Tag Archives: Blanc de Blancs

L. Mawby Vineyards

Posted on July 30, 2015 by thewineraconteur

While up north at Crystal Mountain for a board meeting, the afternoon session is abbreviated so that many of the members can go golfing. I could hear the Siren call of the vineyards calling, so along with my Bride, came … Continue reading →

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A Couple of More Christmas Gifts

Posted on January 5, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I think my Bride got more gifts of wine, than I did this past season, which is a bit amusing. When we first met, she would drink some white wine, but usually drank Dewar’s, which she still enjoys. After meeting … Continue reading →

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Some Early Affordable Wines That I Tried

Posted on November 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I noticed that on my last trip to Louisville, there were a few popular priced wines that I tried, and some made me rethink about some of the wines that I tried when I was still a student.  Back then … Continue reading →

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L’Auberge de la Bastille in Windsor, Ontario

Posted on February 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This restaurant was owned by the same people as Ye Olde Steak House, but it was much more casual in atmosphere and it its cuisine.  I would say that L’Auberge de la Bastille was more of a bistro, before that … Continue reading →

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