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Tag Archives: Grenache Noir
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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Fine Wine Source Club June 2022
The month of June was the Trifecta for wine club selections as I also picked up from my local club The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I always enjoy the curated selection from my shop, and a chance to … Continue reading
Domaine la Sobilane Rivesaltes
At my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, I encountered a wonderful treat on one of my visits. You may have noticed that I stop there frequently, but I am used to the concept of customer service, an idea … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Domaine la Sobilane, France, Grenache Noir, Languedoc-Roussillon, Rivesaltes, Roussillon
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A Couple of Christmas Gifts
I some how have just given up, ever trying to keep the articles in a somewhat chronological manner, I am just not that organized. It is hardly because I am unappreciative, it is just keeping the articles rolling, is sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Boutinot Wines, France, Grenache Noir, Les Coteaux Schisteux, Seguret Cotes du Rhone Villages, Syrah
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Domaine LaFage
It is just amazing what you will find when you go tasting wines, and I try to taste wines as often as I can. When I first started my wine education back in high school, I had the lofty goal … Continue reading
Riveyrac Rivesaltes
When I am at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source, I never know what I may end up tasting, and that is what is exciting. Though I try to not make a pest of myself, I do like … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged France, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, Languedoc-Roussillon, Les Cuvees des Aigles, Rivesaltes, Riveyrac
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Le George
The metropolitan Detroit area is the home for the largest Middle Eastern population outside of the Middle East. Suffice it to say that there are plenty of Arabic style restaurants in the area. There is one in the area that … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Beqaa Valley, Caves de Cerca, Cinsault, Famega, Grenache Noir, Le Colombier, Lebanon, Massaya, Minho, Portugal, Syrah, Tempranillo, Tinta Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca
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Easter Eve 2017
Twas the night before Easter and all through the house…Oh I think that I have my holidays mixed up. One of my cousins has taken it upon herself a Herculean task of having all of the cousins for Easter Eve … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Grenache Noir, Monterey, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sinecure, Sonoma County
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“Never Dream Alone”
We were all sitting at one of the tables at D. Vine Fine Wines having a grand old time, and isn’t that what wine should all be about? One of the joys of being at a wine bar is to … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Grenache Noir, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Syrah Noir, Tank Garage Winery, Zinfandel
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My Recent Shipment from Monterey
I periodically write about the wine shipments that I get from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey.” I always look forward to them as it is a chance for me to get some selections that would be impossible to … Continue reading