Tag Archives: Remoissenet
Birthday Dinner at Graileys
By: AJ McClellan Last Thursday was a real treat here at Graileys. It was one of our favorite members’ birthday, and in true Graileys style the boat was pushed out with not only some spectacular wine, but with Chef Kerry … Continue reading
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1996 Montrose Kills It!
The 1996 Montrose was the last bottle opened for the evening and what a showing! Perfumed and rich with upfront nose of blackcurrant and black cherries laced with camphor and cedar. A subtle hint of barbecue smoke added complexity. Supple … Continue reading
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Remoissenet Action
It was Monday in July in Dallas… everyone’s gone on to better things and cooler climes, right? Partly. Member Bill S has been MIA for the past few weeks so when he walked in, he made a beeline for his … 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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Pahlmeyer and then some….
We were excited when we were approached by our local vendor to host a casual tasting with Cleo Pahlmeyer last Monday. We’ve enjoyed some fine, mid-90s Red Blends and Merlot from this family-owned winery so we were interested in visiting … Continue reading
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La Confrerie de la Chaines des Rotisseurs Tasting
By Simon Roberts Graileys was recently invited to attend a wonderful evening of wine and food in Cozumel, Mexico. One of our members Mauricio Moreno is also a member of the Cozumel chapter of the La Confrerie de la Chaines … Continue reading
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Traffic Jam
We’ve all been there… we just need an irrefutable excuse to do our thing and traffic is the most common one and with the wet, rainy day that beset Dallas yesterday, the stage was set. First in was Bill S … Continue reading
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Because it’s Monday
It was a quiet start to the week but what a day. First opened was a 1976 Leroy Beaune Aigrots which showed a fully mature nose of tar, leather, earth, fig, and raisins. Initial whiff of VA (volatile acidity). Incredible … Continue reading
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Pre-happy hour
First to walk in on a quiet Monday afternoon was David E who was armed with a 2001 Tardieu-Laurent Vacqueyras that he discovered in his cellar as he was doing his inventory. The wine’s aromas were more youthful than I … Continue reading
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Tuesday libation.
By: L.A. Perkel By 5:30pm, I already had a line-up of four wines. Yes, it was going to be a good end to my day. First opened was the NV Lanson Brut ‘Black Label’. Fresh and zippy acidity. Citrus and … Continue reading
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