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Monthly Archives: July 2019
The Night Before
I have stated that we have been in the midst of graduation parties and the clan from Louisville have twins that graduated this year. Since almost all of their relatives, for both of the parents are in the Detroit area, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Crianza, Ramon Bilbao, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Spain, Tempranillo
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Mawby Sparkling
It is almost a sin, if we don’t stop at MAWBY Sparkling while we are up in the Traverse City area of Michigan. You can find Mawby out near Suttons Bay and whether you know it as L. Mawby Vineyards … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Brut Rose, Cayuga, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Freestyle, Grace, L. Mawby Vineyards, L. Mawby Wines, La Crescent, Leelanau Peninsula, M. Lawrence, Marquette, Mawby Sparkling, Michigan, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Regent, Riesling, Sandpiper, Talis, Traminette, US, Vignoles
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Rove Estate
Rove Estate sits at the highest point of elevation on the Leelanau Peninsula and a family owned farm for five generations. Creighton and McKenzie Gallagher represent the sixth generation farming the family plot and the estate is named after the … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Leelanau Peninsula, Merlot, Michigan, Rose, Rove Estate
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The Village
Officially it is The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and I really wanted to see this place and perhaps get a bite to eat, before a few more wine tastings, I mean sometimes I really have tunnel-vision or so it … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brut, California, California Champagne, Charmat Process, Gallo Family Vineyards, William Wycliff Winery
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Old Mission Tavern
After stopping at five wineries on the Old Mission Peninsula and having drove from Bay Harbor after lunch, we had worked up an appetite. Logistically while we were plotting out the day, we discovered this restaurant maybe half way up … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Delicato Family Vineyards, Domino Wines, Pinot Grigio
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Bonobo Winery
Two brothers, Todd and Carter Oosterhouse, long time natives of Traverse City established Bonobo Winery four years ago. The brothers are attempting to maintain the classic Up-North feel to the winery while bringing in the new chic concepts that have … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged American, Bonobo Winery, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Rose
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Tabone Vineyards
For the last couple of years, I have had a request from a friend, that I grew up with from the old neighborhood that I should make it a point to go to Tabone Vineyards. I know a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Baco Noir, Bubbly Riesling, Chardonnay, DeChaunac, Marechal Foch, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Red Wine, Riesling, Tabone Vineyards
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Mari Vineyards
Marty Lagina founded Mari Vineyards in 1999 with the desire to plant varietals that one does not associate with Michigan like Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and others along with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. He had friends come and help him the first … Continue reading
Hawthorne Vineyards
I had heard about Hawthorne Vineyards; I think before they had bottled a wine. A relative of the owner Bruce Hawthorne had mentioned the winery several times to me when he was buying clothes. Too many salesmen talk, when they … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Auxerrois, Blaufrankisch, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Hawthorne Vineyards, Lemberger, Merlot, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Rigan Vineyard
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Black Star Farms
Last year when Black Star Farms was awarded the Best Wine at the 2018 Canberra International Riesling Challenge for their Arcturos Dry Riesling 2017 all of my Social Media sites were bombarded as to whether or not I had tried … Continue reading
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