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Opus One 2013 Release Party!

Over the weekend, Graileys opened our doors on Saturday for a highly anticipated night to remember… our annual Opus One Release Party! We hosted the fabulous Karen d’Amour of Opus One and brought in Royal Chef Darren McGrady to prepare … Continue reading

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A Legend Is Born

Many outstanding bottles were opened last week but there were only two names that stood out above of the rest… The red wines of the week were two powerful Cabernet based wines that made the greatest impression to my palate … Continue reading

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Simon’s Badass Dinner

After a week of back to back fantastic events, I finally found time to take a quick minute to share with you the unbelievable bottles that we have opened last week. Last Thursday, the table was filled in the back … Continue reading

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Bordeaux Start of the Week

It is Hump Day and there is no other day that needs some powerful motivation to keep pushing through than today, so here is a sweet reflection of Super Seconds from Monday night to motivate your work day and bring … Continue reading

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Today’s Offer: Old School 12 Yr Old Rioja Reserva- Sub $40!

This is a truly special wine that merits every wine lover’s attention! When someone mentions fantastic Rioja the first name that jumps to mind is Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia! I first tried the wines over a decade ago and they tasted … Continue reading

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King of Nebbiolo- Scarpa!

This week we were thrilled to host Martina Zola at Graileys for an exceptional flight of perfectly aged Piedmont wines… I’ve been looking forward to this tasting all week… Martina is the owner of legendary Scarpa winery in Barolo and they have … Continue reading

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A True American Classic Not to Be Missed!!

Over the weekend, we popped a bottle of a true American Classic and this baby is hard not to love! 2013 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel is one of the greatest Zinfandel made to my palate year in, year out! This fourth … Continue reading

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A Revisit with an Australian Icon

Last night we had a chance to open a very special bottle of wine, 2010 Penfolds Grange, and what a terrific revisit! We haven’t seen this spectacular vintage of Grange since our epic Penfolds Grange vertical tasting nearly six months … Continue reading

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Champagne Friday!!

The energy all throughout Graileys was as vivacious as the bubbles in each bottle of Champagne we opened for our Champagne Friday tasting event!!  We featured over 20 killer selections of Champagne from a number of amazing producers from the best … Continue reading

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A Napa Favorite Time and Time Again

Last week we had a chance to try the newest release from a Napa standard bearer and it’s so damn good I had to offer it on our blog! 2013 Quintessa! To say the wine knocked our proverbial socks off … Continue reading

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