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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Wine Tastings”

2004 Greenock Creek Alice’s Shiraz, The Finest Wine I have tasted so far in 2024

Neal McMahon June 2, 2024Red Wine, Shiraz/Syrah, South Australia, Wine Tastings

The 2004 Greenock Creek Alice’s Shiraz is a standout example of Barossa Valley winemaking, showcasing the power and elegance for which this region is renowned.I actually thought this wine might …

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McMahons Annual Christmas Open House Brings A Vintage Wine Tasting

Neal McMahon December 14, 2018Australia, France, New World, Rhone, Wine Tastings

Our annual Christmas Open House of course brings out some vintage wines from my cellar. On Sat Dec 15th we will be opening up a slew of wines staring back …

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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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Tasting 2011 Siduri Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

Neal McMahon May 8, 2018California, New World, United States, Wine Tastings

This wine was recommended from one of my wine classes at Twin Cities Wine Education with Jason Kallsen. My 2011 Siduri Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast went fantastic with our spaghetti …

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Tale of Two French Wines at Dinner in Paris

Neal McMahon April 16, 2018Beaujolais, Bordeaux, France, Uncategorized, Wine Tastings

So I am out with my business associates for the evening and we start off with this french wine. A Beaujolais from the winery Georges Duboeuf Château Des Capitans Juliénas 2014. …

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Amazing Wines of the Southern Hemisphere With Jason Kallsen

Neal McMahon December 5, 2017Australia, New World, Sommelier, Wine Tastings

Wonderful evening with Jason Kallsen and Crew as we went over wines from the southern Hemisphere

Penfolds Tasting with Sommelier DLynn Proctor

Neal McMahon May 25, 2017Australia, Sommelier, South Australia, Wine Tastings

What a wonderful evening with master DLynn Proctor representing the iconic Australian winery Penfold’s. And it was such an honor to meet with DLynn and taste the full range of Penfold’s …

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Private Wine tasting with Giant Steps Wine Maker Steve Flamsteed

Neal McMahon October 8, 2016Australia, New World, Wine Maker / Vintner, Wine Tastings, Wineries

Not very often that you get to spend some one on one time with a wine maker and get to sample their portfolio of wines. Thanks to my sister Megan …

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New Zealand Winery Sileni Estates wine tasting

Neal McMahon May 20, 2016New World, New Zealand, Wine Maker / Vintner, Wine Tastings

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