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Bob Foley Tasting
By: AJ McClellan Bob Foley came into Graileys on Friday to taste us on his 2009 releases. Bob is always a treat when we get him into the shop. I accidentally asked Bob about Cabernet Franc which lead into a … Continue reading
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Pigs in Graileys
By: AJ McClellan Today was quite the day at Graileys! Not only did we have a great lineup of world class wines but we also got a surprise visit from Willie Nelson and Pig Floyd… Yes, they are miniature pot … Continue reading
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Members Appreciation Day!
By: AJ McClellan Thursday we had our Member’s Appreciation Party. The party was a great success as we managed to polish off around forty bottles as well as four Jeroboams…. As far as parties go, this was one was one … Continue reading
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Two Burgs, Two Italians, and a Cali Cab…
By: AJ McClellan Last night was pretty hectic in the shop. A multitude of bottles were opened and shared around the table as members trickled in through the day after Christmas shopping. Below are a few highlights of the night…. … Continue reading
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Some Cracking Wines…
By: Simon Roberts In true Graileys fashion we tasted a few cracking wines last night. 2007 Shafer Hillside Select is a monster of a wine, this one needs to sleep for a few more years but has all the … Continue reading
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Andy Erickson’s Favia Vertical Tasting
By: AJ McClellan Andy Erickson is one of my favorite winemakers out of Napa, every wine he touches he leaves a distinctive note of quality. Wednesday we had the privilege of being the first people to taste a vertical of … Continue reading
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A Great Night
By: Philip Robert 82 Pichon Lalande – Having had this bottle many times, this has to be my single favorite 82 Bordeaux. In a word, seamless. In two words, seamless and ethereal. If I had to drink Bordeaux for the … Continue reading
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Doubleback Tasting
By: AJ McClellan We had former NFL Quarterback Drew Bledsoe in from Doubleback to taste us on his 2008 and 2009 release. The wines were excellent and although Drew was a little under the weather he stuck in there like … Continue reading
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