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Monthly Archives: July 2015
L. Mawby Vineyards
While up north at Crystal Mountain for a board meeting, the afternoon session is abbreviated so that many of the members can go golfing. I could hear the Siren call of the vineyards calling, so along with my Bride, came … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noir, Cayuga, Chardonnay, Charmat Process, Conservancy, Cremant Classic, Detroit, Domaine Leelanau, Freestyle, Green, Jadore, L. Mawby Vineyards, Leland, M. Lawrence, Marechal Foch, Methode Champenoise, Michigan, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Redd, Regent, Riesling, Sandpainting, Sandpiper, Sex, Talisman, Tradition, Traminette, US, Vignoles
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Crystal Mountain
Getting to tag along for board meetings is a nice getaway, as I get to enjoy a resort with none of the work. Crystal Mountain is one of several year-round resorts located up in the northern part of the lower … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Valley, Chardonnay, McManis Family Vineyards, Menage a Trois, North Coast, River Junction
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The Fusion in Frankfort, Michigan
I got another chance to tag along with my Bride as we were going to another board meeting and this time it was going to be out near the wine country of Michigan and I was excited. We got there … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Louis Bernard, Mourvedre, Syrah
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A Nice Dinner
We had a dinner with our son and his wife not too long ago at a restaurant that we have been to before, because of logistics, between the two homes. We met at the Lakes Bar & Grille in Commerce, … Continue reading
Organic Wines
There are weeks that sometimes go by, when I wonder if anyone is reading my writings. Then out of the blue, I will get a note on Social Media from one of my friends asking me a question about wine … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bodegas Bagordi, California, Heller Estate, Italy, Malbec, Monterey County, Navardia, Rioja, Sangiovese, Spain, Syrah, Ziobaffa Toscana Red
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Jazz in the Park
I saw a notice that there was going to be Jazz in the Park, in downtown Plymouth. I have written about Plymouth quite a bit, as it is a cute community with a very nice downtown area with a big … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bengali Lorenzo, Corvina, Italy, La Cengia, Molinara, Ornella Molon, Rondinella, Sauvignon Blanc, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso, Veneto
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A Smelt Dinner at the Wheat & Rye
When on Social Media, it pays to scan every posting by ones friends, as you never know what tidbit of information one may find. One can pass by the assorted games, questionable political posturing, assorted jokes, fauna and florae, and … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged A by Acacia, Acacia, California, Chardonnay, Sutter Home
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How Tweet it is
I had to change an old Jackie Gleason line, just to keep myself firmly in the Twentieth Century. It was suggested that I get an account on Twitter. All of a sudden I felt so last century. At one time … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Chalone, Chardonnay, Michaud Cellars, Monterey County, The Pinnacles National Monument
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MWWC #18: Crisis
Here we are the Eighteenth Monthly Wine Writing Challenge, and the winner of the last one was Wayward Wine from my theme of “epiphany” and the new theme is “crisis.” As with all the challenges, the concept is to make … Continue reading
Posted in Monthly Wine Writing Challenge
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Dinner at the Stables
Imagine my surprise when I was looking at the agenda for our stay and saw that the dinner the last night was at the Stables. The Stables are a beautiful new structure that was built for the Grand Hotel and … Continue reading