Tag Archives: Pichon Lalande
A Classic Night at Graileys
By AJ McClellan Yesterday was a classic day at Graileys! One of those days where a good group of friends get together and everyone starts trying to fool everyone else with fun blinders… Well, I can say that while all … Continue reading
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A Root Day in Graileys
By: AJ McClellan We tasted a great lineup of Bordeaux last night, there was one bottle of Cali in the mix but unfortunately it was not drinking very well. In fact despite all the great wines that we opened they … Continue reading
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Thursday Night in Graileys.
By: AJ McClellan The magical thing about Graileys is the atmosphere and camaraderie when we have a good room full of members. Yesterday was one such day. We were full to the brim with members but everyone was opening stunning … Continue reading
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Battle of the Torbreck!
By: AJ McClellan What makes a true Graileys night? Well, there needs to be wine, good times, and most of all good friends to share the bottles with… Last night was a Graileys night! We had a plethora of wines … Continue reading
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Two Day Old Dom Perignon?
By: AJ McClellan Last night was one of those nights that were spontaneous fun… We had a good group come in and start popping stunning bottle after stunning bottle. We opened around 14 bottles or so but the highlights are … Continue reading
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Some old Friends and some New Ones.
By: AJ McClellan Yesterday was a fun opportunity to taste a few wines that don’t get opened all the time. One was the Clos st Hune from Trimbach. This Riesling was drinking very well for how young it is with … Continue reading
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Tornadic Tuesday
Tornado watch in effect notwithstanding, a handful of members started trickling in around 3:30pm for some afternoon of wine libations. First in was member MM who has been MIA for the past two months as he went about his travel … Continue reading
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Pichon Lalande
Last Thursday was prime time. Our newest member walked in with Pichon Lalande in his afternoon’s agenda. AJ happily obliged with a line-up of 1985, 1996 and 2002. The 1985 Pichon Lalande was in a great spot showing maturity with … Continue reading
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St. Patty’s at Graileys
After a short spring break spent in the Big Apple, I was back to work last Friday and looking forward to a Graileys-style St. Patty’s celebration. The day started early with a 1994 Pichon Lalande shared around the table. This … Continue reading
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Guigal Tasting
By: AJ McClellan What a night last Thursday!! We had Patrick Will in who has imported Guigal into Texas for the past ten years. Patrick’s wine knowledge was incredible and he shed some light on the great wines of Guigal … Continue reading
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