Category Archives: Tasting Notes
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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Grailey’s Tasting Room
The tasting room at Grailey’s Fine Wines (above) is available for private and corporate events (members only) and includes sommelier services and personalized tastings created especially for the occasion, client, and guests. To inquire about availability and pricing, please contact … Continue reading
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Dave is in Town!
AJ McClellan When Dave comes into town you know it is going to be a good time! We pulled out some great bottles and had some great fun! 8th bottling of Abacus – Burnt vanilla and toasted caramel were my … Continue reading
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Monday at Graileys
AJ McClellan Mondays are normally quite slow around Graileys. Typically we spend the day cleaning up the wreckage from the prior weekend, but you never know when an epic tasting is around the corner. The day started like any other … Continue reading
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Monday at Graileys Part II
AJ McClellan After finishing the last of the 1982 Pichon we took a moment to reflect on the wine and savor the diminishing finish. 1998 Guigal La Landonne – After the subtleness of the Pichon, the boldness of the Guigal … Continue reading
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Jeff Smith and his Hourglass
AJ McClellan Jeff Smith, the owner of Hourglass Vineyards, came in to taste us on his 2006 and 2007 Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and to regale us with stories. In 1976 Jeff’s family bought a 6 acre plot in Saint … Continue reading
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Another Friday to Remember.
AJ McClellan The day dawned on another unassuming Friday, another end-of-the-week day sandwiched between Thursday and Saturday, a wintry day when the best you can hope for is a pot of hot soup and a shot or two of bad … Continue reading
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Two Spanish Beauties
AJ McClellan La Rioja Alta has been one of my favorite Spanish producers for some time now. We had the opportunity to taste the La Rioja Alta wines last night and they were stupendous! I really enjoyed the depth and … Continue reading
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