Category Archives: Member services
La Spinetta in the Building
By: Wineaux DLynn P Last night marked a wonderful event with Giorgio Rivetti from Piedmont Piemonte and his La Spinetta wines. In a little less than a decade, Giorgio, owner and winemaker of La Spinetta in Barbaresco, has become one of … 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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A Great Day For Pinot Noir
By: AJ McClellan We met James Beard award winning master chef and French Laundry partner Claude Koeberle over lunch while he was showing off his new vintage of Soliste wines. He was such a fun guy that we invited him … Continue reading
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Champagne Friday
By: AJ McClellan Champagne is the drink of celebration; it has launched thousands of ships, toasted billions of weddings, and attended countless parties. Champagne has always been the wine of celebration; no other wine has been so closely associated with … 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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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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It’s always an adventure with Robert Kamen Part II
AJ McClellan After the ball got rolling there was no stopping it as our members went into their lockers picking their prized wines to share with Robert after he had been so kind to share his wines with us. 1995 … 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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