Archive for July, 2015

Deep Dish Sicilian: Cameron Hughes Lot 315. 2009 Nero d’Avola.

Monday, July 27th, 2015 Posted in Cellar Treasures, Italy, Odds, Ends & Blends, Uncategorized | No Comments »

   No mafia or Godfather jokes will appear in this post. I promise.  A cellar treasure that has been resting in my basement for quite a while, I pulled this one randomly two nights ago. Upon opening it was still tannic and ...

Four Graces 2012 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 Posted in but not outrageous, Expensive, Oregon, Pinot Noir | No Comments »

I usually avoid Pinot Noir. Perhaps "avoid" is the wrong word… more like eschew, or maybe just "pick something else for fear of being disappointed." A great Pinot is indeed a wonderful thing, but a mediocre Pinot is far ...

You can not buy this wine.

Thursday, July 16th, 2015 Posted in Cellar Treasures, Malbec, Walla Walla, Washington State | No Comments »

But I will sell you the empty bottle! (Inquire within) WWV only made 125 cases, and then only sold it to their club members. As the TV ads from the 80s said, "Membership has its privileges." I have two more bottles ...

Corner Grinder – Cameron Hughes Lot 448 Napa Valley Meritage 2012

Thursday, July 16th, 2015 Posted in California, Cheap and Red, Napa, Unknown! | No Comments »

   In ice hockey there is a particular type of player that every coach wants on his roster. The common terminology used to describe them is "grinder". One of those players that isn't afraid to go into the corners of the ...

Cellar Treasure: Cameron Hughes Lot 386 – 2011 California Field Blend

Monday, July 6th, 2015 Posted in California, Cellar Treasures, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel | No Comments »

It hasn't rained here in so long that I can't recall the feeling of water falling from the sky. As I am finishing dinner I note a few drops on the living room window. Grabbing my bottle and glass I ...