Category Archives: Wine
If You Pop It, They Will Come Part II
AJ McClellan As our members trickled in one by one and tasted the already impressive lineup we had out they decided to contribute to the array of wine with a few bottles of their own. 2006 Jones Family The Sisters … Continue reading
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Starrs in Graileys – Crocker & Starr
AJ McClellan Pam Starr came into town yesterday to taste our members and us on her wines. Everyone was blown away, especially myself. All of her wines were very well structured and completely in balance. Everything that we tried was … Continue reading
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Beautiful Wine on a Beautiful Day Part I
AJ McClellan It was a beautiful day outside, the sun was shining, and the last breath of winter had extinguished itself in one last blizzard. We gathered around the table ready to open some great bottles in celebration of the … Continue reading
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Beautiful Wine on a Beautiful Day Part II
AJ McClellan 1994 Beaucastel Homage a Jacques Perrin – This was my first time trying the 100% Grenache by Beaucastel, and it was truly a unique wine. You might think I’m crazy but the first thing I got when I … Continue reading
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Pahlmeyer Tasting
AJ McClellan Dave Landis, the regional sales manager for Pahlmeyer, came in today to taste us on his lineup of Pahlmeyer, which has always held a special place in my heart. Pahlmeyer started its rise to fame under the control … Continue reading
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If I Had A Nickel For Every Time Someone Told Me They Liked Nickel & Nickel…
AJ McClellan 2007 Nickel & Nickel Searby – Honeysuckle blossoms and honeyed pears with white flowers and a slight lemon zest. Classic Russian River chardonnay with lively acidity and a long lasting finish. 2007 Nickel & Nickel Far Niente – … Continue reading
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San Felice on a Perfect Day
AJ McClellan A slight rain started our day, but after the sun came out we opened the doors to discover a beautiful day sitting at a perfect 75 degrees. In walked the importers of San Felice to taste us on … Continue reading
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2006 Domaine Vrignaud 1er Fourchaume
AJ McClellan Simon and I tried this wine today, and after we took the first sip all we could do was smile. Chablis is a hard to get right but when you find that bottle it will leave a lifelong … Continue reading
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Lucien Albrecht Tasting
AJ McClellan Marie Albrecht, from Lucien Albrecht wines, came in to taste us on her line-up of Pinot Gris and Riesling. All of the wines were fantastic and we had a great time getting to know Marie and her wines. … Continue reading
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Albrecht After Party
AJ McClellan As always after the scheduled tasting the members went onto their cellars and brought out some fun wines to pass around the table. 1999 Rayas – Purple flowers and Barnyard with cinnamon, spice, and lavender on the nose. … Continue reading
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