Hello Cello Limoncello di Sonoma » Events http://hellosonoma.com/blog What's going on in the world of Hello Cello by Fred and Amy Tue, 15 May 2012 19:56:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 ClubCello: A Spirited kind of Club from Sonoma http://hellosonoma.com/blog/2012/05/clubcello-a-spirited-kind-of-club-from-sonoma/ http://hellosonoma.com/blog/2012/05/clubcello-a-spirited-kind-of-club-from-sonoma/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 19:56:04 +0000 Fred http://hellosonoma.com/blog/?p=613 ClubCello: Fresh artisanal liqueurs delivered to you seasonally

Welcome to HelloCello’s new ClubCello where we give you the opportunity to explore small batch, handcrafted liqueurs from Sonoma’s wine country.  Our Boutique distillery produces amazingly fresh, all natural, artisanal liqueurs, Cellos, brandies and eau de vie.  If you love Limoncello, this is your chance to explore other seasonal flavors as well as our award-winning California made, Limoncello di Sonoma. [Join ClubCello now]

Club Cello, A spirited kind of Club
Benefits [Sign Up]

  • Be Fresh: Access to fresh seasonal batches of organic Limoncello di Sonoma
  • Be First: Be the first to try our line of new Cellos before they are released
  • Be Surprised: Limited small production batch Cellos that never make it to Markets
  • Be Cool: Invitations to special events and cool stuff
  • Tours and classes
  • VIP access to parties and special events
  • Lemon peel parties
  • Distiller’s themed dinners
  • Cocktail recipes
  • Fun schwag

How it works
Two (2) times a year you will receive our Distiller’s selection of four seasonal Cello liqueurs handcrafted by your friends at HelloCello in the heart of Sonoma’s wine country. You will also receive discounts throughout the year with your ClubCello card.

Our First Club Cello release will be shipped around July 1st, 2012 just in time for summer.  The inaugural club shipment of liquid sunshine will consist of:
1.       Limoncello di Sonoma.  Two bottles of super fresh batch #12, bottled April 2012.
2.       FigCello di Sonoma.  One bottle of our Bourbon barrel-aged FigCello.  This is a Lady Gaga limited edition product that is not in circulation.  If you thought our regular FigCello was good.  Wait until you try this!
3.       OrangeCello di Sonoma:  Be the first to try this seasonal small batch OrangeCello handcrafted with Blood Oranges.

The cost per ClubCello order will be $100 for the four selections plus shipping.  There will be a local Sonoma pick-up option at no cost.

Sign up for ClubCello now to be included in the fun.  We just need your name and e-mail to get started.  All the details will roll out the first week in June.  No obligation at this point.
Yes I want to be part of ClubCello [Sign Up]

The fine print
Billing and Shipping will be managed by an authorized, licensed and secure third party to maintain legal compliance.  By joining the ClubCello mailing list you are not obligated purchase.  We would never spam you or let your information go to the dark side.  Must be 21 to join and shipments will require a signature by someone who is 21 years old. Not available in all states.  More fine print on the registration page.
]]> http://hellosonoma.com/blog/2012/05/clubcello-a-spirited-kind-of-club-from-sonoma/feed/ 0 What lady Gaga drinks in Wine Country? FigCello from HelloCello! http://hellosonoma.com/blog/2012/03/what-lady-gaga-drinks-in-wine-country-figcello-from-hellocello/ http://hellosonoma.com/blog/2012/03/what-lady-gaga-drinks-in-wine-country-figcello-from-hellocello/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:12:24 +0000 Fred http://hellosonoma.com/blog/?p=595

Lady Gaga is Gaga for FigCello di Sonoma

International celebrity Lady Gaga dined and drank her way through Sonoma’s Wine Country Last weekend.  Surrounded by world class wines what did the pop icon drink?  Lady Gaga was seen enjoying FigCello di Sonoma in the signature cocktail the “Fig Kiss” at the girl & the Fig restaurant.

FigCello di Sonoma is a locally crafted specialty spirit produced by Sonoma Valley based micro-distillery, HelloCello.  What started as a pet project to produce a new liqueur from handpicked figs and 16 botanicals has developed a local cult following by mixologists, chefs, fans and now Lady Gaga.  HelloCello produces award winning spirits including Limoncello di Sonoma, FigCello di Sonoma, BelloCello and Hooker’s House Bourbon.  Lady Gaga’s proves that there is more to wine country than wine.  HelloCello is the spirited side of wine country!

Want to make your own Fig Kiss cocktail?  It’s Born This Way
1oz FigCello di Sonoma
2.5 oz Cranberry Juice
.5 oz elderflower liqueur

More on Lady Gaga’s wine country Tour
Press Democrat | NBC | People.com | Wine Spectator | Chronicle | BiteClub |

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The Fig Kiss cocktail @ the girl & the fig

Want to make your own Fig Kiss cocktail?  its Born this Way: 2 oz cranberry, 1.25 oz FigCello di Sonoma (locally crafted), .5 oz St-Germain.  It will make you want to Just Dance

More on Lady Gaga’s Sonoma visit

Press Democrat

NBC Bay Area

Bite Club

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HOOKER’S HOUSE BOURBON

STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

FINISHED IN PINOT NOIR BARRELS

“the spirited side of wine country”

100 proof Sonoma-Style American Whiskey

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Using a two-step barrel aging process, the spirited folks making Sonoma’s own Hooker’s House Bourbon import the good stuff from Kentucky distilleries, then age it in hand-picked pinot noir barrels for a flavor that’s entirely unique. The four-year-old bourbon “finished” for nine months imparting subtle wine and oak flavors and nuances. According to creator Fred Groth of HelloCello/Prohibition Spirits, the result is deep flavors of coffee, caramel, black cherry, vanilla and baking spices.

So what’s with the name? Let’s turn our history books back a page to General Joseph Hooker, a Civil War veteran best known for his love of stiff drinks and friendly ladies. Hooker’s House Bourbon refers to the handsome soldier’s Sonoma home and is also, of course, a cheeky reference to the frisky gals Hooker brought along during some of his military campaigns to raise morale among the men. Among other things. These agreeable ladies became known as “Hooker’s Brigade” and later, just “Hookers”.

At 100-proof there’s not doubt this is one stiff drink. Just the way the captain would have wanted it.

Available through Prohibition Spirits locally at Bottle Barn, 3331 Industrial Drive  Santa Rosa, 528-1161, $36.

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Fresh, Natural and locally produced Limoncello di Sonoma is on sale at all 9 Mollie Stone’s Markets in the Bay Area this week.

Never had it before?  We will be doing in-store tastings of Limoncello di Sonoma this week.

Thursday Nov 3 – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. GREANBRAE Store

Saturday Nov 5 – 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. TOWER Store

Saturday Nov 5 – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. CASTRO Store

Drink Limoncello di Sonoma and share the Love at the following Mollie Stone’s locations

Burlingame 1477 Chapin Ave. 650-558-9992 View
Greenbrae 270 Bon Air Shopping Center 415-461-1164 View
Palo Alto 164 S. California Ave. 650-323-8361 View
San Bruno 22 Bayhill Shopping Center 650-873-8075 View
San Francisco
Castro		 4201 18th Street 415-255-8959 View
San Francisco
Pacific Heights		 2435 California Street 415-567-4902 View
San Francisco
Twin Peaks		 635 Portola Drive 415-664-1600 View
San Mateo 49 West 42nd Ave. 650-372-2828 View
Sausalito 100 Harbor Drive 415-331-6900 View
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The Creators of HelloCello Limoncello di Sonoma introduce BelloCello, a hand crafted orange-flavored brandy made with certified organic ingredients and infused with the exotic Damiana flower, used for centuries as a mood-enhancer and aphrodisiac.  Enjoy it on it’s own or create euphoric cocktails.

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We spent the day with Sondra and Mark creating the next great Fig cocktail – the Fig Kiss.

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HelloCello’s new FigCello is now available at the girl and teh fig in Sonoma.  Try the new Fig Kiss cocktail

Made with hand picked black mission figs and a secret recipes of 14 botanicals.

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