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Awesome $18 Marietta Cellars Old Vine Red Lot 73

Neal McMahon April 8, 2025California, Red Wine, United States, Zinfandel

Marietta Cellars Old Vine Red Lot 73 – Tasting Notes Appearance:Deep ruby red with purple edges, dark and vibrant in the glass. Nose:Ripe blackberry, cherry, and plum with hints of …

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Review: 2020 Juan Gil Blue Label – Spanish red blend at Estelle’s, Saint Paul

Neal McMahon February 20, 2025Europe, Food & Wine Pairing, Greece, Italy, Minnesota, Portugal, Spain, Uncategorized

Dining at Estelle’s in Saint Paul was an exceptional experience, made even better by pairing the 2020 Juan Gil Blue Label with their Chicken Peri Peri and creamy spaghetti. This Spanish red blend (60% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet …

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$1000 of fabulous wines tasted in one evening.

Neal McMahon March 27, 2022Argentina, Australia, California, Malbec, Red Wine, South Australia, Spain

Friends hosted a wine tasting and asked me to speak. You had to bring $100+ bottle of wine for all to taste. Some of the amazing wines this evening. Liz …

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A Perfect Wine for your Thanksgiving table

Neal McMahon November 17, 2021Oregon, Pinot

This elegant light to medium bodied pinot is a little on the dry side. Has wonderful soft tannins and just right amount of acidity to cover almost everyones Palate.You can taste …

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Pinot & Pork The Perfect Pairing

Neal McMahon August 3, 2021California, Napa, New World, Pinot

Cherry Pie Pinot Noir – under $20 Light body, Beautiful translucent pale ruby color, on the nose a little earthy, cherries, cranberries and toasted oak.On the palate the wine tastes of …

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2017 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon

Neal McMahon July 26, 2021California, Red Wine

One of my Favorite wines. 2017 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon Beautiful nose, complex, deep Smooth and bold and beautiful deep purple color all in one wine. Wonderful & fruit forward Black …

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2016 Hess Collection “Allomi” Cabernet

Neal McMahon July 12, 2021California, Red Wine, United States

Fabulous 2016 Hess Napa Cab. The tannins are nice and soft, and blackberry notes with soft of ripe red berry aromas and flavors and a really nicely timed finish. Don’t know why …

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Joel Gott Blend No 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Neal McMahon January 18, 2019California, New World

First came across this wine in an English style Pub in Orlando Florida. I fell in love right away. This is a very drinkable 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon  medium-bodied great structured  …

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First Annual Twin Cities Wine Awards

Neal McMahon August 28, 2018Minnesota, Minnesota

Its a stormy Monday evening at the historic Saint Paul Athletic Club the site of the First annual Twin Cities Wine awards. Organized by Jason & Angela and their Twin …

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2 Evenings With Wine Maker Shane Finley

Neal McMahon June 7, 2018California, New World, United States, Wine Maker / Vintner, Wine Tastings, Wineries

Not often that you get to spend much time with a wine maker but getting to spend two evenings with Wine maker was a special occasion. Shane who hails from …

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