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Tag Archives: Columbia Valley
Christmas Dinner with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. 2022 Part Two
While we were all enjoying our wonderful dinner with our hosts The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his charming Bride, our host went and opened up another bottle of wine, while we were still nibbling away at all the food that … Continue reading
Blame it on the Pacific Supply Chain
We went out to celebrate a birthday and we met another couple at a chain restaurant located in a very large shopping mall. They were doing quite a bustling business, and that particular mall, I am sure has survived all … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Genesis, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, The Hogue Cellars, Washington
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Two Different Mimosas
There is just something civilized about having a Mimosa, perhaps it is just tweaking the nose of the people that say “a meal without wine is just breakfast.” Now I know that some people disagree with me, as they are … Continue reading
Everything, but the Kitchen Sink
For years, one of the most famous restaurant chains across America, never had a location in Michigan, so we got used to the idea of at least having a fast lunch at least once a trip to Las Vegas, especially … Continue reading
Vigil and Dinner
The walls and roof did not collapse or cave in, because I stepped into a church, which is a good thing. We attended an Easter Vigil Mass, which is also called a Paschal Vigil to watch our nephew finish his … Continue reading
L’Ecole No. 41 Merlot 2000
I am not going back to school, but that is the first wine that I had since I made it to the ripe old age of 66. Some people I know try to fudge their age or forget a year, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, L'Ecole No. 41, Merlot, Washington
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Dead Canyon Ranch Red Blend
It wouldn’t be right, if I didn’t write about the domestic offering from my wine club, the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and this is one of the July offerings, even though I know that we are in August. … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Dead Canyon Ranch, Horse Heaven Hills, Malbec, Mercer Estates, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Syrah, Washington
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Brunch, Dinner, Zoom and Wine
Capt. Richard N. Jenson: What are you doing there, soldier? Soldier getting up from floor: Trying to get some sleep, sir. Patton: Well, get back down there, son. You’re the only son of a bitch in this headquarters who knows … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Glera, Italy, La Marca Winery, Prosecco, Washington
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