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Simply WOW

By: AJ McClellan The other day we had a great night opening a slew of stellar bottles but I must say the duo of 82 Doms were a wonderful highlight! 2009 Foley Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon – Chocolaty and rich! … Continue reading

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Seavey Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical Tasting: 1990-2009

Last Friday will go down in the history of Graileys as the night we all survived a 20-year onslaught of Seavey Vineyard Cabernets and lived to tell the tale.   Twenty five brave members started trickling in around 6pm for … Continue reading

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Dom Perignon Vertical!

By: AJ McClellan Dom has managed to find a special place in the hearts of our members here at Graileys. While young the wine tends to be a little astringent and awkward but after some time in the bottle this … Continue reading

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Star-struck

There is a moment at Graileys when a night suddenly goes from being great to something more epic. Last Friday, it changed for me when member John W opened the 1989 Margaux whose stunningly complex aromatics of blackcurrants, blackberries, gravel, … Continue reading

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That’s Amore…

By: Ryan Tedder We were blessed to drink this wine earlier this week. It was a life changer for me.  Below are my tasting notes…drink this wine if you find it! Cheers! Site: Pale garnet medium saturated core going to … Continue reading

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Remoissenet Action

It was Monday in July in Dallas… everyone’s gone on to better things and cooler climes, right? Partly. Member Bill S has been MIA for the past few weeks so when he walked in, he made a beeline for his … Continue reading

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Classic Mercedes and Cherry Red Corvettes

By: Ryan Tedder Every time I talk to people about Napa Cab I break them down into 2 styles. An easy vehicle (no pun intended) to use is automobiles.  We drank some great vino with Ivan and the crew and … Continue reading

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My week with Dom P

Who thought a dead monk could be so romantic? The past week was hellishly crazy with a new cellar brought in packed with ‘50s and ‘60s Bordeaux as well as a vertical of Dom Perignon and Cristal. So, yes, romance … Continue reading

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The Minutia of Bocce Ball

By: AJ McClellan A few months ago Graileys took our members on a trip to Napa to have a great time tasting wines at a few of our favorite wineries. It was during this visit we stopped into Jones Family … Continue reading

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Great Old Classics

By: Ryan Tedder Another great day with some new wine friends at the old Graileys. The conversation was lively and bottles were-a’poppin! Simon opened an old bottle of 1990 Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva to get things started off right. The … Continue reading

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