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Tag Archives: Graciano
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
Posted in Wine
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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Tank Garage Dinner-Final Courses
Tank Garage Winery sent me some four bottles to sample and to review, and some people would have just enjoyed them when they received them. I remember doing a virtual wine tasting and at least one of the reviewers admitted … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Dopamine, Graciano, Malbec, Merlot, Red Blend, Red Wine, Syrah, Tank Garage Winery, Tempranillo, Wild Eyes
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A Casual First Day in Vegas
Our first day in Las Vegas was a rather quiet day, much different from what most people envision a trip to Vegas to be, and much different, even from my early days. We were still maintaining Detroit time as a … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged CVNE Cune, Graciano, Gran Reserva, Italy, Mazuelo, Pinot Grigio, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Santa Margherita, Spain, Sud Tirol, Tempranillo, Trentino-Alto Adige, Valdadige DOC
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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
Posted in Wine
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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Chili and Rioja
Major Clipton: “Are they both mad? Or am I going mad? Or is it the sun? Another day in someone’s version of utopia and we are making the most of it. I have been in a funk, but I think … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Graciano, Marques de Riscal, Mazuelo, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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February Birthdays 2020
For any of you that even casually read these articles, you have noticed that once a month, we all get together to celebrate all of the birthdays within the month for the immediate family. There are some aberrations to this … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Alavesa, Arcturos, Artuke Bodegas y Vinedos, Black Star Farms, Dry Riesling, Graciano, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Pies Negros, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo
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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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