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Tag Archives: Rioja Reserva
Chili and Rioja
Major Clipton: “Are they both mad? Or am I going mad? Or is it the sun? Another day in someone’s version of utopia and we are making the most of it. I have been in a funk, but I think … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Graciano, Marques de Riscal, Mazuelo, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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Two Marquises
In the United States, peerage ranking is not really taught, so suffice it to say that a Marquis is a nobleman below a Duke, but above an Earl or a Count. The most famous Marquis known in the United States … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Crianza, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Marques de Caceres, Marques de Riscal, Mazuelo, Rioja, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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Two Enjoyable Reds
We were getting to the end of the evening and there were still more wines to taste at D. Vine Fine Wines. I really had no problem, getting a new education on the last two wines and eagerly waiting to … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Adobe Road Winery, Bodegas Roda, California, Dry Creek Valley, Famighetti Vineyard, Haro, Kemp Vineyard, Rioja Reserva, Roda I, Spain, Tempranillo, Zinfandel
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Back to Grape Street
A little free time while in Las Vegas we went to Downtown Summerlin which is a quaint outdoor shopping mall anchored by some large department stores and the usual mix of specialty stores that one can find anywhere in the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Graciano, Miner Family Winery, Naggiar Vineyards, Ontanon, Paso Robles, Rioja Reserva, Sierra Foothills, Spain, Steinbeck Vineyards, Tempranillo, Viognier
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Christmas Day
For everyone that celebrates Christmas, while the holiday is so special, it is also hectic. For those that are having big dinners at their home, it is an all-day affair of cleaning and cooking. For others, it is traveling to … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Cook's California Champagne, CVNE Cune, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Mazuelo, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Rioja Reserva, Tempranillo
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Lucy & The Wolf
Lucy & The Wolf is next door to my favorite cobbler and artisan in Northville, Michigan. Lucy & The Wolf is one of the tapas style or small plate type of restaurants that are popping up here in the area … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Finca Yguay, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Marques de Murrieta, Mazuelo, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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A Flight of Rioja Wines
While still in the bar area at Fleming’s Steakhouse to accompany our Bacon Cheeseburgers we were trying to decide on the next wines to try. I looked at the bar menu and saw that there was a special wine flight … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Altos Ibericos, Amity Estate, Bodegas Izadi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Crianza, Garnacha, Graciano, Miquel Torres, Navardia, Rioja, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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“The Caller” Goes to St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis
Imagine my surprise to get another call from “The Caller” to give me another tweak on my nose that he was out and about having a second fine dinner while spending time in Indianapolis. He can go for months with … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Garnacha, Graciano, La Rioja Alta S.A., Mazuelo, Muga, Rioja Reserva, 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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