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Monthly Archives: August 2023
Finishing the Day at Arta’s
It was a great day; we were having Italian drinks at the bar. Arta’s Italian is out in Brighton, an Italian restaurant located in a medical enclave outside of the downtown area. Since our friend had never been there, I … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Blandy's, Ciprea, Italy, Madeira, Madeira Wine Company, Marche, Offida Pecorino DOCG, Pecorino, Poderi Capecci, Rainwater Madeira, Simone Capecci, Tinta Negra Mole
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Curwood Castle and a Great Aperitif
I am still a tourist in the state of Michigan and I have lived here forever. By good fortune, I chanced upon an article about Curwood Castle in Owosso, Michigan. James Oliver Curwood (12 June 1878 – 13 August 1927) … Continue reading
Two Wonderful Reds
The joys of a quality wine shop like the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan is enjoying the wines that are offered to you. Some days it will be whites and rosés, sometimes sparkling wines, and other times it will … Continue reading
Two From Emile Beyer
One of the joys of going into my local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, is that I never know what will occur. If they are really busy, I know that I can always come back, rather … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Alsace, Auxerrois, Eguisheim, Emile Beyer, France, Les Traditions, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
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Manzanos 1955
Imagine my delight when I was in my local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, and it was the first time, that I ever had a wine, one year younger than myself. I have had a few … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bodegas Manzanos, Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, Garnacha, Grenache, Red Wine, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo
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Another Fine Meal at Walloon Lake Inn
I have to admit that I always accuse my Bride of being repetitious in her selections, but I totally agreed that we had to have dinner while we were up north at the Walloon Lake Inn. It began as a … Continue reading
Walloon Lake Winery
Through social media, I ended up meeting the winemaker Matt Killman, who is a fan of Cold-hardy grapes, and is at Walloon Lake Winery. My Bride and I had just left one winery, on our way to this winery and … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Frontenac Blanc, Frontenac Gris, Marquette, Michigan, Sunshine Daydream, The Tip of the Mitt AVA, Walloon Lake Winery
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More Wines at Bos Wine
One of the best pleasures is when I get a chance to be with the winemaker, as my Bride and I had the chance, at Bos Wine in Elk Rapids, Michigan. I had the pleasure of meeting David Bos; a … Continue reading