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Tag Archives: Petite Verdot
Island Winery of Hilton Head Island
My Bride and I have not been great travelers, but we are slowly attempting to at least try a wine now, from every state that we visit. So, we have just visited and tasted our sixth state winery, we have … Continue reading
Two from Ms. Yoga
It has been awhile since we have heard from Ms. Yoga about her adventures with wine. She has been busy doing that cursed endeavor known as work. She lives out of a suitcase quite a bit these days, so it … Continue reading
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Whenever I am at a wine tasting, I always look forward to the last two wines, as I hope to find something interesting. Sitting at the wine bar at D. Vine Fine Wines with my Bride all eager as well. … Continue reading
Vineyard 36
Hockey and wine, go together, just ask Tim Gleason #6 and Cam Ward #30 who are partners with Jason Earnest in Vineyard 36 from Napa Valley. The two hockey players combined their jersey numbers to create the name of the … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Cross Check, Merlot, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Petite Verdot, Syrah, Unmask, Vineyard 36, Zinfandel
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Father’s Day 2017
Another Father’s Day has passed and the traditional day is celebrated where the honoree goes out into the backyard and displays his culinary technique on the barbeque. As you may have ascertained, I am not one of those fathers, though … Continue reading
A Day in Holland
What a wonderful way to spend the day. The downtown district of Holland was so interesting, not only for the mixture of shops and restaurants, but also so idyllic. The downtown district had pulled up all the sidewalks and had … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gouguenheim Valle Escondido, Malbec, Mendoza, Napa Valley, Petite Verdot, St. Supery, Tupungato, Uco Valley
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D. Vine
I guess I have been remiss and it has been brought up to my attention that I should add another character to my cast of wine devotees. Ms. Yoga is one of our oldest friends and she has been on … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Chappellet, Charbono, Hallowed Ground, Malbec, Merlot, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Petite Verdot, T Vine Winery, Zinfandel
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Christmas Day
This is one day of the year that we do not do at home and enjoy the festivities and revelry at the home of others. We always start the day off at my Mother-in-Laws home for a Christmas breakfast. The … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Amaranta, California, Carmel Valley, Heller Estates, Monterey, Petite Verdot, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Travieso Wines
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