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Monthly Archives: December 2015
Happy New Year
It is that time of the year of the year when most look back in retrospect, and for wine writers, the chance to make their list of the top ten wines of the year. Alas, I am not that focused … Continue reading
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A Christmas Surprise
There has always been some speculation as to whether I really write a wine blog, and I have even been questioned by other writers, because it may take some paragraphs to actually get to the wine. As I have stated … Continue reading
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My Recent Shipment from Monterey
I periodically write about the wine shipments that I get from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey.” I always look forward to them as it is a chance for me to get some selections that would be impossible to … Continue reading
Merry Christmas
We just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and may it be filled with love, luck, health and happiness. It is a time to reflect on those that we will not be with, due to geography or because of … Continue reading
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Dinner with the Wine Raconteur Jr.
Christmas time is always a special time to be with friends and family. One of my favorite perks of writing these memories about wine is that I am allowed to give “nom de plume” aliases to some of the cast … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Avigonesi, Canailo Nero, Caves Jean Bourdy, Chardonnay, Cremant du Jura, France, Italy, Jura, Mammolo, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Vino Nobile di Montepulcia
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Taverna Pazzo Pizzeria
We were finally leaving Niagara-on-the-Lake and on our way home, we were going to stop and see some friends, about half-way on our drive. The amusing part is that we were leaving one theatrical centric community to go to another … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Ilico, Illuminati, Italy, Montepulciano, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
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Trius Winery Restaurant
We finally had dinner at Trius Winery Restaurant and that is why one makes reservations, as I noticed that all of the tables were occupied while we were there. The next time we go to Niagara-on-the-Lake I shall make appointments … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Canada, Chardonnay, Clark Farm Vineyard, Clean Slate, Four Mile Creek VQA, Hillebrand, Icewine, Merlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara-on-the-Lake Vineyard, Ontario, RHS, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Showcase, Trius Winery, Wild Ferment
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Trius Winery at Hillebrand
The last time we were in Niagara-on-the-Lake we had stopped at Hillebrand Winery and were impressed by the winery facility and the wines. We had tried some of the Hillebrand wines, as well as a couple of the Trius wines … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada, Four Mile Creek VQA, Grand Red, Hillebrand, Merlot, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Red Shale, Showcase, Trius Winery
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Jackson-Triggs
One of the more awe-inspiring wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake is Jackson-Triggs, as it is very imposing and very impressive as you drive to their tasting room facility. Alan Jackson and Don Triggs started the winery in 1993, and they are billed … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Canada, Gewurztraminer, Icewine, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Ontario, Riesling, Vidal Blanc
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Reif Estate Winery
The Reif family has been making wines for around a hundred years; they started in Neustadt in the Rhine Valley and now have Reif Estate Winery along the Niagara River in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Ewald Reif purchased the land in 1977 and … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Canada, Chardonnay, Icewine, Niagara River VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Reif Estate Winery
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