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Tag Archives: Chenin Blanc
September 2023 Birthdays
We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself. My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect. Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood. If … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Charteau Marjosse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Domaine du Vieux, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Famille Joly, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Les Vieux Clos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Savennieres, Semillon, Syrah, Telegramme, Telegraphe, Vieux Telegraphe, Vignobles Brunier, Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant
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Surviving Over a Week in Vegas
When you go to Las Vegas to visit your children and not to gamble, it is a different mindset. The kids live in Summerlin and that is where we stay, about ten miles from The Strip. In 1952 Howard Hughes … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Amador County, California, Chenin Blanc, Famille Bougrier, France, IGP Val de Loire, Loire Valley, Shenandoah Vineyards, Sobon Estate, Viognier
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Sometimes, We Get Touted
Periodically, we get touted to try a restaurant, and a most of the time it happens to be a chain and I just don’t get that excited. I guess it was all the years of being an independent retailer, so … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chenin Blanc, Imagery Estate Winery, McManis Family Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, River Junction
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The Daxton Hotel
The other day we were out shopping in the city of Birmingham. Which has a charming downtown area, and one could walk around, shop, dine and drink. My perfect environment for a leisurely day out. We even did some shopping … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bernard Fouquet, Cantine Umberto Bortolotti, Chenin Blanc, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Cuvee de Silex, Domaine des Aubuisieres, France, Glera, Italy, Loire Valley, Prosecco di Conegliano-Vadobbiadene, Prosecco Superiore, Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Vouvray
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Our Last Night in Vegas
I am sure that anyone else that was writing an article with a title like that, would give you a spectacular night of revelry, drinking, gambling, dining and other hedonistic pursuits. Sorry, we were out there to visit the children … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Chenin Blanc, Domaine Champalou, France, La Cuvee les Fondraux, Loire Valley, Pineau de la Loire, Vouvray
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Domaine Huet Cuvée Constance
As we looked at our printed personalized wine tasting list, it appeared that the Wine Raconteur, Jr. and I had come to the end of our visit; and everyone knows that all good things eventually come to an end. It … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Chenin Blanc, Clos du Bourg, Cuvee Constance, Domaine Huet, France, Le Haut Lieu, Le Mont, Loire Valley, Vouvray
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Another Raid on the Cellar
I keep trying to raid the cellar, especially for one of a kinds and potential old wines, both of which can be iffy. So far, we have had five bottles that had seen better days, so that is not too … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Blanquette, Blanquette de Limoux, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, France, Languedoc, Mauzac, Methode Traditionelle, Night Flight, Noiret, Ohio, Rockside Vineyards, Sieur d'Arques
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