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Tag Archives: Brunello di Montalcino
Two Different Sangiovese Wines
Imagine having two different wines from Tuscany, both pure Sangiovese and totally different from each other. That happened when I picked up these two wines from my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source, and it can get fun when … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Altesino, Bibi Graetz, Brunello di Montalcino, Casamatta Rosso, Italy, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT, Tuscany
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New Year’s Eve 2020
Somehow, I can’t see this new decade surpassing “The Roaring Twenties” of the last century. New Year’s Eve is one of those holidays that my Bride prefers to have at the house. I mean periodically I think of how nice … Continue reading
New Year’s Day 2018
New Year’s Day is a quiet day around here normally. I have a quirky superstition that what ever one does on New Year’s Day is what one will do for the rest of the year. Hence, I try to only … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Belleruche, Brunello di Montalcino, Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Italy, M. Chapoutier, Marchesi Antinori, Pian delle Vigne, Rose, Sangiovese, Syrah
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Two New Wines
As I have become more and more in semi-retirement mode, I guess the concept of dialing down on expenses is becoming apparent. I seem to be going to wine shops with less frequency and that is not fun, but then … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Italy, Kirkland Signature Series, Malbec, Merlot, Pauillac, Sangiovese
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A Chicago Memory
How can one not enjoy Social Media? I saw a post from the Gene & Georgetti restaurant announcing that Elizabeth Doyle was performing at their new location and it made me smile. First off, one has to realize that Chicago … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino, Burgundy, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, France, Grands Eschezeaux, Italy, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tuscany
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Sauce Bolognese and an Awesome Brunello
I like most people have an affinity for Italian cuisine, and I am very partial to a classic Bolognese Sauce as opposed to a Marinara Sauce. I think that I make a very good sauce, if I may be so … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Vigna Loreto
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Commerce Grill in Commerce, Michigan
The other day I was talking to someone and they mentioned that they live in Commerce, Michigan and it made me smile. The third member of the conversation was not aware of the community per se and asked where it … Continue reading
Some Red Wines over the Holidays
Between Christmas Eve and New Years Eve we had company over for three dinners. There were several different meal plans and everything worked out well. We enjoyed dinners of filets, pastas and pork tenderloins, along with assorted appetizers and desserts. … Continue reading
Gene & Georgetti – Chicago
During one of my semi annual buying trips to Chicago, one of the vendors asked if I wanted to go to the private party his company hosted during the show in a private room at this acclaimed restaurant. I told … Continue reading
Little Italy – Northville – Brunello di Motalcino
I remember the first time we went to Little Italy; it was off of the downtown in an old home that was retrofitted for a restaurant. All of the rooms on the main floor were configured for maximum seating for … Continue reading