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Monthly Archives: February 2024
A Sunday of “Wicked”
Thankfully we had a most unusual mild winter here, as we were meeting another couple to go and see another theatrical run of “Wicked” and this time it was at the Detroit Opera House, or the Michigan Opera Theatre, and … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bayly Ranch, Cabernet Franc, California, I. Brand & Family, Paicines
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Etre Artiste Pour la Saint-Valentín
Being an artist for Valentine’s Day was the theme of a painting party that my Bride attended for the girls, that one of my cousins hosted at her house. The good news is they didn’t need to get a curly-haired … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Banfi, Brachetto, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Castello Banfi, Charmat Method, Italy, Rosa Regale, Spumante, Vigne Rogali
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Fine Wine Source – February 2024 Club Selections
Around the tenth of the month, is when you will always find me for sure at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as I always look forward to getting the wine club selections. It is always a mystery and … Continue reading
Another Night at Andiamo
We met our son and his wife at Andiamo in West Bloomfield, one of the restaurants that is kind of half way between our two houses. This particular restaurant is rather infamous as it was the Machus Red Fox that … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Italy, La Cala, Port, Porto, Portugal, Quinta da Vila Velha, Quinta das Lages, Quinta do Tua, Quinta dos Malvedos, Quinto do Vale de Malhadadas, Sardinia, Sella & Mosca, Tawny Ten Years Old, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, W. & J. Graham's
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An Arrow & Branch Tasting – Part Two
A wonderful wine tasting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and featuring the wines of Arrow & Branch Estate Vineyard of Napa Valley. The Contursis had developed a love for Bordeaux and the wines … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Arrow & Branch Estate Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Bekstoffer "Dr. Crane" Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Coombsville, Estate Vinyard, Heritage, Little Creek Vineyard, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Right Bank Blend, St. Helena, Stagecoach Vineyard
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Arrow & Branch Tasting – Part One
I had a very intense morning and I was not sure if I was going to make a tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, but the Gods approved and I was able to do a tasting of wines … Continue reading
Three Stellar Reds
Sometimes I have to pinch myself, to make sure that I am alive and not dreaming when I go to a tasting at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. After a tasting of a group … Continue reading
Thinking of Summer
As I have been shoveling snow, which is normal at this time of the year in Michigan, I am thinking of some wines that we tasted and brought home from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; when the weather … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Famille Berrouet, France, Gros Manseng, Herri Mina, Irouleguy, Jean-Claude Berrouet, Matic Wines, Petit Corbu, Petit Manseng, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon, Slovenia, Stajerska Slovenia
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A Birthday Lunch for My Bride’s Bestie
We went out and celebrated one of my Bride’s best friends who is not a relative, but they are perfect together. They were in the same industry forever, and they kind of worked together in the same companies; but it … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brut Rose, Chardonnay, Glera, Italy, Malbec, Malbech, Pinot Nero, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Santa Margherita, Vino Spumante
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“That Smells Like Three Bottles”
While I was doing my impromptu wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; another regular stopped in to pick up some replenishments for his home, and he just started grabbing some bottles and helping himself. He asked … Continue reading
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