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Tag Archives: Merlot
My Club Night at Rocky's
Every now and then I speak of an evening with food and wine with my dinner club. My club is now about one-hundred-thirty years or more old and counting. The founders of this group, if one knew history, especially the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Merlot, Napa Valley, Red Blend, Robusto
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Rabble Wine Red Blend
It is that time of the year when I get to pick up the monthly club wines from Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I can’t even tell you what the cost is each month, but it is just charged … Continue reading
A Full Day with My Favorite Daughter
Royale with Cheese, Delray and Cariera’s all in one day. I guess I was trying to make the most of seeing My Favorite Daughter while she was in town. I picked her up and we decided to have lunch first … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brancaia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Merlot, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT, Tre
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A 24’th Anniversary
Some would say, it would never happen, but it did; and actually, I think I all but proposed the first night, but that would throw the count off. We did the entire nine yards and why not and it has … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Alexander Valley, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, France, La Cote Blanche, Livermore Valley, Macon-Villages, Merlot, Murrieta's Well, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, The Spur, Wente Family Estate, Wetzel Family Estate
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Two Reds from my Club
The month of October was so fleeting and hectic for me, on so many levels that I almost forgot to pick up the club selections from the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. They were quite busy in the shop, … Continue reading