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Tag Archives: California
Chartreuse
Chartreuse is a color, a digestif and all found in a restaurant by the same name. It is a very quaint restaurant in the corner of the Park Shelton and it looks upon the Detroit Institute of Arts. It has … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bench, Brack Mountain Wine Company, Broc Cellars, California, Carignan, Love Red, North Coast, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, Syrah, Valdiguie
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The Park Shelton
After going to the Detroit Institute of Arts we walked across the street to have dinner at Chartreuse restaurant in the legendary Park Shelton. This was a hotel back in the day, famed for having Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo … Continue reading
He Scores
Have you ever wondered what is poured into a Stanley Cup when the big hockey game is finished? The people at D. Vine Wine that were at a wine tasting the other night, had a chance to find out, and … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Coombsville, Napa Valley, St. Helena, Vineyard 36
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A Night with Jason Earnest
A hockey night at D. Vine Wines with no Don Cherry, in fact we had the finance partner for the evening and he was passionate about the wines. I mean Detroit is a hockey town and has been forever. The … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Coombsville, f, Foundation, Napa Valley, St. Helena, Vineyard 36
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Vineyard 36
Hockey and wine, go together, just ask Tim Gleason #6 and Cam Ward #30 who are partners with Jason Earnest in Vineyard 36 from Napa Valley. The two hockey players combined their jersey numbers to create the name of the … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Cross Check, Merlot, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Petite Verdot, Syrah, Unmask, Vineyard 36, Zinfandel
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Two Great Reds
The other day I decided to go to another wine tasting, I only go if I am free. You would think that since I always write about wines that I would center my life around wine events, but that is … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Alexander Valley, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Ferrari-Carano, Napa Valley, Prevail Back Forty, Syrah, Vice Versa Wine
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The Wedding Reception
We arrived at the hall, and I looked for our table assignment and then it dawned on me, the theme of the wedding colors – The Detroit Tigers. That is what I get for being a jock, and I am … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Lambrusco, Liberty Creek Winery, Merlot, Riunite
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An Afternoon Wedding
We recently went to an afternoon wedding that we were look forward to, to celebrate the forthcoming nuptials. The event was looked forward to by the families on my Bride’s side and even her Sister from Louisville was coming in … Continue reading
A Night in Traverse City
Every now and then I am the omniscient writer of these pages, as I get the information second hand, but I still try to show how wine adds or betters the moment. My Bride had to go to Traverse City … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Redwood Creek, White Zinfandel
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