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Tag Archives: Pomerol
Another Wine Tasting Later That Day
My Bride and I had quite a Saturday together, after Sip & Shop at Vertical Detroit, we had a quick dinner downtown and then off to Livonia, for another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source. For those of you … Continue reading
The Dinner Reception for Clos du Clocher
It was quite an evening at Vertical Detroit commemorating the Centenary of vintages for Clos du Clocher of Pomerol, along with The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, and AHD Vintners based in Warren. Jim and Remy Lutfy were being excellent … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Clos du Clocher, France, Merlot, Pomerol
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A Centenary of Vintages of Clos du Clocher
The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan along with AHD Vintners celebrated a centenary of vintages for Clos du Clocher at Vertical Detroit. Jean-Baptiste Bourotte was front and center, as the great-grandson of Jean-Baptiste Audy the founder of Clos du … Continue reading
A Wine Reception at Vertical Detroit
AHD Vintners and Vertical Detroit were the hosts for an evening with Jean-Baptiste Bourotte celebrating the Hundredth Anniversary of Chateau Clos du Clocher of Pomerol. Now, I will preface this by mentioning that this was by invitation from The Fine … Continue reading
The End of the Meal and Tasting at Vertical Detroit
As the courses were finishing, and all great things come to an end, the food and the wines were truly enjoyable at Vertical Detroit, and sponsored by the Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. The wines were all from Chateau … Continue reading
Christmas Dinner with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. 2022
We always look forward to our time with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. (and that is a sobriquet that he chose). We had Christmas dinner at their house, though it was a bit touch and go, because their son became ill, … Continue reading
The Chambertin
I have mentioned this restaurant in passing several times in the past, and how can you not love a restaurant with the name of The Chambertin. To name a restaurant after a stellar district, you better be serving stellar food, … Continue reading
Pomerol
The adjoining district to Saint-Emilion, though it only produces about 15% of the wine of that Saint-Emilion does. About eighty years ago, Pomerol got its own designation separate from its larger neighbor. It was not included or even considered in … Continue reading