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Tag Archives: France
Le G de Chateau Guiraud
In the old days, some of the grand houses in Sauternes used to make a Bordeaux Blanc Sec for themselves and some of their friends, because all the interest was in the Sauternes and the Noble Rot that they successfully … Continue reading
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Tagged Bordeaux Blanc Sec, Chateau Guirard, France, Le G de Chateau Guirard, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
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Another Raid on the Cellar
I keep trying to raid the cellar, especially for one of a kinds and potential old wines, both of which can be iffy. So far, we have had five bottles that had seen better days, so that is not too … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Blanquette, Blanquette de Limoux, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, France, Languedoc, Mauzac, Methode Traditionelle, Night Flight, Noiret, Ohio, Rockside Vineyards, Sieur d'Arques
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Some New French Wines to Taste
I lament that the wine industry has had to change the way business is conducted, though from the reports that I have seen, wine consumption is up since the lockdown began. So many businesses have been closed for periods of … Continue reading
Y is for Ygrec
When I was a kid we used to hear “Y because we love you” on black and white television, unless you were among the very fortunate to have a color television set at home. I just had a chance to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bordeaux, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", France, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
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One More Birthday Dinner
Every year for a series of months, I get to say that my Bride robbed the cradle and then for a series of months, I stay quiet. Do I like to tease? Of course, I do. If I don’t tease, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chinon, Couly-Dutheil, France, La Coulee Automnale, Loire Valley
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October 2020 Wine Club Selections
The month is almost over and I am just getting to discuss the wines from my local club, the Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. I am happy to say, that I was concerned that with the lockdowns and everything … Continue reading
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Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau L'Eglise Saget, Clarksburg, France, Masterwines, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Tortoise Creek Wines
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Two Splits
Splits, I am sure is a colloquial expression for a half-bottle of wine, and not a bowling term or a gymnastic pose that I am going to discuss. The half-bottles were much more prevalent years ago and I very seldom … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Jacques Blanc, Cotes du Rhone, Cuvee du Maitre, E. Guigal, France, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Syrah
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An Old and a Young White Burgundy
It was the day of the Vertical Wine Tasting Dinner and we were as prepared as we were going to be. The house was clean and orderly, the dishes were all set and so were the glasses. We decided to … Continue reading
Chateau Duhart-Milon 1998
Having a special wine dinner for six is enough of a challenge, without all of the craziness that occurs here naturally. We had the good fortune of getting a mixed vertical case from one of our favorite wineries and when … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Duhart-Milon, France, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac
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