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Tag Archives: Malbec
Scheid Reserve Claret
The second bottle that I removed from the carton from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey” was Scheid Vineyards Reserve Claret 2012. I have heard and read plenty of accolades for Scheid Vineyards and I actually have four different … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Claret, Malbec, Monterey, Petit Verdot, Scheid Vineyards
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Mint 29
Traditionally when my Favorite Daughter is in town, we take her to one of her prized memories of restaurants in Dearborn, Michigan where she grew up. Alas the town is not the same, the so-called leaders of the community are … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Calistoga, Cantine Vedova, Casa Farive, Glera, Italy, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Paoletti Winery, Petit Verdot, Piccolo Cru, Prosecco, Prosecco Superiore
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Two from Mendoza
There was plenty of wine transported up to Crystal Mountain for the week, and that doesn’t even cover the extra wine runs that were done, while we were up there. For as many people that were up there, we didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Finca Flichman, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Mendoza, Merlot, Paisaje de Tupungato, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Vina Cobos Felino
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Dinghy’s
“Work is the curse of the Drinking Class” is one of the favorite expressions of a club member of mine, and sometimes it is so true. Here we are, up in the serene setting of Crystal Mountain and my Bride … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Malbec, Mendoza, Napa Valley, Oak Cask, Oak Knoll, Orin Swift Cellars, Roussanne, The Prisoner Wine Company, The Snitch, Trapiche
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A New Wine Club
We just signed on for the monthly wine club at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. You may have noticed that I mention them if I go to a promotional wine tasting or sometimes I just go in to … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Almansa, Black Label, Bodegas Piqueras, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Castilla La Mancha, Malbec, Mendocino County, Merlot, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Ray's Station Winery, Spain, Syrah
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