Category Archives: Member services
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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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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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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Saturday is a Funny Day
AJ McClellan Saturday is a funny day; when you think it is going to be busy no one comes in. When you think it is going to be slow something always happens. This Saturday felt like a slow day to … Continue reading
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D is Getting Married.
AJ McClellan Today is a special day – our good buddy D’lynn Proctor is getting married! I would like to take a moment to say congratulations to D and Candice! I hope you both have a fantastic honeymoon! 2007 Paul Dolan Zinfandel … Continue reading
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Roth Tasting
AJ McClellan Yesterday was a great day, but it’s a new day and new adventures await! We had Aaron Alger from Roth come in to taste us on his wines. 2006 Roth Cabernet Sauvignon – Very ripe cherry with a … Continue reading
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Monday Tasting Part I
AJ McClellan I have learned that there is no such thing as a slow day in Graileys. Take Monday as an example. The day started innocently enough with a small Burgundian wine tasting with Peter Wasserman. 2008 Becky Wasserman Marsannay – Very … Continue reading
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