Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Malbec, 2015. Denario Appellation: Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina Somehow, Malbec has prospered in Argentina like nowhere else. What we get in our selection is an amazingly rich and robust red with lots of bramble, dense, black fruits and medium tannins. It's enough…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Chardonnay, 2015. Twisted Paso Appellation: Paso Robles, California Paso Robles is divided in half by the Pacific Coast Highway. For this Chardonnay, they found a perfect spot 1,800 feet above sea level. The temperature difference between east and west here can be…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Reserve Cuvée, 2016. Hermoso Hermosa Appellation: Yolo County, California Our blend is mostly Petite Sirah with splashes Syrah and Tempranillo. Each adds its own personality to the blend, with the Petite Sirah showing its signature black cherry and a touch of spice,…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine - Appellation: Reserve Malbec, 2012. Denario - Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina Zinfandel, 2015. Chacewater - Sierra Foothills, California Sauvignon Blanc, 2016. Leyda - D.O. Leyda Valley, Chile Vermentino, 2016. Diaccio - Toscano I.G.T., Italy The Original Wine of the Month Club® For…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine - Appellation: Malbec, 2015. Finca Saurez - Paraje Altamira, Mendoza, Argentina Côtes du Rhône, 2015. Domaine Des Espiers - A.O.C. Côtes du Rhône, France Chardonnay, 2017. Terre Eulalie - I.G.P. Pays d'Oc, France Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013. Tyler's Curveball - Columbia Valley, Washington…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine - Appellation: Reserve Cuvée, 2016. Hermoso Hermosa - Yolo County, California Chardonnay, 2015. Twisted Paso - Paso Robles, California Malbec, 2015. Denario - Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina Sauvignon Blanc, 2017. Coeur Sauvage - I.G.P. Loire Valley, France The Original Wine of…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Sauvignon Blanc, 2017. Gerard Bertrand Appellation: I.G.P. Pays d’Oc, France This selection is nothing short of a revelation. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes were picked before they were too ripe, to protect their delicate acidity. Only 10% of the wine is aged in oak…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Bourgogne Blanc, 2016. Louis Jadot Appellation: A.O.C. Bourgogne, France The winemaking laws in Burgundy are quite strict. From one section of land, you're only allowed to make so much wine which bears the name of that appellation. Anything more, and it has to…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Malbec, 2014. Ben Marco Appellation: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Winemaker and general manager at Ben Marco, Edgardo Del Popolo, prides himself in doing as little as possible in the maturation of the vines and the crafting of the wines. It's kind of the…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Monica, 2014. Perdera Appellation: Monica di Sardegna D.O.C., Italy Monica is a native grape of Sardinia, and comprises 90% of our selection's blend. Its color is very dark and deep, leading you to expect a big, rich wine. In this case, however, we…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Chardonnay, 2015. Finca Suarez Appellation: Paraje Altamira, Mendoza, Argentina Here is nothing but the pure essence of beautiful Chardonnay at its best. The wine literally bursts with green apple, melon and Asian pear, mixed with touches of cinnamon, clove and chamomile. They swirl…
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,…