Category Archives: Fine Wine
Bottega dei Vini
By: D’lynn Prtoctor Yes, the day was long, many wines were tasted, and many friends were “Ciao’d”. Now it was time to visit (this is no punishment!) the worlds’ most famous wine bar. Bottega has been around since 1890, and … Continue reading
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It Started Like Any Other Day…
AJ McClellan I always have the feeling when Dave comes into town that something crazy is going to happen. Today started just like any other until Dave strolled in and declared it was time to open a bottle of wine… … Continue reading
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Blog-o-lishes
Simon Roberts 1978 Notarpanaro Rosso Del Salento – Like sliding under the covers with a loved one on a special night. Sometimes you know when you put your hand on a bottle that it is going to sing, this was … Continue reading
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It’s always an adventure with Robert Kamen Part I
AJ McClellan We love it when winemakers come into Graileys to regale us with their stories and impress us with their wines; however Robert Kamen is unique even in a world full of the most eccentric people I have ever … Continue reading
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If You Pop It, They Will Come Part II
AJ McClellan As our members trickled in one by one and tasted the already impressive lineup we had out they decided to contribute to the array of wine with a few bottles of their own. 2006 Jones Family The Sisters … Continue reading
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Starrs in Graileys – Crocker & Starr
AJ McClellan Pam Starr came into town yesterday to taste our members and us on her wines. Everyone was blown away, especially myself. All of her wines were very well structured and completely in balance. Everything that we tried was … Continue reading
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Beautiful Wine on a Beautiful Day Part I
AJ McClellan It was a beautiful day outside, the sun was shining, and the last breath of winter had extinguished itself in one last blizzard. We gathered around the table ready to open some great bottles in celebration of the … Continue reading
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Beautiful Wine on a Beautiful Day Part II
AJ McClellan 1994 Beaucastel Homage a Jacques Perrin – This was my first time trying the 100% Grenache by Beaucastel, and it was truly a unique wine. You might think I’m crazy but the first thing I got when I … Continue reading
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If I Had A Nickel For Every Time Someone Told Me They Liked Nickel & Nickel…
AJ McClellan 2007 Nickel & Nickel Searby – Honeysuckle blossoms and honeyed pears with white flowers and a slight lemon zest. Classic Russian River chardonnay with lively acidity and a long lasting finish. 2007 Nickel & Nickel Far Niente – … Continue reading
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