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Tag Archives: Pinot Noir
A Whirlwind Visit
When I was growing up, every family basically lived near each other. My Grandmother moved to Detroit, after my Grandfather passed away and her three children all lived within a block of each other, and even when my Grandfather was … Continue reading
Tortoise Creek Mission Grove Pinot Noir
I recently picked up the from the Fine Wine Source Wine Club, the Tortoise Creek “Mission Grove” Pinot Noir 2017. Tortoise Creek is part of the much larger Masterwines group which currently has six labels. Masterwines was started by Mel … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Masterwines, Mission Grove, Pinot Noir, Tortoise Creek Wines
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Mawby Sparkling
It is almost a sin, if we don’t stop at MAWBY Sparkling while we are up in the Traverse City area of Michigan. You can find Mawby out near Suttons Bay and whether you know it as L. Mawby Vineyards … Continue reading
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Tagged Brut Rose, Cayuga, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Freestyle, Grace, L. Mawby Vineyards, L. Mawby Wines, La Crescent, Leelanau Peninsula, M. Lawrence, Marquette, Mawby Sparkling, Michigan, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Regent, Riesling, Sandpiper, Talis, Traminette, US, Vignoles
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Black Star Farms
Last year when Black Star Farms was awarded the Best Wine at the 2018 Canberra International Riesling Challenge for their Arcturos Dry Riesling 2017 all of my Social Media sites were bombarded as to whether or not I had tried … Continue reading
The Last Night at the Inn
The Inn at Bay Harbor was a delightful choice for attending a board meeting, but alas those meetings go by so quickly. It sometimes seems like it is go-go-go; and it is for the attendees. I on the other hand … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Pinot Noir
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A Cocktail Reception
Our accommodations at the Inn at Bay Harbor reminded me of other resorts that we had stayed at, as it appears that one can own the rooms and allow the hotel to lease them when you are not using them. … Continue reading
Two Reds from Fine Wine Source
While I was at my wine club picking up my selections for June, I thought I would ask if there was anything I should try. If they are busy with sales, when I venture in, I do not even ask … Continue reading
