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Tag Archives: Methode Traditionelle
ATOM Wine Club Winter 2023 Part One
The first wine club we ever joined was “A Taste of Monterey” and it was purely by happenstance. We were going to eat at the famed Sardine Factory in Monterey and we were wandering around the Cannery Row district and … Continue reading
New Year’s Day 2023
I have a philosophy or maybe just a misguided thought, that whatever I do on New Year’s Day is what I will do the most of during the year. Thankfully, whatever struck me on the eve, was out of my … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Brut, California, Chardonnay, Domaine Chandon, Methode Traditionelle, Moet et Chandon, Napa Valley, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
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Christmas Dinner with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. 2022
We always look forward to our time with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. (and that is a sobriquet that he chose). We had Christmas dinner at their house, though it was a bit touch and go, because their son became ill, … Continue reading
“Van Gogh in America”
“Van Gogh in America” celebrates the Detroit Institute of Art’s status as the first American museum to purchase a painting by the artist; and the hundredth anniversary of that purchase. The first American exhibit was in 1913 and not a … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cava, Cristalino, J. Garcia Carrion, Jaume Serra, Macabeo, Methode Traditionelle, Parellada, Spain, Xarel-lo
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A New Chapter Begins
It is hard to think that my Bride and I have almost been together from Day One back in 1993, and now we are going to start a new chapter with new adventures…eventually. As one old saying goes “Mann Tracht, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Piper Sonoma, Sonoma County
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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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