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Tag Archives: Rioja Alavesa
Two From La Rioja Alta S.A.
I have had a love affair with Rioja for the last fifty years and I think they are well aware of it at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I mean back when I was … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Garnacha, Graciano, Gran Reserva 904, Grenache, La Rioja Alta S.A., Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja, Rioja Orientale, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo, Vina Ardanza Reserva
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Bodegas Faustino 1 Gran Reserva 1996
I was pleasantly surprised on one of my recent trips to my favorite wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the first wine that they poured for me was Bodegas Faustino 1 Gran Reserva Rioja 1996. And … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Graciano, Gran Reserva, Mazuelo, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja, Rioja Orientale, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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Almost a Dry Lunch
With Ms. Yoga in town, the week is all about scheduling, as she is in here for business. The good news is that during the week that she is visiting, I actually have two readers of my blog that I … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cenicero, Garnacha Tinta, Marques de Caceres, Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, Rosado, Spain, Tempranillo
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The Wine Raconteur and The Raconteur’s Apprentice
The “nom de plumes” of this blog, seem to be growing, and though some are not as colorful as one would encounter from Damon Runyon or Dashiell Hammett we recently had a Christmas dinner with “The Raconteur’s Apprentice.” This name … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Graciano, Marques de Riscal, Mazuelo, Mumm, Mumm Napa Brut Prestige NV, Pinot Noir, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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