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Tag Archives: Cain Vineyard and Winery
Christmas Eve 2021
It is always a wonderful time of the year to spend time with family and we do, even if it is frowned upon in this era. All of my life, the Christmas season is about family, food and good times … Continue reading
A Virtual OTBN
I accepted an open invitation on Social Media for a virtual “Open That Bottle Night.” It has become a much-lauded evening among wine drinkers and especially those that write blogs. Actually, this isn’t the first time that I have ventured … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot
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A Vertical of Cain Cuvee
The dinner was being served and the wine was all poured and allotted so that all six would enjoy Cain Cuvée wine equally. It was a bittersweet dinner, because Cain lost their structures and two years of wine due to … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Cuvee, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot
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Eight Bottles of Cain Five
Cain Five is the flagship of Cain Vineyard & Winery and rightfully so. Back in the day, only a few wineries were making blended wines and going after nuances and complexity in California, they were doing there own thing. I … Continue reading
Cain Cuvee Vertical
Cain Cuvee has been one of our favorite wines from the first time we tried it. When ever we can find it, in a store or even a restaurant, guess what, that is what is chosen. We affectionately call it … Continue reading
Cain Concept
Getting two cases Cain Vineyard & Winery wine, certainly put this house on high alert, and we were almost giddy waiting for the actual moment of delivery. From the first time that I had the wine, and then later when … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Concept, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, The Benchland
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Just Being Friendly
In case you never noticed, I like wine, and I like to talk about wine. I think that I am a rather friendly person, unless I get rubbed the wrong way; and then sometimes it is hard for me to … Continue reading
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Tagged Cain Concept, Cain Cuvee, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Napa Valley
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Cain Five and King Eider
The Gods were looking down upon me that rainy afternoon and they must have smiled in my direction while I was at Fine Wine Source in Livonia. Some days being a Raconteur in person, as well in print brings good … Continue reading
Two Early Gifts
At our house, you can tell that it is Christmas, because the whole main floor is fully decorated, even the table clothes are Christmas themed. Even the music is Christmas here with no commercial interruptions. If ever I have a … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Cuvee, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot
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MWWC #15: Success
The latest of the Monthly Wine Writing Challenge themes has been proffered. The theme is to be “success.” I have been pondering this theme for several days trying to come up with a suitable way to tackle it. It is … Continue reading