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Besotted with the Cabernet Family
It’s hard not to be when I have been drinking a few terrific examples of the world’s most famous red grape variety. And it’s certainly interesting to taste through a variation of styles from the same grape variety as dictated … Continue reading
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Trapet and Cos
By: AJ McClellan Yesterday was a great day for wine! It was a fun contest between two great Burgundies the Chambertin and Chapelle Chambertin by Trapet. While they were different vintages the 2000 Trapet Chapelle Chambetin was drinking great but … Continue reading
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Cheval Blanc and then some….
The sumptuous and aromatically compelling 1998 Cheval Blanc set the stage for a proper Graileys afternoon last Friday. Member Matt J pulled this one from his private stash and what a treat! Out of the bottle, it showed a … Continue reading
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Salon in the House!
By: AJ McClellan There is wine and then there is Champagne! Of all the Champagnes out there I hold two to a loftier standard. Sure, I have had great bottles from many other Champagne houses but Krug and Salon I … Continue reading
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Hello Colgin My Old Friend
By AJ McClellan For Ivans birthday you know that we are going to push the boat out. It was a great Graileys day, only a few members in and a handful of great wines. Of course we had the table … Continue reading
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Double Trouble
Fresh from some Bordeaux shenanigans last Tuesday, our Wednesday afternoon was whiled away sipping some prestige cuvee Champagne. James R was in and he didn’t waste any time in treating us to two of the most glorious bubbles around. First on … Continue reading
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A Pair of 2009 Cali Cabs with Exceptional PQRs
Here at Graileys we pride ourselves in our ability to find great wines at every price point. Through countless tastings-blind and open, we seek the best in category for classic fine wines from around the world. With ever more wines … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Don!
By: AJ McClellan Happy birthday to Don! We had a great night just hanging out and drinking some stunning juice and reminiscing about our trip to Bordeaux…. 2010 Opus One – This wine was surprisingly open and drinking very well. … Continue reading
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