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Tag Archives: Malbec
Wine Club October 2021
I had to get to my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, to pick up the new wine club selections. Actually, I think this is the first time that I went on the same day, that I … Continue reading
Cuvee Kristin and Sweet Isla
The first official winetasting at The Fine Wine Source was coming to an end for us, but it was going on for another day at the shop. Korbin Ming did an excellent job, even with his flying in that morning … Continue reading
Only 25 Cases Made
Twenty-five cases of wine, is one barrel of wine, and we had a chance to try not one, but two different wines made in these numbers at the Korbin Kameron wine tasting at the Fine Wine Source. For years, when … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Semillon, Sonoma County
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Wine Club July 2021
My local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source issued their two selections for the month. I am proud to say that this fine institution probably survived during the economic upheaval of the last almost two years by our harridan’s fiats, … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Airfield Estates, Bombshell, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Gamay, La Vignette, Malbec, Merlot, Red Blend, Rose, Syrah, Thierry Delauney, Touraine, Washington, Yakima Valley
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Tank Garage Dinner-Final Courses
Tank Garage Winery sent me some four bottles to sample and to review, and some people would have just enjoyed them when they received them. I remember doing a virtual wine tasting and at least one of the reviewers admitted … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Dopamine, Graciano, Malbec, Merlot, Red Blend, Red Wine, Syrah, Tank Garage Winery, Tempranillo, Wild Eyes
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“I Will Gladly Pay You Tuesday”
I have been driving my poor Bride crazy, lamenting that I want a burger. I know that doesn’t sound like a difficult request, but it is; I guess that I am high maintenance. My Bride has made me numerous different … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Dona Paula, Glera, Italy, La Marca Trevigiana, La Marca Winery, Los Cardos, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Mendoza, Prosecco, Prosecco DOC
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April 2021 Club Selections
It was a beautiful day in April as I walked in to the Fine Wine Source to pick up the April Wine Club selections. The weather was totally agreeable, the perfect weather for just a sport coat to go out … Continue reading
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Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Haut Tornezzy, France, Malbec, Merlot
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A Virtual OTBN
I accepted an open invitation on Social Media for a virtual “Open That Bottle Night.” It has become a much-lauded evening among wine drinkers and especially those that write blogs. Actually, this isn’t the first time that I have ventured … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot
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A Vertical of Cain Cuvee
The dinner was being served and the wine was all poured and allotted so that all six would enjoy Cain Cuvée wine equally. It was a bittersweet dinner, because Cain lost their structures and two years of wine due to … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Cuvee, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot
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With the Family
I would venture to say that anyone that has a family, in the past six months has probably been a scofflaw, especially here in Michigan. I was not designed to spend my time hiding in the basement and most people … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Juvenal, Cotes de Ventoux, France, Gamay, Grenache, La Vignette, Les Ribes du Vallanat, Loire Valley, Malbec, Rose, Syrah, Thierry Delauney, Touraine, Ventoux
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