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Tag Archives: Marlborough
Let’s Put on a Show
I know I could have titled this “there’s no place like home” and yes, we went to the cinema. It is not too often that we totally agree on seeing a film. Sometimes we begrudgingly go with the other one, … Continue reading
Summer Retreat
We found ourselves up at Crystal Mountain in the northwestern part of the lower peninsula of Michigan. Crystal Mountain is now a year-round resort, but originally it was known more for skiing, but they have parlayed the grounds for all … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Marlborough, Michigan, Monkey Bay Wines, New Zealand, Old Mission Peninsula, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
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An Afternoon Graduation Party
It is that time of the year for high school graduations and I guess if you live long enough, you end up attending many assorted generations of these parties. They are getting to be quite elaborate these days. We just … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Franzia Brothers Winery, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, Moscato, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, White Zinfandel
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Lunch with Our Son
It was almost the end of our stay in Las Vegas and we hadn’t had a chance just to have lunch with our son and his wife, while their children were at school. Since they live in Summerlin we were … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Benvolio, Charmat Method, Crowded House, Glera, Italy, Marlborough, New Zealand, Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Veneto
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Mad Men Party Wines
As more and more people came in to honor The Wine Raconteur Jr. on becoming forty, the rooms indoors were filling up quickly and I noticed that the tables under the tents in the back yard were also getting revelers. … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Chiari, Emilia-Romagna, Giesen, Italy, Lambrusco, Malbec, Marlborough, Mendoza, New Zealand, Rosso Emilia IGP, Sauvignon Blanc, Trapiche
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The Art Fair Starteth
You may not be aware of the fact, but I am semi-retired and trying to acclimate to this new life style. I guess that I am a clothier at heart and a merchant as well. I was studying the calendar … Continue reading
