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Part 2 of 3 – Malbec the Wine for Christmas.

Neal McMahon December 4, 2021Argentina, Food & Wine Pairing, Malbec

So if you have read some of my past posts, I think outside the usual box. Im choosing a Malbec and here’s why.Christmas surrounding holiday season isn’t like thanksgiving where …

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Part 1 of 3 for some Christmas wine ideas

Neal McMahon December 3, 2021Italy, Piedmont, Red Wine, Sparkling

First up here is my choice for either your dessert wine or an appetizer wine to start the evening right. Rinaldi Red Dream is made from 100% Malvasia has about …

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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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2004 Amon-Ra Shiraz

Neal McMahon September 16, 2021Australia, Red Wine, Shiraz/Syrah, South Australia

By Ben Glaetzer Amon-Ra – Super fantastic Aussie wine. 2004 Amon-Ra drinking fantastic right now, Deep purple with hints of cedar and spices on the nose and lovely integrated tannins, …

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Ugly Duckling 2013 Reserve Shiraz

Neal McMahon September 10, 2021Australia, Shiraz/Syrah, Western Australia, Wineries

Medium Ruby color Raspberry, green-pepper and vanilla on the nose.  Typical full bodied style Shiraz.  Medium acidity with smooth tannins and wonderful finish. Dark Berries, Cherries and cloves without being …

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2013 House of Cards Shiraz. Margaret River Western Australia

Neal McMahon September 4, 2021Uncategorized

To my Aussie friends & relatives Must try wines at House of Cards On opening medium purple in color and definite oak on the nose.  A typical full body Shiraz. …

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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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2017 Mollydooker Miss Molly (Sparkling)

Neal McMahon March 13, 2021Australia, Red Wine, Shiraz/Syrah, South Australia

As many of you know I like to throw people some curves when it comes to pairings and this is one of those times. I decided to pair a Sparkling …

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