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A Good Night at Graileys

By: AJ McClellan We had a fun night yesterday. One of the busier days we have had in the shop, it was a great opportunity to taste some fantastic wines! A few I have had before but it was nice … Continue reading

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Sharing is Caring

By: AJ McClellan There are many things that make Graileys unique. Not only do we have a great selection of wines, and a knowledgeable staff of sommeliers that can help you with any of your wine needs, but most importantly … Continue reading

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A Wonderful New World Pinot

By: AJ McClellan We recently tasted a very impressive bottle of wine that I thought deserved a little limelight. The wine was a 1992 Eyrie South Block Vineyard Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley. The group was blinded on the wine … Continue reading

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Grange or Petrus?

By: AJ McClellan Friday was another great night at Graileys! We had the chance to revisit a few of the incredible wines we have had recently and we also got the chance to taste some new incredible wines. The 98 … Continue reading

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Mad scientists at Graileys

By: LA Perkel Andy Erickson indulged us last night by leading a blending seminar with some of our members. He brought five components that typically make up the blend of his and wife Annie Favia’s Leviathan label. Andy and Annie … Continue reading

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A new Saturday trend that I could get used to….

By: LA Perkel AJ was auctioned off for a charity event tonight so I had to step up to the proverbial wine plate while the golden boy does his good deed for the year. But what a wined-up night it … Continue reading

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An Eclectic Group of Wines.

By: AJ McClellan Yesterday was a great day with some excellent wines! The highlight of the show was the 89 Montrose which was drinking like a bathtub full of potting soil mixed with a blackberry smoothie… Good times.   1997 … Continue reading

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A Real Treat on a Slow Monday Afternoon

By: AJ McClellan Monday was a slow day at Graileys, but sometimes the slower days are the best days. It does not get any better than having a great member drop in with an excellent bottle of wine and some … Continue reading

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Big Bold Bottles at Graileys!

By: AJ McClellan It was a great night for big bold bottles at Graileys! The SQN, Grange, Insignia, and Bryant were each drinking well in their own fashion. Each bottle had one thread in common, some huge tannins and big … Continue reading

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Great Bottles Lead to a Good Time..

By: AJ McClellan Yesterday was a fun day at Graileys, an interesting mix of wines were popped by the members that we had around the table. My favorite was a close tie between the 88 Brunello and the 02 Echezeaux … Continue reading

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