE NEW CIGARS

The cigars listed below are our favorite new cigars from 2012. In all cases, I (Doc) have smoked several cigars before deciding to include them in this list. I have tried to included cigars in this list because I think they would appeal to a lot of people for a lot of reasons. They might be the perfect light-bodied cigar, or will go the best with coffee in the morning or after a big meal at night. Whatever the reasons, these are cigars that I wholeheartedly recommend.

1. Regius of London, Arbiter Elegantiae  Type: Robusto  Country: Nicaragua Size: 4.875 x 50 Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua  Read full review

2. Bellaterra Black & Tan  Type: Double Robusto Country: Nicaragua Size: 5 x 56 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut, Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaragua  Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua  Read full review

3. La Gloria Cubana Rabito de Cochino  Type: Lancero  Country: Dominican Republic Size: 6.5 x 46 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaragua  Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua  Read full review

4. Partagas 1845  Type: Robusto Country: Dominican Republic Size: 5.5 x 49 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Viso Binder: USA/Connecticut Habano  Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua  Read full review

5. Gurkha Seduction  Type: Robusto  Country: Dominican Republic Size: 6 x 54 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Olor  Filler: Colombian Corojo  Read full review

8. Avo Limited Edition 2012 86th Anniversary  Type: La Trompeta (Pyramid) Country: Dominican Republic Size: 6.5 x 54 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic, Peru  Read full review

9. Nomad First Edition  Type: Renegade (Robusto)  Country: Dominican Republic Size: 5.5 x 54 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic  Read full review

10. Vindicator by Oliva  Type: Robusto Country: Nicaragua Size: 5 x 50 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Read full review

The ratings above reflect the Best ‘NEW’ Cigars. Overall, for ALL cigars rated (regardless of vintage/age), the Bellaterra Black & Tan finished #26.

Keep smoking my friends…and we’ll keep blending….

New VIP Retailer – Piano Fuerte Cigars – Vacaville, CA (Sacramento)

admin — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:55:15 +0000

We’d like to welcome Piano Fuerte to our list of VIP Cigar Retailers!! Stop in and enjoy Bellaterra cigars along with a hot or cold beverage in their relaxing smoking lounge. Soon you’ll also be able to stop in at PFC and enjoy a glass of Bellaterra’s fine wines.

333 Merchant Street Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 448-8355

New VIP Retailer – Le French Bulldog Boutique – Charlevoix, MI

admin — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:39:01 +0000

We’d like to welcome Le French Bulldog Boutique to our list of VIP Retailers!! Stop in and enjoy Bellaterra cigars along with their amazing collection of vintage fashion and home accessories. Located just between Round Lake and the Beaver Island Ferry.

221 Bridge Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 590-5588

2012 Grape Harvest – Our Best Harvest yet!

admin — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 02:24:46 +0000

I don’t remember all things but I do remember my children’s birthdays, my URL passwords, and the best harvest years for grapes/wine. Ah yes, I still remember who I was with, where I was at and the extraordinary traits that made 1984, 1988, 1997, 2005 and now 2012 vintages so special! There are many things that effect grape quality and yields, things like sunlight, the range of day and night temperatures, pruning practices, the vessel used during fermentation, amount of rain, the time of year for harvest and the wine maker that influences the outcome.

All things considered, look forward to our 2012 wines…in 2015.

CigarStation.com, leading cigar station on the internet…

admin — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:17:59 +0000

Check out this audio message announcing this months featured cigar at Cigar Station…Bellaterra Black & Tan Double Robusto.

CigarStation cigar promo: Bellaterra Black & Tan Double Robusto

Fuente’s Havana Nights

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:12:30 +0000

Come join Bellaterra Ranch on August 25th, 2012 for one of the biggest events of the year!

Fuente’s Havana Nights: A Family Affair, join Carlito Fuente, Cynthia Suarez Fuente and Liana Fuente at The Guayabera Lady Celebrating their 100th Anniversary to Benefit the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation featuring photographer Manny Iriarte. A night to be remembered!

Don’t miss an enchanting night with live music by Jenny Love and DJ Gabe, domino tables by Family Domino Tables, food from Caper Diem and Sushi Sake, open bar provided by Bacardi, cigars from Arturo Fuente, smoking lounge by Mystical Memories, Manny Iriarte’s beautiful exhibit, event coverage by Cigar Snob and raffles with all the proceeds to benefit the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation.

Tickets available now (only 300 tickets will be sold)! Contact Guayabera Lady through phone or email to purchase yours!

Tickets are $75 per person and it includes: Entertainment, Food, Open Bar, Cigar, and a raffle ticket.

IPCPR 80th Annual Convention & International Trade Show

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:59:30 +0000

Retailers and Trade Magazines ONLY: Meet Bellaterra Ranch on Aug 2 – 6 at the annual IPCPR Convention in Orlando. We’ll be attending the convention to meet you and do discuss the following:

* Bellaterra Cigars and samples

** Bellaterra wine pairings and store events,

*** The Good Life Cigar Tours – Dominican Republic (a one week tour available to cigar stores and their customers featuring private resort lodging, outdoor concert, private beaches/pools, cigars, cigar factory and plantation tours, and more…)

To schedule a meeting call 615-202-9912.

Mike Murphy

Bellaterra Ranch

“maker of premium wine and luxurious cigars“

Just the greatest wine & cigar event on the planet!

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:12:37 +0000

Come join us on Sep 14-15 for two incredible days in Central California. This is the coolest wine & cigar event on the west coast and we are just proud to be part of it! Let me create this picture for you: just imagine perfect weather, beautiful scenery, incredible wine from 20 wineries, a plethora of cigars, pretty people, great music, dancing, and oh yes – Cowboy Hats…OK, now you get the idea. See you there! We’ll be pouring 4 Bellaterra Wines and featuring a brand new cigar, hint: it’ll be a 6×60 size. <);-)

http://www.crushandrollwest.com/

Get Lucky on Friday the 13th! Come enjoy Bellaterra Cigars & Wines at The Cigar Bar, Nolensville, TN

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 03:07:59 +0000

Come join us on Friday, July 13 for a great evening of cigars & wines at the new and beautiful CIGAR BAR & BISTRO – Nolensville, TN. Also introducing the “newly released” Bellaterra Black & Tan Double Robusto “BIG ASH CHALLENGE!! Meet owners & Nashville residents Mike & Catherine Murphy!

A hometown favorite, Bellaterra makes fine wine and luxurious cigars. Their headquarters are in Franklin, Tennessee, wine production in Sonoma, CA, cigar factories in Estile’, Nicaragua. They are the first company to produce premium wines from California, Oregon and Washington along with hand-rolled cigars designed to pair with red wine, as well as stand on their own. This is the favorite local event for men, women and couples.

About CIGAR BAR & BISTRO:

Since Nolensville is known for its’ historic area and has been developed with keeping the historic feel and vibe it made perfect sense to create this spacious, full service 1920’s smoke shop/bistro.

- a 100-square foot walk-in humidor with over 80 different selections

- private lockers are available and the annual fee includes a 10% discount on all cigar purchases.

- the lounge area has comfortable chairs, a large leather couch, and WiFi.

- monthly poker games

- a menu with a variety of food choices

Where: The Cigar Bar & Bistro, 7420 Nolensville Rd, Ste 203, Nolensville, TN

Date/Time: Friday, July 13, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Phone: The Cigar Bar – (615) 776-1700, Bellaterra – (615) 202-9912

Featuring: Four varietals of award winning Bellaterra wines along with Bellaterra Cigars: La Dolce Vita, Euforia, Riserva di Famiglia, Double Deuce and the new “Black & Tan Double Robusto”.

There will be cigar promotions offered to all who attend.

See you there!

StogieFresh interview with Mike Murphy, Bellaterra Ranch. Topic: Wine & Cigars!!!

admin — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:29:49 +0000

What an honor to sit down and talk about Bellaterra wine and cigars with the knowledgable and entertaining founder/owner of StogieFresh, Doc Diaz.

Hear the interview here: StogieFresh Podcast/Bellaterra.