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Tag Archives: Pinot Grigio
“It’s My Birthday” Part Two
Ms. Yoga was taking Charleston by storm with, no prisoners as we were going to make a day of it, until her birthday dinner. It looked like rain, but as the three of us left the Renaissance Hotel for another … Continue reading
Dining at Sea Pines
We were going to eat at The Crazy Crab at Harbour Town which is located in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. I found this restaurant on the internet, just like everyone else and Harbour Town has a bit of … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Castello Banfi, Chardonnay, Italy, Pinot Grigio, San Angelo, Sonoma County, St. Francis Winery & Vineyard, Toscana IGT
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Another Run to Butter Run
The last time we were at Butter Run, I said that we would be back. The name “Butter Run” is from the time the grandfather was asked to go buy some butter, and during that errand, he got side tracked … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Pinot Grigio, The Butter Run Saloon Private Reserve
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Wining at Detroit Metro
Perhaps if we flew First Class, I might enjoy flying more, but the system has definitely made me a curmudgeon. We get there so early, to park and get a shuttle to check-in and check our luggage; I also enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged 181 Merlot, California, Canyon Road Winery, Delicato Family Vineyards, Lodi, Merlot, Noble Vines Collection, Pinot Grigio
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A Walk to Mission Point
There is so much to see and enjoy on Mackinac Island, especially if it is your first time there. We have been there many times and I think that we have stopped at every shop and tourist attraction on the … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Castello Sternati, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Houchart, Famille Quiot, France, Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Grenache Noir, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Syrah, Tibouren
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A Retirement Party on the River
Not for me, I have been retired and in fact, we never even recorded the day or anything, it just kind of happened. My younger brother retired and his wife had a surprise retirement party for him. She did a … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cupcake Vineyards, delle Venezie IGT, Pinot Grigio, The Wine Group
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Those Model T’s Are Fast
There are some days when plans are changed the last minute, and I was going to be alone for the day, and then my Bride was free. I took advantage of the information and decided that we were going to … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Arcturos, Artist Cuvee, Black Star Farms, Chardonnay, delle Venezie IGT, Italy, Kris Wines, Michigan, Pinot Grigio, Sur Lie Chardonnay, Winebow Group
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Sometimes, We Get Touted
Periodically, we get touted to try a restaurant, and a most of the time it happens to be a chain and I just don’t get that excited. I guess it was all the years of being an independent retailer, so … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chenin Blanc, Imagery Estate Winery, McManis Family Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, River Junction
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