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Monthly Archives: August 2022
Just Arrogance
I used to enjoy telling friends and strangers alike, especially when we are out that there are wineries in all fifty states. I always enjoy looking at the expressions on people’s faces when I make that statement. Of course, now … Continue reading
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August 2022 Wine Club Selections
I got to my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan almost at the tail end of the month. Considering all that my Bride and I have been going through, I am glad that we got there. … Continue reading
Le Ragnaie Casanovina Montosoli and VV
The last two wine tastings for the afternoon of Le Ragnaie wines at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan was upon us. The tasting was supposed to be conducted by the owner and winemaker Riccardo … Continue reading
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Tagged Azienda Agricola La Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino, Casanovina Montosoli, Italy, Le Ragnaie, Ragnaie V.V., Sangiovese, Tuscany
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Le Ragnaie Petroso and Passo del Lume Spento
It was interesting watching my Bride as she was writing notes about the wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was quite an event, and I truly enjoy how they have the wine tastings. They are never … Continue reading
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Tagged Azienda Agricola La Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Le Ragnaie, Passo Del Lume Spento, Petroso, Sangiovese, Tuscany
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Le Ragnaie Brunello and Fornace
There we were enjoying a tasting of Le Ragnaie wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Actually, everyone in the shop was having a wonderful time, but we were all missing the chance to meet and talk with … Continue reading
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An Afternoon With Le Ragnaie
We were going to a special wine tasting at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. And yes, I said we, as my Bride was going along as she really enjoys the shop, the owners, his … Continue reading
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Tagged Azienda Agricola La Ragnaie, Italy, Le Ragnaie, Rosso di Montalcino, Rosso Toscano, Sangiovese, Tuscany
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A Very Sad Wine Tale
“My story is much too sad to be told, but then practically everything leaves me totally cold…” Actually, I don’t know the entire story, in fact I know very little about the actual story, but when I saw this bottle, … Continue reading
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Tagged Burgundy, Cote d'Or, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, France, Pinot Noir, Richebourg, Vosne-Romanee
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Vina Tondonia and Habemus
There we were, my Bride was with me, for a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, but we were tempted with a couple of other wines as well. As I have stated, I think my Bride … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Habemus, Haro, Italy, Lazio IGT, Mazuelo, R Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia, Red Wine, Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva, San Giovenale Agricola, Spain, Tempranillo, Vina Tondonia
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Chalky and Coravin Sparkling
I actually was able to get my Bride to accompany me to our local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, for a tasting. Needless to say, my Bride is the celebrity and all the attention is geared towards her, which … Continue reading
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Tagged Bouzy, Champagne, Champagne Andre Clouet, Chardonnay, Cote de Blancs, France, Montagne de Reims
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