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Tag Archives: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
“It’s My Birthday” Part Two
Ms. Yoga was taking Charleston by storm with, no prisoners as we were going to make a day of it, until her birthday dinner. It looked like rain, but as the three of us left the Renaissance Hotel for another … Continue reading
A Walk to Mission Point
There is so much to see and enjoy on Mackinac Island, especially if it is your first time there. We have been there many times and I think that we have stopped at every shop and tourist attraction on the … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Castello Sternati, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Houchart, Famille Quiot, France, Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Grenache Noir, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Syrah, Tibouren
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Two from Livio Felluga
While I was doing a wine tasting with an Instagram blogger at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, we had a chance to try another two wines that were not on the original curated wine … Continue reading
Shades of the Old Neighborhood
At the end of my old neighborhood was Patton Park, named after General George “Blood and Guts” Patton, one of the military heroes of World War II. The Park was famous in the day, because after the Independence Day parade, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Colli Orientali de Friuli DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, Livio Felluga, Pinot Grigio
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Bar Louie
Bar Louie is a restaurant that normally my Bride and one of her former coworkers go to, for get-togethers about once a month. She actually has a couple of different places that she uses for different coworkers as she does … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Charmat Method, delle Venezie IGT, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Glera, Italy, Lumina, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Ruffino, Sparkling Rose, Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto
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February Birthdays
It seemed like it was just immediately after we came back from Las Vegas, it was time to celebrate the February birthdays and the one celebrant in March. It was a rather hectic week and we were back doing I … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, St. Supery
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Ornella Molon and Vigna Traverso
Recently I received a message through Social Media from a young lady that I went to high school with. She was telling me how her cousin was in town traveling with his colleague, as they are in marketing and sales … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Campo di Pietra, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, Ornella Molon, Treviso, Veneto, Vigna Traverso
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Brengman Brothers
The last of our winery stops on a whirlwind tour of Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan was a bit abbreviated, because we were trying to get back to the resort for dinner. I have to say that Brengman Brothers requires another … Continue reading
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Tagged Brengman Brothers, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, Chardonnay, Dagudscht, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Leelanau Peninsula, Merlot, Michigan, Muscat New York, Muscat Ottonel, Nathan Rose Private Label, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Refosco, Riesling, Rotgipfler, Runaway Hen, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Valpanera, Viognier
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A Trip to Fleming’s in Birmingham, Michigan
We recently had a chance to catch up with an old friend, outside of her professional world, at Fleming’s Steak House in Birmingham, Michigan. We were meeting her and her new friend and we decided to have dinner in the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Australia, Benvolio, Friuli-Grave, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Henry's Drive Vignerons, Italy, Morse Code Winery, Pinot Grigio, Shiraz, South Australia
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A Leisurely Day in Plymouth and a New Restaurant
The Plymouth Art Fair was going on, and the weather was obliging. We decided to make a day of it in the charming city of Plymouth, Michigan. The art fair seems to keep growing in size, as there were more … Continue reading
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