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Tag Archives: Methode Traditionelle
How Can She Be 65?
It is amazing, that we tend to realize that we get older daily, and it certainly beats the alternative. The problem is that it is easier to notice getting older for ourselves, but when others hit milestones, it is a … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Caves Jean Bourdy, Chardonnay, Cremant du Jura, Domaine Jean Bourdy, France, Jura, Methode Traditionelle
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Black Star Farms Winter Club Selection
Black Star Farms is rather unique in that it has vineyards and tasting room facilities on both peninsulas, so that they are kind of surrounding Traverse City which is kind of the focal point for all of the wineries in … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Blushed, Capella Vineyards, Chardonnay, Dry Sparkling Rose, Isidor's Choice, Marquette, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Michigan, Pinot Gris
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A Retirement at Rocky’s
Not mine, as somehow, I just eased into a retirement mode after practicing for it, for several years, or so it seems. Not my Bride’s either, though she is chomping at the bit and making her plans for it. I … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brut, California, Chardonnay, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Piper Sonoma, Sonoma County
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Raventós i Blanc Blanc de Blancs
I have been making asides about changes at the chateau, but more about that when the time comes. In case you are wondering, my Bride hasn’t come to her senses, so I am not being thrown out with the bath … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Catalonia, Catalunya, Conca del Riu Anoia, Macabeo, Macabeu, Methode Traditionelle, Monastrell, Parellada, Raventos i Blanc, Spain, Xarel-lo
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An Armenian Bubbly and a White
Now that I have some history with Armenian wines, shall I proselytize? I know it sounds glamorous to say that I have received wine samples, but I feel that it is a heavy burden to do my best to feature … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Aghavnadzor, Armenia, Keaush LLC, Keush Origins, Khachik, Khatoun Kharji, Khatouni, Methode Traditionelle, Storica Wines, Vayots Dzor, Voskehat, Zulal
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Covides Gran Gesta Brut Reserva Cava
Sunday has become a true day of rest, unless Mother Nature decides to bring more of that white stuff around here. I am getting worn out, even with the use of a snow blower keeping the sidewalks and driveway clean, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brut Reserva, Catalonia, Cava, Covides Vinedos-Bodegas, Gran Gesta, Macabeo, Methode Traditionelle, Parellada, Spain, Xarel-lo
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Mimosas Are for Sunday
I think it was about twenty years ago, that we were told that we were going into a fifteen-day lockdown mode and it has been a roller-coaster ride ever since, my recollection of the time span may be off, but … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brut, California, Champagne, Chardonnay, Duval-Leroy, France, Mendocino County, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Scharffenberger Cellars
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Another Raid on the Cellar
I keep trying to raid the cellar, especially for one of a kinds and potential old wines, both of which can be iffy. So far, we have had five bottles that had seen better days, so that is not too … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Blanquette, Blanquette de Limoux, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, France, Languedoc, Mauzac, Methode Traditionelle, Night Flight, Noiret, Ohio, Rockside Vineyards, Sieur d'Arques
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Bellflower and Gruner Veltliner
We recently tried a new restaurant that opened in Ypsilanti. Michigan. Ypsilanti is a rather unique city that lives in the shadow of Ann Arbor, even though there is a university in Ypsilanti as well. The name is pronounced as … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Austria, Brut, Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Methode Traditionelle, Sekt, Szigeti, Weingut Stadt Krems
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The River Crab
Here we were on our first major venture since the new virus from Wuhan changed outings. I guess that even the cars in the caravan were practicing social distancing, as we didn’t see the other cars as we drove the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brut Rose, Cremant D'Alsace, France, Lucien Albrecht, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Noir
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