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Tag Archives: Decoy
We Had Visitors
My Bride and I live in a suburb that was originally a township. I am not sure what the definition of a township is where you live, but originally in Michigan in meant thirty-six square miles or six miles by … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Merlot, Migration, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot
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And a Duckhorn Migration 1996
We were celebrating the August and September birthdays at one of the sister’s homes, as they have an inground swimming pool and the weekend might be the last hurrah for the season. Since, my Bride is one of five daughters … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Aire, Alicante Bouschet, Azal-Tinto, Borracal, Brancelho, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Decoy, Docal, Duckhorn Vineyards, Espadeiro, Espadeiro-Mole, Gazela, Grand-Noir, Labrusco, Merlot, Migration, Napa Valley, Padeiro-de-Basto, Pedral, Petit Verdot, Pical, Portugal, Rabo-de-Ovelha, Rose, Sogrape Vinhos, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira-Petra, Verdelho-Tinto, Vinhao, Vinho Verde Tinto
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Black Friday
The common story that is related about Black Friday is it is the first day of the year that the major department stores show a profit, after all the shenanigans that they play for the first eleven months of the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Martin Ray Vineyard and Winery, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
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A Couple of Good Cabs
I tend to write about many parties that we host or go to where wine is not the focal point of the affair, but it certainly adds to the festivities. Wine is usually well received as the beverage of choice … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Joel Gott, Sonoma County
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Another Graduation Party
The time of the year is upon us, where we get to celebrate our graduates. One of my cousin’s daughters was an honoree this year and they had a party at their house. There was a huge pavilion erected in … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignion, Carnivor, Central Coast, Clarksburg, Cryptic Red Wine, Cryptic Wines, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Luna, Menage a Trois, Merlot, Midnight, Napa Valley, North Coast, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Sangria, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trinchero Family Estates, Zinfandel
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A Dinner While Being Serenaded by a Big Band
Through out the years one makes friends that continue in your life. This was the case the other night, as a dear friend who is a wonderful saxophonist by avocation contacted us that his band was going to perform a … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Sonoma County
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A Couple of More Wines over the Weekend
There are times when we are surrounded by family and friends that do not have the same appreciation for wines that a wine drinker has. That does not mean that they should be shamed and actually they should be encouraged … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Leelanau Cellars, Michigan, Sonoma County, Winter White Peach Chill
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The Town Tavern in Royal Oak, Michigan
This past Sunday was a rather unusual day for me. My Bride was attending a memorial mass, and I was traveling to the far side of suburbs to a funeral home to pay my respects for a member of my … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Lock & Key Wine Company, Meritage, North Coast
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