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Tag Archives: Argentina
Another Thanksgiving Eve
Another hectic day preceding an even more hectic day as we get ready for Thanksgiving. It is my Bride that does all of the Herculean tasks and I wisely try not to get in the way. I just try to … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Bodegas Esmeralda, Domaine Lafage, France, IGP Catalanes, Languedoc Rousillon, Malbec, Mendoza, Novellum, Syrah, Tilia
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Two from Mendoza
There was plenty of wine transported up to Crystal Mountain for the week, and that doesn’t even cover the extra wine runs that were done, while we were up there. For as many people that were up there, we didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Finca Flichman, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Mendoza, Merlot, Paisaje de Tupungato, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Vina Cobos Felino
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Dinghy’s
“Work is the curse of the Drinking Class” is one of the favorite expressions of a club member of mine, and sometimes it is so true. Here we are, up in the serene setting of Crystal Mountain and my Bride … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Malbec, Mendoza, Napa Valley, Oak Cask, Oak Knoll, Orin Swift Cellars, Roussanne, The Prisoner Wine Company, The Snitch, Trapiche
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The Caller Retired
We recently had the opportunity to have dinner with The Caller and his wife at Gravity Bar & Grill in Milford, Michigan. The Caller is one of my beloved cast of characters that I rely on for an occasional article … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Mendoza, Trivento, Trivento Golden Reserve
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Getting Situated
There is something calming about relaxing after a long ride, and six hours is really my maximum. I once did a thirteen-hour drive and I pondered if that was grounds for divorce, not really, but in the work environment, four … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carnivor, E&J Gallo, Gran Vino Tinto, Maipo Valley, Malbec, Mascota Vineyards, Mendoza, Petite Sirah, Unanime
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Vintner Grill
Our first night in Las Vegas and we were not able to see any of our children or grandchildren, so it was a date night. I had talked to our son earlier to map out some ideas during our stay … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Graffigna Centenario, Malbec, Padernal Valley, Reserve, San Juan
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