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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Christmas Dinner
I trust all that celebrated the Christmas Holiday had a grand time. With all the entertaining that we do at the house, this particular holiday always allows us to be entertained elsewhere. One of my cousins always has this dinner … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Les Violettes, Monterrey, Pelerin Wines, San S, Syrah, Wrath Estate Winery
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning
Everyone thinks that if one writes about wines, they are always enjoying esoteric wines and great vintages, but that is not always the case. There are times when one is having drinking wines with others that do not have the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Asolo Prosecco, California, Chardonnay, Gascon, Glera, Italy, Kirkland Signature, La Crema, Malbec, Mendoza, Prosecco, Sonoma Coast, Veneto
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My Christmas Wish and Toast
I am sending Merry Christmas wishes to all this season and may it be a healthy, happy time for all spent with loved ones. While I appreciate the fact that not all the people that may read this do not … Continue reading
A Christmas Dinner with “The Caller” in Ann Arbor
Another one of my cast of regulars has been dubbed “The Caller.” A little background information is called for, he and his charming wife tend to go out for dinner, especially when they are away for business; and often when … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Moutinot, France, Medoc, Merlot, Saint-Estephe
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The Wine Raconteur and The Raconteur’s Apprentice
The “nom de plumes” of this blog, seem to be growing, and though some are not as colorful as one would encounter from Damon Runyon or Dashiell Hammett we recently had a Christmas dinner with “The Raconteur’s Apprentice.” This name … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Graciano, Marques de Riscal, Mazuelo, Mumm, Mumm Napa Brut Prestige NV, Pinot Noir, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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8 For $9 ‘til 10
We were still in the bar at Fleming’s, and had actually played movable chairs, probably to the chagrin of our waitress, but we ended up in a booth, still having a grand time and good conversations. Our friend’s date for … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bodegas Bagordi, Bourgogne, Burgundy, Chateau Les Roques, Cote de Nuits, France, Garnacha, Graciano, Jean-Claude Boisset, Les Ursulines, Loupiac, Muscadelle, Navardia, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, Spain, Tempranillo
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A Trip to Fleming’s in Birmingham, Michigan
We recently had a chance to catch up with an old friend, outside of her professional world, at Fleming’s Steak House in Birmingham, Michigan. We were meeting her and her new friend and we decided to have dinner in the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Australia, Benvolio, Friuli-Grave, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Henry's Drive Vignerons, Italy, Morse Code Winery, Pinot Grigio, Shiraz, South Australia
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An “Orange” Wine That I Had Forgot About
Thankfully I have saved a lot of items over the years, I don’t think that I am a hoarder, but there are items that I have forgotten about and then I remember the moment. I was going through a folder, … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Garnacha, Graciano, Gran Reserva 904, Haro, La Rioja Alta S.A., Rioja, Rioja Clarete, Rioja Reserva, Rose, Spain, Tempranillo, Viura
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My Latest Shipment from A Taste of Monterey
I just received my latest wine club shipment and it is like an early Christmas present, except that it is not really a gift from them. I am always like a little kid though, when the carton arrives as I … Continue reading
My Introduction to Les Amis du Vin
This article could have just as well been written for the Monthly Wine Writing Challenge for the topic “serendipity.” I did mention the organization Les Amis du Vin in that article as well as the article that I linked to … Continue reading
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