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Tag Archives: Livermore Valley
A 24’th Anniversary
Some would say, it would never happen, but it did; and actually, I think I all but proposed the first night, but that would throw the count off. We did the entire nine yards and why not and it has … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Alexander Valley, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, France, La Cote Blanche, Livermore Valley, Macon-Villages, Merlot, Murrieta's Well, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, The Spur, Wente Family Estate, Wetzel Family Estate
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Valentine’s Day
Holidays, no matter how noble, are nights that we normally try to avoid eating out at restaurants. Actually, there are so many holidays that are really family oriented, so it gives us a reason to have a big party at … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Alexander Valley, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Knights Valley, Livermore Valley, Louis Mel Vineyard, Malbec, Merlot, Murrieta's Well, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Riesling, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County, The Spur, Upshot Red Blend, Wente Family Estate, Zinfandel
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Murrieta’s Well Reds
We were coming up to the final two wines on the virtual wine tasting organized by Snooth featuring the wines of Murrieta’s Well with the guest speaker Robbie Meyer, their winemaker. I think that I was kind of getting with … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Livermore Valley, Malbec, Merlot, Murrieta's Well, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Small Lot, The Spur
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A Night with Robbie Meyer
Robbie Meyer is the winemaker at Murietta’s Well and while I did not have an actual meeting with, through the arrangements of Snooth, I along with forty-three other wine bloggers we did a virtual wine tasting. I was actually enthralled … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Counoise, Dry Rosé, Grenache, Livermore Valley, Mourvedre, Murrieta's Well, Orange Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, The Whip, Viognier
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A Virtual Wine Tasting
A little while ago, I was approached by a representative from Snooth, if I would be interested in participating with forty-three other wine bloggers in a virtual wine tasting. I was intrigued, flattered and scared. I mean, I am probably … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Livermore Valley, Louis Mel Vineyard, Murrieta's Well, Sauvignon Blanc, Small Lot, Wente Family Estate
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Another Outing to The Courthouse Grille
My dinner club had another meeting the other night and we found ourselves venturing to a venue for the third time, The Courthouse Grille in Plymouth, Michigan. I have given a short history of the changes that I recall on … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Valley, Concannon Vineyard, Conservancy, Livermore Valley
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