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Tag Archives: Coombsville
The Graduation Dinner Continues
It was fun watching our grandson indulge in one of his grandfather’s quirky enjoyments. I would venture to say that most teenagers don’t go out on a regular basis for fine dining, in fact over the years, we have discovered … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chateau Maucoil, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Coombsville, Dolce, Far Niente, France, Grenache, Late Harvest, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Nickel & Nickel, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah
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Celani Family Vineyards The Family and Ardore
Even the best of times at a tasting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan has to come to an end. Tom Celani from Celani Family Vineyards was holding court and it was a joy … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Ardore, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Coombsville, Napa Valley, The Family
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“Let’s Go to John’s Store”
“Let’s go to John’s store” was the rallying cry, Ms. Yoga was calling out. Now in the old days, that meant that they wanted to go to the store where I was the manager, so they could get some quality … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Carbone, Chardonnay, Coombsville, Domaine Louis Michel & Fils, Favia Winery, France, Napa Valley, Petit Chablis
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Two Distinct Chardonnays
My Bride and I were killing some time at The Fine Wine Source after the tasting with Tom Celani, as we were waiting for Tom to autograph the bottles. We wandered over to another tasting area and tried some other … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Chablis Premier Cru, Chardonnay, Coombsville, Domaine Patrick Piuze, Failla, France, Les Minots, Napa Valley, Vaillons
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Celani Cab and Ardore
I was standing next to Tom Celani and tasting his wines at The Fine Wine Source and God must have been smiling upon at that moment. The heavens were aligned and it was a delightful moment. The wine tastings at … Continue reading
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Tagged Ardore, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Coombsville, Napa Valley
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Arrow & Branch Two Red Blends
There I was getting ready to try two different vintages of Arrow & Branch Red Blend wines while I was at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I mean how can you not enjoy yourself when you are tasting some … Continue reading
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Whenever I am at a wine tasting, I always look forward to the last two wines, as I hope to find something interesting. Sitting at the wine bar at D. Vine Fine Wines with my Bride all eager as well. … 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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