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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
Posted in Wine
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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
Posted in Uncategorized
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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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