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Entries from July 2008

New website

July 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Bella Vita’s web site is up and running. Click here to visit. One thing missing that I see is that there are no vintages listed with the wine selections. The division of the wine list is a bit puzzling as well, but I am happy to see them out on the web.

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What is going on with Chris Hoel? Part 2

July 17th, 2008 · 6 Comments

I hadn’t noticed this comment on an earlier post, but straight from Chris Hoel himself…
“Well I can tell you…. It’s been a wonderful experience moving to Napa after living in St. Louis for over 24 years. St. Louis is and will always be very close to my heart.
I applied as a dare almost for this [...]

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Bella Vita again

July 7th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Thanks to Lauren from Bella Vita for forwarding a list of available wines to me. She says that the list will have changes and additions in the near future, but this is what is available now.
*****Please note I have taken the list down as there are new changes.*****
With all the craziness that goes into [...]

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Bella Vita, Pt. 2

July 2nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

I just got off the phone with Gordon of Bella Vita. He reports things are going well with the new concept for the wine bar in St. Louis. A website will be up shortly and a wine menu and food menu will be available soon after some tweaking. I’ll post as soon [...]

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