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Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon
Another Outing to The Courthouse Grille
My dinner club had another meeting the other night and we found ourselves venturing to a venue for the third time, The Courthouse Grille in Plymouth, Michigan. I have given a short history of the changes that I recall on … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Valley, Concannon Vineyard, Conservancy, Livermore Valley
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Garage Grill & Fuel Bar in Northville, Michigan
Holidays and special event days, can create havoc on restaurants. There have been times when the regular menu has been usurped and a “special menu” to commemorate the day has been introduced. Since we tend to dine out frequently, we … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Cuvee, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Meritage, Merlot, Petit Verdot
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Stonehouse in Escanaba
Whenever I hear the city of Escanaba, I and most people, especially from Michigan, think of the play that Jeff Daniels wrote and premiered at his Purple Rose Theater in Chelsea “Escanaba in da Moonlight” which was later made into … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged "Bordeaux of South America", Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Maipo Valley, Santa Rita Reserva
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An Eclectic Set of Wines
Once in a while, when you are with friends at a location, you encounter a couple of wines during a good time. Sometimes the occasion is just a mini-party or a reason to have a drink and some laughs and … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cable Car Vineyards, Cachapoal Valley, California, Castillo de Molina, Chile, Lodi, Merlot, Rapel Valley
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Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee 2010
A little while ago, I had the chance to enjoy this wine with some friends and it was a fine time. We were enjoying the afternoon and everybody was happy. We opened this bottle and we enjoyed the richness of … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Malbec, Merlot, Mountain Cuvee, Petit Verdot, Sonoma County, Syrah, Zinfandel
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From the Land of Tequila
I am sure that most of you, like me, when you think of Mexico, you think of Tequila and Margaritas. I like mine with salt on the rim of the glass and on the rocks, while my Bride prefers a … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Baja California, Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa Pedro Domecq, Chateau Domecq, LA Cetto, Merlot, Mexico, Nebbiolo, Valle de Guadalupe, Vino Tinto
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A New Cabernet Sauvignon for Me
The Christmas Holiday season has created havoc with everyone’s diets, but that is fine. There was a big dinner for the families at a restaurant that I have written about several times already, usually with my dinner group, but my … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Michael Mondavi Family Estate, Napa Valley, Oberone Wines
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A Few More Wine Gifts from Friends
As I have stated before, and I am sure that other wine lovers can concur, that there are a lot of people that are hesitant to try to buy a bottle of wine for us as gifts. Some people are … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Contempo, Hess Select, Inferno, Merlot, Monterey, Napa Valley, Red Wine, Syrah, Walker
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A Couple of Early Christmas Gifts
It is that time of year, when the cellar will get raided for some gifts to give over the Christmas season. The funny thing is that the wines seem to go in cycles, in what seems to go out each … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Campaccio, Canada, Icewine, Italy, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Peller Estates, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, Terrabianca, Toscana IGT
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A Taste of Monterey
Since this is December, the latest package of wines arrived at my house. This is a wine shipment that I always look forward to, perhaps not the bill, but the wine. A Taste of Monterey is a wine shop/wine club … Continue reading