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Tag Archives: Columbia Valley
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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“And Why am I Mr. Pink”
I have to think of Steve Buscemi as soon as I see the name of this wine, and if you have seen Reservoir Dogs, you will understand the correlation. I recently picked up my August selections of wines from my … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged "And Why am I Mr. Pink", Columbia Valley, Sangiovese, Syrah, Underground Wine Project, Washington
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