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Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon
Two From Daou Vineyards
Wandering around the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival at Tivoli Village was a great time, especially since we could walk back to our casino hotel. I know that I have mentioned the wines so far, but there was plenty … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bodyguard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Daou Vineyards, Merlot, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot
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Fine Wine Source October 2022 Club Wine Selections
We just flew back home, and I had to stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to get the October Selections of the Wine Club. It happens to be the best bargain I have found and I have … Continue reading
House of Pure Vin
While we were still celebrating my birthday, and yes, I do like to prolong the celebration, we had some time between Vicente’s for lunch and Immersive Klimt. We wandered around Downtown Detroit and there was a wine bar, that was … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clarence Dillon Wine Group, Clarendelle, France, Merlot, Rose
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September Birthdays 2022
This was going to be a litmus test, as this was going to be the first family get-together since my Mother-in-Law passed away. My Bride went overboard trying to make it special as she views herself as the peacemaker, and … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Artemis, Blackjack Pasture, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Galante Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
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Mission Impossible Worked
Jim Phelps would have been impressed, especially when there were several times that I thought the cat had been let out of the bag. As I walked up along side of her with two bags of wine, I knew that … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Blason D'Issan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau D'Issan, France, Margaux, Merlot, Michigan, Sur Lie Chardonnay
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A Retirement Party on the River
Not for me, I have been retired and in fact, we never even recorded the day or anything, it just kind of happened. My younger brother retired and his wife had a surprise retirement party for him. She did a … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cupcake Vineyards, delle Venezie IGT, Pinot Grigio, The Wine Group
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Fine Wine Source Club June 2022
The month of June was the Trifecta for wine club selections as I also picked up from my local club The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I always enjoy the curated selection from my shop, and a chance to … Continue reading
We Had Visitors
My Bride and I live in a suburb that was originally a township. I am not sure what the definition of a township is where you live, but originally in Michigan in meant thirty-six square miles or six miles by … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Merlot, Migration, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot
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May 2022 Club Selections
It always feels to me that I am over due for a visit to my local wineshop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, even if I am tripping over some cases of wine at the house. Today was just … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Airfield Estates, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Mulderbosch Vineyards, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Washington, Yakima Valley
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Mother’s Day 2022
It is a holiday that is popular and celebrated around the world. It is also a day that seems to get more chaotic each year, as we try to make plans. For restaurants, it is a powerhouse of a holiday, … Continue reading