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Category Archives: Wine
Another Dinner at Chartreuse
The Park Shelton is not normally convenient for us, but it is ideal when we are on the grounds of Mid-Town, where the museums, including the Detroit Institute of Arts where we had just left, and the campus of Wayne … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brut Zero, Chardonnay, Cremant de Savoie, Cuvee Entre Amis, France, Jacquere, Jean-Francois Quenard, Pinot Noir, Vin de Savoie Cremant
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Cars as Art with Wine in Detroit
Detroit is surrounded by art, in more ways than you can imagine. My Bride and I needed a date day, and the cinema didn’t do it. We both enjoy museums and we have one of the leading art museums in … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Babich Wines White Label, California, Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Storypoint
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Willie Newman and Tre Son Winery
I remember the first time that I tasted Tre Son wines, was at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan back in 2018 and I was told that it was an exclusive to the wine shop. … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged 4 Hearts Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Tre Son, Zinfandel
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Willie Newman and Some Wines
I was attending a wine tasting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I realize that is not that unusual, because I tend to write about tastings often when I am there. This was a … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged 4 Hearts Vineyard, California, Chardonnay, Dunning Vineyards, Paso Robles, Tre Son, Willow Creek District
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Blame it on the Pacific Supply Chain
We went out to celebrate a birthday and we met another couple at a chain restaurant located in a very large shopping mall. They were doing quite a bustling business, and that particular mall, I am sure has survived all … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Genesis, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, The Hogue Cellars, Washington
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New Year’s Eve 2021/2022
It was dubbed the original “Amateur’s Night” by one of Hollywood’s most famous bad boys, Humphrey Bogart, who created the Rat Pack that eventually came to be associated with Frank and the boys. A different era, a different lifestyle and … Continue reading
A Friend Over for Christmas
As I have stated over the years, my Bride loves to invite people over for dinner. She always is concerned that if they are a widow or a widower that they are not eating properly. The Mother Hen syndrome, I … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Arcturos, Azienda Agricola Otella, Black Star Farms, Italy, Lugana, Michigan, Rose of Pinot Noir, Turbiana, Verdicchio
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Black Star Farms Winter Club Selection
Black Star Farms is rather unique in that it has vineyards and tasting room facilities on both peninsulas, so that they are kind of surrounding Traverse City which is kind of the focal point for all of the wineries in … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Blushed, Capella Vineyards, Chardonnay, Dry Sparkling Rose, Isidor's Choice, Marquette, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Michigan, Pinot Gris
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An Early Dinner
My Bride keeps in contact with plenty of her past associates and some have developed into long lasting friendships. She has groups of friends going back to the days when everyone and every business seemed to be located in downtown … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Ethos, Merlot, Washington
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A Retirement at Rocky’s
Not mine, as somehow, I just eased into a retirement mode after practicing for it, for several years, or so it seems. Not my Bride’s either, though she is chomping at the bit and making her plans for it. I … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brut, California, Chardonnay, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Piper Sonoma, Sonoma County
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