Category Archives: Fine Wine
From the Depths of Monsanto
By: Wineaux DLynn P Continuing on this wonderful journey of Super Tuscans, emmerges a wine from Fabrizio Bianchi, the Castello di Monsanto Tinscvil from 1985. Stories claim he was the first to add Cabernet to Sangiovese(though the della Rochettas may say different) and then marry the … Continue reading
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The De-Throning of Flaccianello
By Wineaux DLynn P A mystical wine that has been my favorite for years, now has a new “cento percento” rival, and its name is Le Pergole Torte. I have enjoyed and introduced Flaccianello for years as a wine that could consistently out-class … Continue reading
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A Day In The Life Of Rosenthal Wines
By Wineaux DLynn Proctor Yesterday marked another exciting visit from John Paine, Sales Director of the “Uber-Geek” Rosenthal Wine Merchant. When you hear of Rosenthals’ wines, one automatically thinks top-notch producers, incredibly small production, and some grape varieties that most have not heard … Continue reading
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One of Those Days
By: AJ McClellan Every once in a while all the craziness subsides and we have a calm day here at Graileys. Yesterday was one such day, and in celebration we sat back and enjoyed the beautiful day. Then in a … Continue reading
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1989/90 Haut Brion
By: Simon Roberts I always wondered what it would be like tasting these two legends side by side so in true Graileys fashion we just went ahead and did it ! We have been tasting some absolute superstar wines lateley but few … Continue reading
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Grateful Palate’s Chateau Chateau
By: AJ McClellan R Wines Winemakers is an Australian based wine producing company that has vineyards form all over Australia, the best of which is their Chateau Chateau wines from McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley. R Wines was founded in … Continue reading
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Opus One
By: AJ McClellan We love it when big name winemakers come in to taste us on our wines, but it’s not every day that you get Opus One to come knocking at your door. 2006 Opus One – This was … Continue reading
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2010 Winemaker Tour Part II
By: AJ McClellan 2007 Byron Sierra Madre Pinot Noir – I was a big fan of this Pinot Noir, done in a very light crisp style with crisp acidity and mellow tannins. Very floral on the nose with pure raspberries … Continue reading
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Afternoon with Cesare Cecchi
By: D’lynn Proctor After tasting through about 60 Barolos (Roberto Voerzio and his wines being the favorite, no pic sorry!) in Padiglione 9, I waltzed over to Padiglione 7 with espresso in hand and met pals Rolando Marandino of Banfi and … Continue reading
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