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Tag Archives: Mourvedre
Two Reds from Bos Wines
The last two wines that I enjoyed with winemaker David Bos at my local wineshop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featured the grape that he has the longest affinity for, under his own label Bos Wine. While David … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Syrah, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Bos Wines, Moon BOS, Harvest Red Blend, Phoenix Ranch
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Fine Wine Source March 2022 Club Choices
This has been the month for wine club selections, and I always look forward to my local shop, The Fine Wine Source, for their picks of the month. Every wine has been selected and curated by the owner of the … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day – Part Two
Life is never quite how you plan it. We were going to go see the ice sculptures in downtown Plymouth and it would give us a day of exercise. One year, we went and it was so warm the sculptures … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Azienda Agricola Pratello di Bertola, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, France, Garda DOC, Grenache, Henri Gaillard, Italy, Mourvedre, Pinot Grigio, Pratello, Syrah
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Our Last Wine with Ms. Yoga
While we were at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with Ms. Yoga, they were getting busier, and we were deciding on some wines to take home. We did not get carried away, as we have a money pit … Continue reading
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Tagged Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Berthet-Rayne, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
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A Rosé and a Red from Ixsir
We were up to the middle two wines of a flight of six, poured and discussed by Etienne Debbanne the Co-founder and Chairman of Ixsir Winery of Lebanon at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. … Continue reading
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Tagged Altitudes Red, Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Cinsault, grand Reserve Rose, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tempranillo
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Two Summer Wines
There are days when I walk into my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and every wine is a winner. Actually, that is every time I stop in, because they don’t carry the usual run-of-the-mill wines that are found … Continue reading
Going Home from Vegas
The last time we were in Las Vegas was in January 2019 and I have photos of snow on the palm trees and on the mountains, and when we flew back, we had a blizzard that didn’t look bad, until … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Charles & Charles, Del Vento, Delle Venezie DOC, Grenache, Italy, Mourvedre, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Syrah, Trinchero Family Estates
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Benedictus de Vatican
At first, I thought perhaps it was the official altar wine at the Vatican and I thought it was perhaps a new Italian wine that I was not aware of. Before I get way off on a tangent, let me … Continue reading
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Tagged Benedictus de Vatican, Chateau Sixtine, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Vin de France, Vin de Table
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Some New French Wines to Taste
I lament that the wine industry has had to change the way business is conducted, though from the reports that I have seen, wine consumption is up since the lockdown began. So many businesses have been closed for periods of … Continue reading
From King’s Crossing to San Francisco
We were at King’s Crossing railway station at Gate 9¾, getting ready to board the Hogwarts Express and I was traveling with a wand carrying woman. If none of this makes sense you have probably ignored one of the major … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Adelaida District, California, Chile, Emiliano, Grenache, Halter Ranch, Mourvedre, Natura, Paso Robles, Picpoul Blanc, Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Casablanca
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