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Tag Archives: Barolo
Cello
It was a long time coming, but at Cello in downtown Howell, we met The Caller and his wife. There is no one that has missed this couple more than my Bride and I. Since they have both retired, they … Continue reading →
Posted in Dining, Wine
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Tagged Alessandro Berselli, Barolo, Chardonnay, Gardiz, Glera, Italy, L'Altro, Langhe, Piedmont, Pio Cesare, Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Tenuta Arbeta, Veneto
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When Its Least Expected
There was an old television show in black and white called Candid Camera and I purloined the title from their song. Periodically I am surprised when I get gifts, I give out gifts, especially in the Christmas season, without a … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barolo, Graciano, Italy, Marques de Riscal, Mazuelo, Nebbiolo, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo, Vietti Castiglione
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A Couple of Barolos
I am like a kid in a candy store when I am at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I talk about how I go in and do some wine tastings, and before anyone thinks that I am getting anything … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barolo, Italy, Monchiero Roche di Castiglione Falleto, Monchiero Vini, Nebbiolo, Poderi Luigi Einaudi, Terlo
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Two Italians
I guess from almost the start of my wine appreciation journey, the wines of Italy have always been one of the cornerstones of my education process. I mean there is not one country that I will ever know completely and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barolo, Cepparello, Cordero di Montezemolo, Isole e Ollena, Italy, Monfalletto, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, Toscana IGT, Tuscany
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A Birthday at Vincenzo’s
While we were in Louisville, we went out to celebrate our nephew’s girlfriend’s birthday and she was turning twenty-one. I know for most it is a big celebration, but back in the day, I was never carded, so my birthday … Continue reading →
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Tagged Azienda Agricola Gianfranco Alssandra, Barolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Le Volte dell'Ornellaia, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, Toscana IGT
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Two from the Continent
There I was trying some new wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia and I was just amazed at the range of wines that were being offered. With the use of the Coravin system the wines poured were all … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barolo, Bodegas Eguren Reinares, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla VT, Eguren Ugarte, Italy, Monchiero Roche di Castiglione Falleto, Monchiero Vini, Nebbiolo, Spain, Tempranillo
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Debbie Reynolds and Le Cirque
I have been going off and on to Las Vegas for years, more so nowadays to visit two of my children and five grandchildren that live there. Some more astute vacationers select their times to coincide with a show by … Continue reading →
