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Monthly Archives: August 2016
D. Vine
I guess I have been remiss and it has been brought up to my attention that I should add another character to my cast of wine devotees. Ms. Yoga is one of our oldest friends and she has been on … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Chappellet, Charbono, Hallowed Ground, Malbec, Merlot, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Petite Verdot, T Vine Winery, Zinfandel
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A Respite
As I have stated often, I consider myself a clothier, which means that I am in the retail industry. If you have never been, or if you have in the past, you will understand that meal breaks can be the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Buena Vista Winery, California, Carignan, Cinsault, Count of Buena Vista Founder's Red, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, Syrah, Valdigue, Zinfandel
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August Birthdays
When there are so many people in a family, it is easier to have one designated party for all the celebrants for any given month. It does make planning easier and less chance of having family absent from the party. … Continue reading
Two More Spanish Wines
While I was at Elie Wine Company shopping with my Brother-in-Law we also discovered a couple more Spanish wines. Elie has branched out some, from originally only carrying French wines, as he has become a distributor and wholesaler for some … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Ca N'Estruc, Carignan, Grenache, L'Equilibristra Negre, Marselan, Ona, Penedes, Syrah
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Wine Shopping
My Brother-in-Law came down after the trip to Mackinac Island with his family, and we had another party to attend. I had suggested that he come shopping with me to Elie Wine Company. After we dropped off everyone early for … Continue reading
