Grape Expectations Wine Club

Grape Expectations Wine Club An esoteric wine club dedicated to the appreciation of fine wines and eclectic cuisines. Friends told friends and thus the legend spread.

Grape Expectations Wine Club was originally formed by two gas station guys who unexpectedly developed an appreciation of wine. Drinking wines haphazardly in the back room of the garage peeked the interest of others around. Soon enough friends were bringing their thoughtfully picked bottles to the garage and initiating impromtu wine tastings! Eventually, for safety's sake, we took the "Club" out of

the garage and to more suitable locations. People would host tastings at their homes. Some members would search out "wine-friendly" restaurants to host a tasting. The natural pairing of fine wine with great cuisine blossomed. Soon, the search for superb cuisine was almost as strong as for ethereal wines. Although originally formed as local club, the use of social media has allowed us go global. The Grape Expectations Wine Club page was created to be a sounding board for fans of the good life! Feel free to post pictures, opinions, and recommendations for any of your more celestial wine and dining experiences. We will certainly post ours! and remember: "A meal without wine is like a beautiful woman who has lost an eye."

So I guess whiskey barrel aging is the new rage?  I tried these two side by side.  Apothic Inferno v. Cask & Barrel Rack...
03/10/2019

So I guess whiskey barrel aging is the new rage? I tried these two side by side. Apothic Inferno v. Cask & Barrel Rack House Red Blend. Pretty good stuff for $13.99/bottle. C&B boasted a drier, less fruity palate, but the Apothic had a crazy-long finish that just went on and on! Either would be a great choice for those upcoming summer barbecues!!!

Cheers! 🍷

The Tulocay Fall Wine Club shipment has been announced!  I’m excited 😆!
10/24/2017

The Tulocay Fall Wine Club shipment has been announced! I’m excited 😆!

07/14/2017

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2012 E. Guigal - Cotes du RhoneThis wine offers classic southern Rhone notes of peppery herbs, smoked earth, and chocola...
06/25/2016

2012 E. Guigal - Cotes du Rhone

This wine offers classic southern Rhone notes of peppery herbs, smoked earth, and chocolately dark fruits. Concentrated bitter cherry flavors on the mid-palate leading to a peppery, floral finish. Medium-bodied, concentrated, with both fine tannin and bright acidity, it will deliver the goods for at least 5-7 years.

90 points - Robert Parker
@ 15/bottle

Shingleback 2011 'Davey Estate' ShirazPicked this up at Costco for $16/bottle!  90 points Robert Parker; one the best Sh...
09/20/2015

Shingleback 2011 'Davey Estate' Shiraz

Picked this up at Costco for $16/bottle! 90 points Robert Parker; one the best Shiraz around for the money!

Beautiful deep magenta in color. Primary aromas of ripe mulberries are highlighted with a bouquet of orange blossom, violets and grated nutmeg. After gently knocking at the front palate, the summer strawberry and cocoa flavours explode across the palate. The satiny tannins combine with the nuances of American & French oak to focus the volume of fruit through the long, lingering finish.

Mas Donis 2013Celler de Capcanes' Mas Donis is the product of sixty-year-old bush vine Garnacha from the winery's Donis ...
09/09/2015

Mas Donis 2013

Celler de Capcanes' Mas Donis is the product of sixty-year-old bush vine Garnacha from the winery's Donis estate, a prime patch of vineyards perched high in the Llaberia hills. The vineyards sit apposite the slopes if the legendary (and pricey) Priorat sites, prompting many to refer to the Mas Donis as "baby Priorat" due to its striking regional character.

The 2013 Mas Donis is simply gorgeous, oozing blackberry and violet with spicy hints of toasted vanilla. Vibrant fruit is galvanized by racy, fresh acid and the perfect prickle of tannin. Deep and dark, this is serious Garnacha for its price point! Best to decant for an hour or so if drinking this now.

Promising forecast for the 2015 Napa vintage!
09/01/2015

Promising forecast for the 2015 Napa vintage!

With the first Napa Valley grapes of 2015 picked on July 22, white grapes have come in fast and the red grapes are not far behind. Harvest crews in vineyards

NUB Cafe Ci**rsInnovation has been at the forefront of this brand from the beginning and continues to be with their newe...
01/09/2015

NUB Cafe Ci**rs

Innovation has been at the forefront of this brand from the beginning and continues to be with their newest addition, NUB Café. The first infused ci**rs to be produced by the Oliva Family; Nub Café comes in three flavors – Cappuccino, Espresso and Macchiato.

The mildest of the three, Nub Cappuccino boasts a shiny Connecticut Shade wrapper and offers strong notes of vanilla and cedar. Nub Espresso is a medium to full-bodied blend boasting hearty flavors of dark cocao and is showcased in a Sumatra wrapper. Also wrapped in a Sumatra leaf, Nub Macchiato is a medium bodied blend that has an essence of white chocolate and a rich sweetness. If you enjoy a cup of coffee with your ci**rs, it's time to experience the ultimate combination thanks to these premium blends from one of the well-respected manufacturers of our time.

Oskar Blues BreweryOld Chub Nitro - Scotch AleBodacious amounts of malted barley!  8% ABV.  Semi-sweet flavors of cocoa,...
12/17/2014

Oskar Blues Brewery
Old Chub Nitro - Scotch Ale

Bodacious amounts of malted barley! 8% ABV. Semi-sweet flavors of cocoa, coffee, and a wee-bit o' smoke!

Holiday Mixed CaseCline 2012 'Cashmere'D'Arenberg 2011 GSMSharecropper's 2012 CabernetThe Wolftrap 2013 Cline 2013 ZinBo...
12/01/2014

Holiday Mixed Case
Cline 2012 'Cashmere'
D'Arenberg 2011 GSM
Sharecropper's 2012 Cabernet
The Wolftrap 2013
Cline 2013 Zin
Boony Doon Vineyard 2012 Claret

🍺Captains Daughter DIPA from Westerly, RI and Gandhi Bot from Woodbridge, CTThat's how we roll!!🍺
11/15/2014

🍺Captains Daughter DIPA from Westerly, RI and Gandhi Bot from Woodbridge, CT
That's how we roll!!🍺

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