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Tag Archives: France
A Night at Andiamo
It was going to be the last night that we would see My Favorite Daughter, as all good things come to an end. She was able to see some of the weather that she misses, since she lives in the … Continue reading
A Day of Meze
If any of you are Scrabble players or Crossword Puzzles, the word “meze” is probably a word that you have encountered. The words origin is lost in the annals of the world, but to the Armenians it means to eat … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Claret, Domaine Laroque, France, IGP Cite de Carcassonne, Languedoc, Malbec, Monterey, Petit Verdot, Scheid Vineyards
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My Bride Gets Some Gifts
My Bride had another birthday, which is much better than not having another birthday. We celebrate often and she likes to announce that this is for my birthday and stuff like that. For the two of us, it is hard … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Chardonnay, France, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Pierre Laforest, Vin de Pays d'OC
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A 24’th Anniversary
Some would say, it would never happen, but it did; and actually, I think I all but proposed the first night, but that would throw the count off. We did the entire nine yards and why not and it has … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Alexander Valley, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, France, La Cote Blanche, Livermore Valley, Macon-Villages, Merlot, Murrieta's Well, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, The Spur, Wente Family Estate, Wetzel Family Estate
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Two Reds from my Club
The month of October was so fleeting and hectic for me, on so many levels that I almost forgot to pick up the club selections from the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. They were quite busy in the shop, … Continue reading
A New Italian Restaurant
I don’t know if you are like me, but I tend to read articles in the newspapers and in the slick paper magazines about new restaurants and trends. I guess I am old fashioned, and by now you know that, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brut Rose, Cremant D'Alsace, France, Lucien Albrecht, Methode Champagne, Pinot Noir
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