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Monthly Archives: July 2018
Blason D’Issan
“Impetuous” maybe one of the greatest lines of cinematic dialogue especially when uttered by Michelin Oge Flynn and it has nothing to do with wine, but it best describes my Bride when she tasted this wine. I am never sure … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Blason D'Issan, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau D'Issan, France, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot
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My Day Out
I was feeling quite good even with a sore gum after dental surgery, but it was like my first day out. We had gone to a special wine tasting that I will get to, as well as some other wines … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Benziger Family Winery, California, Chardonnay, delle Venezie IGT, Italy, Lumina, Pinot Grigio, Ruffino, Sonoma County
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Korbin Kameron Wines
My first day out in the real world after the first phase of my oral surgery regimen and I went wine tasting. I couldn’t think of anything better for my gums and missing tooth, but some fine wines to salve … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Dry Rosé, Merlot, Moon Mountain AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Sonoma County
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Ehler’s Estate 1886
Some days the Gods look down at you and smile when you run into a wine shop for a moment, or so you think. I had to run into The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and with the wonders … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Ehler's Estate 1886, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, St. Helena
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Vintage Tavern
One of the charms of visiting a different community is to check out the local establishments. I have always enjoyed small local to large corporate. Some people may argue that large is more affordable, but to me, it takes away … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bennett Family Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, The Reserve
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Virtual Reflections
As I look back at my first “virtual wine tasting” I am smiling and thankful and with some insights. I am thankful that Snooth found my writings and thought enough to invite me to be part of the event. I … Continue reading
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Murrieta’s Well Reds
We were coming up to the final two wines on the virtual wine tasting organized by Snooth featuring the wines of Murrieta’s Well with the guest speaker Robbie Meyer, their winemaker. I think that I was kind of getting with … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Livermore Valley, Malbec, Merlot, Murrieta's Well, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Small Lot, The Spur
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A Night with Robbie Meyer
Robbie Meyer is the winemaker at Murietta’s Well and while I did not have an actual meeting with, through the arrangements of Snooth, I along with forty-three other wine bloggers we did a virtual wine tasting. I was actually enthralled … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Counoise, Dry Rosé, Grenache, Livermore Valley, Mourvedre, Murrieta's Well, Orange Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, The Whip, Viognier
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A Virtual Wine Tasting
A little while ago, I was approached by a representative from Snooth, if I would be interested in participating with forty-three other wine bloggers in a virtual wine tasting. I was intrigued, flattered and scared. I mean, I am probably … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Livermore Valley, Louis Mel Vineyard, Murrieta's Well, Sauvignon Blanc, Small Lot, Wente Family Estate
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