Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Bordeaux Blend, 2015. Marvelous Appellation: W.O. Western Cape, South Africa This may be one of the best red wines we've ever tasted from South Africa. The flavors are a balanced, harmonious whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. All the…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Chardonnay, 2016. 1790 Appellation: Arroyo Seco, California Arroyo Seco translates to "dry riverbed," which is nothing short of a perfect place to grow grapes. Millions of years ago, this area was under water. As the river receded, it left tons of sea matter,…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Pinot Noir, 2014. 1790 Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands, California From one of the finest Pinot Noir areas in the U.S. Most of the wines from this region normally sell for $50 to $100 a bottle. And quickly. It's not just uncommon to find…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Chardonnay, 2016. Backhouse Appellation: California The name "Backhouse" refers to the shed at the back of the vineyard where the workers gathered to swap stories after an exhausting day of picking grapes. Our selection comes from Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing vineyards. Here is…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Bourbon Red, 2017. Bull's Head Appellation: California This wine is one of those blends that defies reason and yet tastes great. It is primarily Merlot, which makes up 50% of the blend, with Zinfandel, Petite Verdot, Petite Sirah and Syrah rounding out the…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Pinot Gris, 2016. Hillersden Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand Hillersden's vineyard sits on one of the highest areas in Marlborough. As a result, the sun is brighter, the temperature is cooler, and the soil is made up of rocks and desiccated sea matter. In…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015. Twisted Paso Appellation: Paso Robles, California Lloyd Messer and his daughter, Dana Brown, made it to the peak of their dreams when they established Calcareous Vineyards in 2000. That peak was further enhanced by the fact that their vineyards are…
Taste along with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Our Limited Series selections for February 2019 Wine - Appellation: Monica, 2014. Perdera - Monica di Sardegna D.O.C., Italy Malbec, 2014. Ben Marco - Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Bourgogne Blanc, 2016. Louis Jadot - A.O.C. Bourgogne, France Sauvignon Blanc, 2017. Gerard Bertrand…
Taste along with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Our Vintners Series selections for February 2019 Wine - Appellation: Pinot Noir, 2014. 1790 - Santa Lucia Highlands, California Chardonnay, 2016. 1790 - Arroyo Seco, California Bordeaux Blend, 2015. Marvelous - W.O. Western Cape, South Africa Chardonnay, 2015. Finca Suarez - Paraje…
Taste along with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Our Classic Series selections for February 2019 Wine - Appellation: Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015. Twisted Paso - Paso Robles, California Pinot Gris, 2016. Hillersden - Marlborough, New Zealand Bourbon Red, 2017. Bull's Head - California Chardonnay, 2016. Backhouse - California For more info…
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Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Riesling, 2014. Rariga Appellation: Small Carpathian Viticultural Area P.D.O., Slovakia Our selection, from the Small Carpathian Viticultural Area in Slovakia, is textbook Riesling with all the sensuality and charisma that only this grape can bring. The nose is fresh cut flowers, flecks of…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Ananda, 2015. Domaine Saint Firmin Appellation: A.O.C. Duché D’Uzès, France Duche d'Uzes is about eight miles northeast of Avignon, home to Chateauneuf-du-Pape. This blend of Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne is mesmerizing in its charm and presence, with lovely hints of stone fruit,…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Malbec, 2018. Serbal Appellation: Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina Argentinian Malbecs are nothing short of spectacular, and this beauty is no exception. The intense blackberry and sweet/tart cherry comes at you from all directions. First, the unforgettable nose, followed by the uncompromising palate, and finally…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Chianti, 2016. Nobilissima Appellation: Chianti D.O.C.G., Italy Nobilissima inhabits the hallowed ground of Chianti, one of Italy's most prized grape-growing regions. Our selection is 100% Sangiovese. This wine is every reason why Sangiovese is a star. The unmistakable aromas of black cherry and…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Chardonnay, 2016. Surf Swim Appellation: California From the cooler regions of California's coast, where the surf is always up, comes this delicious offering. On the nose and on the tongue, it's a swirl of lovely, piquant apple and tropical flavors, with hints of…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015. 1790 Appellation: Paso Robles, California Paso Robles is one of the most unique wine-producing regions in California. It gets hot - really hot - but at night it gets quite cold. Why does that matter? Well, when it's hot, the…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Sauvignon Blanc, 2017. Pujol Izard Appellation: I.G.P. Coteaux de Peyriac, France Our selection is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Chardonnay. The grapes are picked at night so that the grapes arrive at the winery in perfectly cool conditions. This is…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Pinot Noir, 2015. Colonial Appellation: Willamette Valley, Oregon This rare beauty has it all. The brilliant, magenta signals the lovely aromatics of cotton candy, strawberry/rhubarb pie, cinnamon and clove. The mouth exhibits a sensual swirl of the aromas on the palate adding flecks…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Chardonnay, 2017. Hess Shirtail Appellation: Monterey County, California Though Donald Hess was known for Cabernet, it was his Chardonnays that turned heads. And they're still turning. Our selection is a superb wine sourced from Monterey, whose distinctive soil imparts wonderful aromas in this…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016. Hess Shirtail Appellation: North Coast, California If I had to pick one word to describe the Hess Winery in Napa Valley, it would have to be historic. The building that houses the winery was built in 1900. The vineyards had…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Grenache Blanc, 2016. Soulstruck Appellation: Santa Barbara County, California Bryan Babcock has made a mark in the wine industry like few others. He's created some of the best wines in the state, and our selection is right up there.Grenache Blanc has taken off…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Pinot Noir, 2016 Backhouse Appellation: California Everything you could want in a great Pinot Noir is here except the price. Lilting candy and mint in the nose, sweet/tart cherry and spice on the palate and a perfect finish just screams for grilled salmon,…
Taste along with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Our Limited Series selections for January 2019 Wine - Appellation: Chianti, 2016. Nobilissima - Chianti D.O.C.G., Italy Malbec, 2018. Serbal - Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina Ananda, 2015. Domaine Saint Firmin - A.O.C. Duché D’Uzès, France Riesling, 2014. Rariga - Small Carpathian Viticultural Area…