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Tag Archives: Maconnaise
Amore da Roma
You have to realize that I am an old dinosaur especially about old haunts in Detroit, which has always been my stomping ground. Some of the restaurants in Detroit were legendary and are part of the history of the town. … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Chardonnay, France, Louis Latour, Maconnaise, Maison Louis Latour
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What, No Cheeseburger?
I remember when I was a kid in grade school, I used to read the newspaper, actually I would read anything that I could get my hands on. There was an article back then about local celebrities who opined where … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged American, American Champagne, Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, France, Gruet Winery, La Carte, Macon-Lugny, Maconnaise, Methode Champenoise, New Mexico, Pinot Noir
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Leftovers Plus Two Wines
We are eating more leftovers in the last hundred days then I can ever recall. It is the lockdown mentality, we make a bigger dinner, so that we can enjoy the meal, maybe once or twice more after the initial … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, France, Fume Blanc, Les Genievres, Louis Latour, Macon Lugny, Maconnaise, Napa Valley, Robert Mondavi, Sauvignon Blanc
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Dinner at The Earle
I was enjoying my day in the sun, I guess you can say. We really had no plans, but all was going well. My Bride was enjoying it as much as I was, which is a good thing. During our … Continue reading
NOVI Chophouse, Three Wines and The Caller
The last time I was at the NOVI Chophouse it was in the Baronette Hotel, in Novi, it is now in the Crown Plaza Hotel, but still in Novi. The City of Novi has a curious history, especially about the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Ambre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chateau Desmirail, Collovray & Terrier, Domaine de Rancy, Domaine Deaux Roches, France, Grenache Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeo, Macon-Villages, Maconnaise, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Rivesaltes, Vin Doux Naturel
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Back to Boodles
You know the old expression “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it,” I think that is the perfect description for Boodles in Madison Heights, Michigan. You could walk or drive by it constantly without really noticing it, because it is … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Chardonnay, France, Knights Valley, Louis Jadot, Maconnaise, Pouilly-Fuisse, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County
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Some Wines to Get Dinner Going
While Ms. Yoga was in town, we were going to go try a new restaurant in Downtown Detroit. Ms. Yoga and my Bride were going to watch football at the stadium. Now you have to understand that at some unknown … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, Chateau Minuty, Cinsault, Cote de Provence, France, Grenache, La Cote Blanche, M de Minuty, Macon-Villages, Maconnaise, Syrah
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Ms. Yoga in Chartreuse
I have to admit that for all of the years that I have known Ms. Yoga, Chartreuse is not her color. She has gone through the shades of purple, pink and teal, but not Chartreuse, but we got her into … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Aragonez, Bourgogne Cotes de Beaune, Caroline Lestime, Chardonnay, Domaine de la Bongram, Domaine de Roally, Domaine Jean-Noel Gegnard, Douro, France, Maconnaise, Portugal, Quinta do Tedo, Sous Equisons, Tempranillo, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vire-Clesse
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A Quick Stop?
I had some errands to take care of, as it has been a hectic couple of weeks and I thought I would stop by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia to take a look around. I immediately greeted the owner … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Brut, Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon, Macon-Milly-Lamartine, Maconnaise, Montaudon, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Reims
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