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Tag Archives: Lebanon
We Had Two Non-Vintage Wines
After the appetizers, we had The Caller and his wife move into the dining room which was also renovated since they had been here last. It was fun, because he was looking at the room and trying to remember the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee X'eme Anniversaire Red, EL Ixsir, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Merlot, Napa 5 Five, Napa Valley, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Syrah
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Three Big Reds from Ixsir
We were coming down to the wire and a much-appreciated surprise was tossed into the mix, at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, as we were tasting wines from Ixsir Winery. Our guest host was Etienne Debbanne the Co-founder and … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Arinarnoa, Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, EL Ixsir, Grand Reserve, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Merlot, Syrah
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A Rosé and a Red from Ixsir
We were up to the middle two wines of a flight of six, poured and discussed by Etienne Debbanne the Co-founder and Chairman of Ixsir Winery of Lebanon at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Altitudes Red, Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Cinsault, grand Reserve Rose, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tempranillo
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Two Whites from Ixsir Winery
It was a delightful experience to be regaled by Etienne Debbanne, the Co-founder and Chairman of Ixsir Winery at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Ixsir Winery is considered to have the finest terroirs in … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Altitudes White, Batroun, Chardonnay, EL Ixsir White, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Muscat, Obaideh, Viognier
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Etienne Debbanne and Ixsir Winery
There are days that are more memorable than others, when I set food in my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source of Livonia. I mean they are all great days, but the other day I had a chance to … Continue reading
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Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuvee X'eme Anniversaire Red, EL Ixsir, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Merlot, Syrah
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Two Summer Wines
There are days when I walk into my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and every wine is a winner. Actually, that is every time I stop in, because they don’t carry the usual run-of-the-mill wines that are found … Continue reading
Chateau Musar 2013
The two Raconteurs thought we were done, but we had a lucky thirteenth unlisted wine to taste at the Fine Wine Source. Neither one of us complained and this was a wine that both of us had heard of, but … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bekkaa Valley, Beqaa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Chateau Musar, Cinsault, Gaston Hochar, Lebanon
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A Couple of Big Reds
When I wander into my local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source, I never know what may happen. There are times when it is a hive of activity, in which case, sometimes I decide to come back at a later … Continue reading
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Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee X'eme Anniversaire Red, EL Ixsir, Lebanon, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Syrah, Vine Hill Ranch VHR
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El Ixsir Cuvée X’eme Anniversaire Red NV
It was Christmas Day 2020 and it was just like the rest of the year, following the longest “15 Day Lockdown” known to man. My Bride had lectored at her church as usual, at the 9:00 AM mass, but it … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuvee X'eme Anniversaire Red, EL Ixsir, Lebanon, Merlot, Syrah
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Two New Blends
I have a total enjoyment of wines, and I have had people ask me why I would drink a blended wine over a single wine. Sometimes they give me a big stare when I tell them, that just because a … Continue reading
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Tagged Altitudes Red, Batroun, Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Enrico Santini, Italy, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Merlot, Montepergoli, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, Syrah, Tempranillo
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