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Tag Archives: France
Three Sparkling Wines for My Bride
When we were at “Sip & Shop” at Vertical Detroit restaurant, that is owned by my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; I was watching my Bride select three sparkling wines from a grouping of seven … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Albert Bichot, Auxerrois, Brut, Brut Rose, Carte d'Or Premier Cru, Champagne, Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Champagne Stephane Coquillette, Chardonnay, Chouilly, Cote Chalonnais, Cremant de Bourgogne, Cuis, Cuvee Rose, d'Ay, France, Gamay, Laurent-Perrier Group, Maconnaise, Mareuil/Ay, Montagne de Reims, Pinot Noir, Saignee, Tours-sur-Marne
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Another Wine Tasting Later That Day
My Bride and I had quite a Saturday together, after Sip & Shop at Vertical Detroit, we had a quick dinner downtown and then off to Livonia, for another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source. For those of you … Continue reading
Sip & Shop April 2024
My local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, held a wine tasting at their restaurant Vertical Detroit and call it “Sip & Shop.” This is the second one that they have held and we have attended. It was fun, because … Continue reading
It Was Thirty-One Years Ago
My Bride and I met thirty-one years ago, and I may have ambushed her about the date, as she was just waking up. Even though we are retired, she has volunteered to help her sister, who just acquired the company … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Airen, Arneis, Azienda Agricola Malvira, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Champagne Lete-Vautrain, Chardonnay, Cremant de Bourgogne, France, Malvira, Methode Traditionelle, Nebbiolo Bianco, Piedmont, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Renesio Vineyard, Roero, Ugni Blanc, Veuve Ambal
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Three from Chateau Figeac
The final notes on a wine tasting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Of the six wines up for tasting, five were from Chateau Figeac. Chateau Figeac was rated as Premier Grand Cru Classe … Continue reading
Three Unique Wines from Bordeaux
I received a text message from my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan inviting me for a special wine tasting. Sometimes, I have been known to enjoy impromptu wine tastings there as well; and this time … Continue reading
Easter 2024
My Bride must have had a premonition, because she started preparations for the dinner, a bit early, as we always have this discussion about the timeliness of the guests. I had just started my shower when the first of the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Carignan, Cline Family Cellars, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Maison Paul Jaboulet Aine, Marselan, Mourvedre, North Coast, Parallel 45, Rhone Valley, Seven Ranchlands, Syrah, Viognier
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The Dinner Reception for Clos du Clocher
It was quite an evening at Vertical Detroit commemorating the Centenary of vintages for Clos du Clocher of Pomerol, along with The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, and AHD Vintners based in Warren. Jim and Remy Lutfy were being excellent … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Clos du Clocher, France, Merlot, Pomerol
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A Centenary of Vintages of Clos du Clocher
The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan along with AHD Vintners celebrated a centenary of vintages for Clos du Clocher at Vertical Detroit. Jean-Baptiste Bourotte was front and center, as the great-grandson of Jean-Baptiste Audy the founder of Clos du … Continue reading