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Tag Archives: Merlot
Some Red Wines in Kentucky
Family get-togethers are great and when they are a long weekend, there is plenty to party about. I would guess the real hard work is for the host and hostess, because it is their house, their dishes, their food and … Continue reading
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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Birthdays at Grimaldi’s
World travelers we will never be. I mean we are getting better, as we can now travel for a week or so, with two suit cases checked, two over-head bags and two carry-on bags. I am sure the Queen schleps … Continue reading
February Birthdays 2019
It was the time of the month to celebrate all of the birthdays in the month of February. It is just an easy way to get everyone together and a way to keep the social calendar down to one party … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Fat Bastard, France, Germany, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Merlot, Qualitatswein, Rheinpfalz, Riesling, Thierry & Guy, Weingut von Winning, Winnings
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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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