Category Archives: Fine Wine
Palmer Steals the Show!!
It’s been a stellar week here at Graileys with many visits by winemakers and importers of some of our favorite wines. Abreu Vineyards dropped in for a quick tasting to showcase their 2011’s followed by a favorite Bordeaux Super Second: … Continue reading
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Magnum Monday Birthday Celebration!
Last night we celebrated the birthday of one of our members and a very dear friend, DDE, with spectacular magnums and birthyear bottles. We started with a bottle of 1988 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut Champagne and wow- it … Continue reading
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Chateau Guiraud
By: AJ McClellan My first expo into the world of Sauternes started with Chateau Guiraud, pouring it by the glass at the Mansion. I have always had an affinity for this wine and yesterday it was my pleasure to meet … Continue reading
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Thibault Liger-Belair
By: AJ McClellan We had Thibault Liger-Belair in to taste us on his wines yesterday and all I can say is, “Wow!”. Every single wine that I tried was superb; I have not been this impressed with a winemaker’s new … Continue reading
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Another Night at Graileys
By: AJ McClellan I have had the pleasure to try several superb 1974 Napa wines in the past month, and I must say, if you see them, buy them. The Mondavi that was opened stole the show, and while it … Continue reading
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Classic Graileys
By: AJ McClellan Another classic night at Grailey’s; a few members dropped in and popped some great wines around the table. 1982 La Lagune – I have constantly been impressed by this wine; a 3rd growth from the Medoc, this … Continue reading
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Burg and Bordeaux
By: AJ McClellan Even on a slow night you never know what is going to happen at Graileys. One second you think you are going to be headed home early, the next you have two of your favorite members drop … Continue reading
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St Innocent
By: Simon Roberts Winemaker and winery owner Mark Vlossak dropped by on Thursday to taste us on the new release St Innocents…one word..WOW ! I first tasted this winery a couple of years ago when I unearthed a couple of … Continue reading
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