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Tag Archives: Graciano
Two Marquises
In the United States, peerage ranking is not really taught, so suffice it to say that a Marquis is a nobleman below a Duke, but above an Earl or a Count. The most famous Marquis known in the United States … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Crianza, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Marques de Caceres, Marques de Riscal, Mazuelo, Rioja, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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Aerie
Aerie is the most fitting name for a restaurant that sits atop the Tower at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. While the resort sounds like it should be in Traverse City, it is actually a bit north of there … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bronco Wine Company, CVNE Cune, France, Graciano, Gran Reserva, Loire Valley, Mazuelo, Pouilly Fume, Quintessence, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain, Tempranillo
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Back to Grape Street
A little free time while in Las Vegas we went to Downtown Summerlin which is a quaint outdoor shopping mall anchored by some large department stores and the usual mix of specialty stores that one can find anywhere in the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Graciano, Miner Family Winery, Naggiar Vineyards, Ontanon, Paso Robles, Rioja Reserva, Sierra Foothills, Spain, Steinbeck Vineyards, Tempranillo, Viognier
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Christmas Day
For everyone that celebrates Christmas, while the holiday is so special, it is also hectic. For those that are having big dinners at their home, it is an all-day affair of cleaning and cooking. For others, it is traveling to … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Cook's California Champagne, CVNE Cune, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Mazuelo, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Rioja Reserva, Tempranillo
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Banda Azul
Rioja wines were one of the first wines that I was touted towards when I first started learning about wines, if I wasn’t going to have a Medoc. I mention this because, I had just read an article by Thomas … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Banda Azul, Carignan, Crianza, Federico Paternina, Garnacha, Graciano, Grenache, Mazuelo, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo
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Lucy & The Wolf
Lucy & The Wolf is next door to my favorite cobbler and artisan in Northville, Michigan. Lucy & The Wolf is one of the tapas style or small plate type of restaurants that are popping up here in the area … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Finca Yguay, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Marques de Murrieta, Mazuelo, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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