Category Archives: Uncategorized
Favia Wines
By Simon Roberts Friday was a relaxed one here at Graileys, not hectic all. But I did have two very good wines courtesy of our friend and member, Ivan Thornton. He stopped by bearing some gems from his portfolio. First … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Pre-happy hour
First to walk in on a quiet Monday afternoon was David E who was armed with a 2001 Tardieu-Laurent Vacqueyras that he discovered in his cellar as he was doing his inventory. The wine’s aromas were more youthful than I … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Jamonero at Graileys
By Simon Roberts When a member walks in with a whole leg of Jamon Iberico over his shoulder and there is a 2007 Guigal Cote Rotie ‘La Mouline’ already open, you know it is going to be a good … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Pigging out at Graileys
One of our pioneering members walked in last week armed with a whole leg of Jamon Iberico de Bellota. Yes, you heard that right, a whole leg of the holy grail of Iberico ham! Nope, there was no special occasion. … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Rosemary Cakebread Visits Graileys
By Simon Roberts We were delighted to host Rosemary Cakebread at Graileys last Thursday. She was in town to introduce the current releases of her Gallica and Suzuri projects. In a casual setting, our members had the opportunity to … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Wine Heaven
By Simon Roberts Friday afternoons are gaining great reputation here at Graileys: good wines are always opened, people are relaxed and in a generous and sharing mood collectively enlivened by the weekend ahead. So, as usual, we had a plethora … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Greg Passed his Level 1 Sommelier Exam!
By: Simon Roberts Congratulations to our operations manager Greg Laman. Greg has been here a year and has taken his first step to Graileys Stardom, he passed his introduction course for the court of Master Sommeliers recently at the Tex … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Tuesday libation.
By: L.A. Perkel By 5:30pm, I already had a line-up of four wines. Yes, it was going to be a good end to my day. First opened was the NV Lanson Brut ‘Black Label’. Fresh and zippy acidity. Citrus and … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
1992 Meo Camuzet Cros Parantoux
By: Simon Roberts This one deserves a mention all on its own. The 1992 Meo Camuzet Clos Vougeot Cros Parantoux was tasted around the table last night and it was mind-blowing good. Smoked Barbecue pit on the nose, the hue … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized