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Monthly Archives: October 2016
A Day in Holland
What a wonderful way to spend the day. The downtown district of Holland was so interesting, not only for the mixture of shops and restaurants, but also so idyllic. The downtown district had pulled up all the sidewalks and had … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gouguenheim Valle Escondido, Malbec, Mendoza, Napa Valley, Petite Verdot, St. Supery, Tupungato, Uco Valley
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Holland, Michigan
Another place in Michigan that I had never been to, on the west side of the state. We got in late in the afternoon, because of the board meeting that we attended on the east side of the state, so … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Albertoni, Bronco Wine Company, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardon, Chenin Blanc, Gentleman's Collection, Grenache, Lindeman's Winery, Red Blend No. 2, Shiraz, Viognier
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Two Milestones
My one-thousandth article is now published. I am sure that that it is considered inconsequential to some, but I think it is a big deal. It has been a slow learning curve and finding ways to get comfortable and introducing … Continue reading
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MWWC#28: Smile
“Gray skies are gonna clear up Put on a happy face Brush off the clouds and cheer up Put on a happy face.” The play and movie “Bye, Bye Birdie” may be considered dated, but so am I when it … Continue reading
Posted in Monthly Wine Writing Challenge
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A New Car and Wine
I always like to hear about good customer service as this maintains customer loyalty. I have mentioned enough times that I was in retail all of my life (but not wine retail) and I think of the little things that … Continue reading
Carryout Pizza
I was having a relaxing day working on my blog and a bunch of small projects that I can get into on occasion. The only thing better than writing about wines is enjoying wines, but the day had been dry. … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Agricola San Felice, Chianti Classico, Il Grigio, Italy, Sangiovese
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“It’s In Your Jeans”
Over the years I have attended and sometimes participated in many charity events. I recently attended a new one called “It’s In Your Jeans” and I even wore a pair of denims to the event and earlier that day at … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Eh
Here in the United States of America we were celebrating Columbus Day, south of the border only for Detroiters, for the rest of the country north of us in Canada they were celebrating Thanksgiving. My grandparents could not get entry … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Glera, Italy, Prosecco, Prosecco di Conegliano-Vadobbiadene, Prosecco Superiore, Santa Margherita, Veneto
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Help
Not the work from the Beatles, but the fact is I like to give my empty bottles to people that make their own wines. I figure that it is a better way to recycle and on occasion I guess I … Continue reading
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