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Tag Archives: Medoc
NOVI Chophouse, Three Wines and The Caller
The last time I was at the NOVI Chophouse it was in the Baronette Hotel, in Novi, it is now in the Crown Plaza Hotel, but still in Novi. The City of Novi has a curious history, especially about the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Ambre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chateau Desmirail, Collovray & Terrier, Domaine de Rancy, Domaine Deaux Roches, France, Grenache Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeo, Macon-Villages, Maconnaise, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Rivesaltes, Vin Doux Naturel
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Two from the Old World
As I recall, I was going to pick up my wine club selections from the Fine Wine Source in Livonia and believe it or not, I got waylaid in a wine shop. Some times I can make stops anywhere longer … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Lillian Ladouys, France, Fresia, Italy, Langhe, Medoc, Merlot, Piedmont, Poderi Aldo Conterno, Saint-Estephe
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Chateau D’Issan
I guess it will go down in the annals of The Wine Raconteur as a moment of serendipity. It was kind of funny, a mixed case of wine from Louisville meets a mixed case of wine from Detroit up at … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Blason D'Issan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau D'Issan, France, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot
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Blason D’Issan
“Impetuous” maybe one of the greatest lines of cinematic dialogue especially when uttered by Michelin Oge Flynn and it has nothing to do with wine, but it best describes my Bride when she tasted this wine. I am never sure … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Blason D'Issan, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau D'Issan, France, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot
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My Club’s Christmas Meeting
The dinner club that I belong to has made some changes to the usual structure of the meetings. The Christmas meeting is now what is called a Dutch Treat meeting, meaning that each member pays for his dinner, and we … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Coutelin, Cru Bourgeois, France, Malbec, Medoc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Saint-Estephe
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Butch’s Dry Dock
After spending the day exploring and shopping in the downtown district of Holland, we were getting ready to have our dinner and celebrate the last night of our anniversary weekend. When I called to make the reservation, the young lady … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Pedesclaux, France, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac, Petit Verdot
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