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Tag Archives: Garnacha
Argiolas and Two IGT Wines
Antonio Argiolas was concluding his wine tasting presentation at The Royce wine bar in Downtown Detroit. In the old days IGT would have had people shy away, thinking it was mere “table wine” until things changed dramatically in Italy. Now … Continue reading
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Tagged Argiolas, Bovale Sardo, Cannonau, Cardanera, Carignan, Carignane, Carignano, Garnacha, Grenache, Isola dei Nurachi IGT, Malvasia Nera, Sardinia, Turriga
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Argiolas Featuring Monica and Cannanou Grapes
It was an interesting wine tasting conducted by Antonio Argiolas representing Argiolas wines of Sardinia. The tasting was being held at The Royce, a wine bar in Downtown Detroit. Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Ocean and … Continue reading
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Tagged Argiolas, Bovale Sardo, Cannonau, Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, Carignan, Carignane, Carignano, Carinena, Costera, Garnacha, Grenache, Monica, Monica di Sardegna DOC, Muristellu, Perdera, Sardinia
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Two From La Rioja Alta S.A.
I have had a love affair with Rioja for the last fifty years and I think they are well aware of it at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I mean back when I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Garnacha, Graciano, Gran Reserva 904, Grenache, La Rioja Alta S.A., Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja, Rioja Orientale, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo, Vina Ardanza Reserva
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A Rioja Reserva and a Campo de Borja
It is always a great time when I am at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I was attending a special wine tasting that was set up for an Instagram blogger that I had originally … Continue reading
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Tagged Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Bodegas Campo Viejo, Campo de Borja, Domecq Bodegas, Garnacha, Graciano, Grenache, Mazuelo, Pernod Ricard, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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Stufato di Frutti di Mare
One day in one of my enjoyable trips to my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, I was just getting ready to leave and I got waylaid. Now I realize that it sounds peculiar that I … Continue reading
Catching Up with The Caller at Dinner
Attempting to get together with The Caller is harder than finding a smooth road in Michigan. Since, the moment that he and his charming wife both retired, they may have to hire a full time Social Secretary. We actually made … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Campo de Borja, Cortese, Franco Serra, Garnacha, Gavi, Grenache, Italy, Piedmont, Spain
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Alto Moncayo Veraton
Another trip down Memory Lane, courtesy of my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source. It really is interesting to see how, if any, vintages can affect a wine. I was in retail, my entire career, so I can understand … Continue reading
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Tagged Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Campo de Borja, Garnacha, Grenache, Spain, Veraton
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A Birthday Toast
We had a chance to witness the ravages of utter destruction that occurred to one of our favorite restaurants, because of the harridan’s draconian rules. We were going to originally have a birthday dinner, but the honoree has been working … Continue reading
Two from Marqués de Murrier
With all that is going on, and since so many places have been shut down, if I can I try to make it a point to stop at my local wine shop to help in my small way at The … Continue reading
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Tagged Castillo Ygay, Finca Yguay, Garnacha, Graciano, Gran Reserva Especial, La Plana, Marques de Murrieta, Mazuelo, Rioja, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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Piccata and Penelope
Lt. Col. Korn, XO: All you have to do is be our pal. Col. Cathcart: Say nice things about us. Lt. Col. Korn, XO: Tell the folks at home what a good job we’re doing. Take our offer Yossarian Col. … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Campo de Borja, Garnacha, Grenache, Penelope Sanchez, Spain, Syrah
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