Tag Archives: Chateau Montelena

by | December 3, 2012

Good Friday

I walked into a small parcel of wines laid out on our tasting table last Friday. As is customary when we acquire a new cellar, we randomly open bottles from the stash to spot check the condition of the cellar. … Continue reading →

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by | October 17, 2012

Proper Graileys Night 2.0

David E was first in the door with bottles to restock his on-premise locker. One of the bottles was a 1986 Chateau L’Arrosee, a solitary bottle leftover from his old collection. The nose was lovely but the palate was a … Continue reading →

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by | February 23, 2010

Bo Barrett Tasting

AJ McClellan Above, from left: D’lynn Proctor, Bo Barrett, Dave Stearns (partner/owner Graileys), and Simon Roberts (partner/owner Graileys), Another day and another superstar winemaker for Graileys: today’s superstar is legendary winemaker Bo Barrett. Portrayed by Chris Pine in the movie Bottle … Continue reading →

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