Category Archives: Fine Wine
San Felice on a Perfect Day
AJ McClellan A slight rain started our day, but after the sun came out we opened the doors to discover a beautiful day sitting at a perfect 75 degrees. In walked the importers of San Felice to taste us on … Continue reading
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Lucien Albrecht Tasting
AJ McClellan Marie Albrecht, from Lucien Albrecht wines, came in to taste us on her line-up of Pinot Gris and Riesling. All of the wines were fantastic and we had a great time getting to know Marie and her wines. … Continue reading
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Albrecht After Party
AJ McClellan As always after the scheduled tasting the members went onto their cellars and brought out some fun wines to pass around the table. 1999 Rayas – Purple flowers and Barnyard with cinnamon, spice, and lavender on the nose. … Continue reading
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Cliff Lede and Poetry Tasting
AJ McClellan We had Jack Bittner of Cliff Lede come in and taste us on his lineup; I was very impressed with these wines. 2008 Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc – Pineapple and grapefruit with tropical fruits and wild white flowers … Continue reading
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Temple Family Vineyards Tasting
AJ McClellan We had Arthur Spencer from Temple Family Vineyards come in and taste us on his wines today – good times. Arthur Spencer From Temple Family Vineyards 2006 Temple Cabernet Sauvignon – Black raspberries and plums with a nose … Continue reading
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Fun Random Tasting
AJ McClellan One of the great benefits of being a member at Graileys is having the opportunity to taste a slew of great wines when the Reps come into town. Today was one such day, a tasting of their newest … Continue reading
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Louis Latour and Simonnet-Febvre Tasting
AJ McClellan 2006 Boncristiani Cream Label Cabernet Sauvignon – Ripe black berry and plum with overripe boysenberry and dry tobacco. There was a subtle hint of green coco on the finish as well as massive tannins; this is a real … Continue reading
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Tasting 100-point Robert Parker Cabernet with Ann Colgin at Grailey’s
By: AJ McClellan Above, from left: Simon Roberts (partner/owner Graileys), Ann Colgin and husband Joe Wender of Colgin Cellars, and Dave Stearns (partner/owner Graileys). The owner of Colgin, Ann Colgin, came in today to taste us on her 2006 vintage of IX … Continue reading
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