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Tag Archives: Malbec
The Establishment in Charleston
We finally culminated Ms. Yoga’s birthday at the Establishment in Charleston. Originally, another friend of Ms. Yoga was going to fly down for the weekend, but at the last minute that fell through. Then Ms. Yoga invited another couple that … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Bierzo, Domaine Julien Cecillon, Finca Sophenia, France, Godello, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, Les Gravier, Malbec, Mendoza, Senda Verde, Spain, Synthesis, Syrah, Tupungato, Uco Valley
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Christmas Eve 2022
What by all rights in a proper setting, Christmas Eve would have been a totally joyous occasion, but with the Matriarch of my Bride’s family having passed away within the year, it was a day of observation and reflection. As … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Bodega Aleanna, Cabernet Franc, Charmat Method, El Enemigo, Glera, Italy, La Marca Winery, Malbec, Mendoza, Prosecco
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Dinner at Cooper’s Hawk
We went for dinner with a couple that had joined the Cooper’s Hawk Wine Club, and we by passed the wine tasting room that is your immediate sight when entering the restaurant. The tasting room reminded me of some of … Continue reading
Two From Riboli Family Wines
While we were at the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival at Tivoli Village in between grazing on all the munchies, a fellow at one of the wine tables asked me if I had ever had a Los Angeles wine, … Continue reading
Ragtag Wine Company Malbec
Immediately after getting a VIP bracelet to allow us to wander around the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival with our crystal wine glass in hand, looking very lonely and neglected, because it was empty, we found our first wine … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Malbec, Margarita Vineyard, Paso Robles, Ragtag Wine Company, Santa Margarita Ranch AVA
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Monterey Wine Club September 2022 Selections
It must be September, because I just received a shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” which we started years ago, back when Michigan was still a felony state for out of state wine shipments. By accident, we walked into their … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Alicante Bouschet, Arroyo Seco, California, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Chateau Julien, Contra Costa County AVA, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache, Joseph's Blend, Kori Wines, KW Ranch & Highlands, Malbec, Mission Ranch Vineyard, Monterey County, Mourvedre, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Pinot Noir, San Antonio Valley AVA, Sandy Lane Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Ventana, Zinfandel
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Did Anyone Lose a Slipper?
We went to an exhibit “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” at The Henry Ford. The Henry Ford is the modern way of referring to The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan and possibly … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Altos del Plata, Argentina, Chandon Argentina, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Mendoza, Moet et Chandon, Terrazas de los Andes, Uco Valley
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Mother’s Day 2022
It is a holiday that is popular and celebrated around the world. It is also a day that seems to get more chaotic each year, as we try to make plans. For restaurants, it is a powerhouse of a holiday, … Continue reading
Easter 2022
Easter is a major holiday here, and we were going to celebrate it in style. We always invite everyone, and if they can’t attend, that is their loss, because I will tell you that the house smelled wonderful, as my … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Ace High, California, Carmel Valley, Galante Vineyards, Malbec
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