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Monthly Archives: June 2018
Retreat Day Two
There we were up at Crystal Mountain this beautiful all-season resort. I was up there as a guest while my Bride had the luxury of working. We started the day off with a big breakfast, where there was not only … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Tom Gore Vineyards
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Summer Retreat
We found ourselves up at Crystal Mountain in the northwestern part of the lower peninsula of Michigan. Crystal Mountain is now a year-round resort, but originally it was known more for skiing, but they have parlayed the grounds for all … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Marlborough, Michigan, Monkey Bay Wines, New Zealand, Old Mission Peninsula, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
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A Traditional Father’s Day
Another Father’s Day has passed and I did not receive a tie and I also didn’t barbecue. For years, when I was in the men’s apparel business, ties were always a go-to item for the day, but since I was … Continue reading
One More for the Road
Bob Anderson, maybe you recognize his name and maybe you don’t. I first saw Bob entertain at the London Chop House, the old legendary restaurant in Detroit; back then the owner also had the Caucus Club across the street where … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Chateau des Annibals, Cinsaut, Coteaux Varois, Coteaux Varois en Provence, Domaine des Annibals, France, Grenache, Provence
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An Afternoon Graduation Party
It is that time of the year for high school graduations and I guess if you live long enough, you end up attending many assorted generations of these parties. They are getting to be quite elaborate these days. We just … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Franzia Brothers Winery, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, Moscato, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, White Zinfandel
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Big Sur Reserve Pinot Noir
I am now getting to the last of the wines in the shipment from “A Taste of Monterey.” One of the finest decisions I think we have ever made, because we are not limited to only one winery, so the … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Antle Vineyard, Big Sur Vineyards, California, Chalone, Pinot Noir
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Coastview Cuvée S.A. Andrée
One of the joys of unpacking a carton from my wine club is to see all the goodies that I will find. I have to admit that I am like a kid in a candy shop with some coins in … Continue reading
Scott Family Chardonnay
I guess I should pay more attention to my emails, because I was working around the house when there was a knock on the door. It was the UPS driver and he had a package that I had to sign … Continue reading
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Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, California, Chardonnay, Monterey, Scott Family Estate
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A Day for Photos
A lot has changed since I graduated from high school. It seems to my memory, that we had graduation photos, ordered a class ring, ordered a year book and went to a prom. I remember driving out to pick up … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Illusion, Lodi, Merlot, Peirano Estate Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel
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