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Tag Archives: Malbec
Cain Five and King Eider
The Gods were looking down upon me that rainy afternoon and they must have smiled in my direction while I was at Fine Wine Source in Livonia. Some days being a Raconteur in person, as well in print brings good … Continue reading
De Tierra Vineyards Five by Five
I have been writing about the wines that I receive from A Taste of Monterey for several years now and I have always just put a little blip about the winery and the wine. I just never really felt comfortable … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Cabernet Franc, California, De Tierra Winery, Five by Five, Malbec, Merlot, Monterey County, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Syrah
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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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“It Certainly Is”
“This is another fine mess you got me into” was all I could think, with a tongue firmly in the cheek as we were off to the cinemas. I grew up enamored with films and I loved them, but as … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Bodega Tamari Reserva, Italy, Malbec, Mendoza, Mionetto, Prosecco, Prosecco de Treviso, Uco Valley
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Two from Chappellet
With the endless stream of wineries and brands in the international wine market, I am not sure if even all the professionals can keep track of what is out there. So, just think of the rank amateurs like me that … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chappellet, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Pritchard Hill, Signature
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Corporate Christmas 2018
For years I was part of Small Business and every year at Christmas time some of the employees would lament that we didn’t have a party. My boss who was the head of the corporation always use to say that … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Dinner 2018
To this day, I marvel at the concept of having a Norman Rockwell style Thanksgiving dinner. I never encountered it growing up, but then I guess Norman Rockwell didn’t grow up with Armenians who believe that there may not be … Continue reading
