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Tag Archives: Pauillac
Two New Wines
As I have become more and more in semi-retirement mode, I guess the concept of dialing down on expenses is becoming apparent. I seem to be going to wine shops with less frequency and that is not fun, but then … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Italy, Kirkland Signature Series, Malbec, Merlot, Pauillac, Sangiovese
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Butch’s Dry Dock
After spending the day exploring and shopping in the downtown district of Holland, we were getting ready to have our dinner and celebrate the last night of our anniversary weekend. When I called to make the reservation, the young lady … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Pedesclaux, France, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac, Petit Verdot
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Open That Bottle Night
I am positive that there will be some spectacular bottles of wine being bandied about on Twitter the last Saturday night of February. That evening has become known as “Open That Bottle Night” and was created by Dorothy Gaiter and … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, Medoc, Pauillac, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru
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A Great Way to Celebrate His Own Birthday
I often write about conversations and people that I meet, because of wines, and my newest cast of characters will be called Mr. Fitness. Through mutual friends we became friends through Social Media. He is a fine young man, and … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bordeaux, Chateau Lafitte-Rothschild, Domaine Bory, France, Grenache, Languedoc-Roussillon, Medoc, Pauillac, Rivesaltes
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MWWC #17: Epiphany
Epiphany in the religious concept is of the Magi and the manifestation of Christ on January 6, which is known around my house as Armenian Christmas. Epiphany in regard to the Monthly Wine Writers Challenge will use another definition, that … Continue reading
“Open That Bottle Night”
I am trying to keep abreast of the Wine Lover’s Calendar, and diverging from my usual writing, with the topic of “Open That Bottle Night.” It is the concept of opening a bottle of wine that you have been saving … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Croizet-Bages, France, Merlot, Pauillac
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Bordeaux and the Red Cross
The noble organization known generically as the Red Cross was aided by some of the greatest chateaus of Bordeaux during the War to End All Wars, also known as World War One. The human carnage that was rampant during the … Continue reading
