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Krug is King!!
With the holiday season upon us, our evenings have not been as busy as we had anticipated; yet the wines that have been opened have been simply spectacular. Some of my most memorable wines in the past couple of weeks … Continue reading
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An Evening With Tim and Carlo Mondavi
Last week, we had a phenomenal event hosting California’s winemaking royal bloodline: Tim and Carlo Mondavi. Tim and Carlo generously showcased 2008, 2010 and 2012 vintages of their rightfully named, Pritchard Hill project: Continuum. The 2010 Continuum has a beautiful … Continue reading
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Whites of Immortality
It’s been a quiet week but we’ve had some stellar, rare wines from all over the globe. So far these mind-blowing wines are on the top of my week’s favorites list with the 1989 Trimbach Clos Ste Hune Vendages Tardives … Continue reading
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Bordeaux’s Holy Grail
My tongue has tasted a glimpse of Bordeaux euphoria… Last Friday, some of our best wine collectors and true Bordeaux devotees held their own Bordeaux blind tasting here at Graileys with the theme: 1982. BOOM!!! I was lucky enough to … Continue reading
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Happy New Year from your friends at Graileys!
We hope you had a wonderful New Year and enjoyed all the celebrations the New Year brings! We knocked out 2014 with yet another great lineup of wines! We started with a Chardonnay that was a lean, clean, mineral-machine: a … Continue reading
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“Chateau Chateau”
It was a big night at Graileys last night as AJ was hosting a Blind Bordeaux tasting of Left Bank versus Right Bank of older vintages and it was also Tristal’s birthday. It is always a party when Tristal is … Continue reading
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First Week at Graileys
My first week at Graileys and I am blown away not only by the impressive labels being opened, but by the warm welcome from our members, clients, and the Graileys’ team. As the temperature is going up and the children … Continue reading
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Chateau d’Yquem 1990
To say that the 1990 Chateau d’Yquem is fantastic would be an understatement. As I swirled then sniffed, pronounced aromas of apricot jam, poached nectarine, peach, vanilla custard, marzipan, pineapple and orange zest swathed with honey and orange blossom filled … Continue reading
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