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Tag Archives: Russian River Valley
Casa Pernoi
We just recently ate at Casa Pernoi, the latest restaurant from the creative mind of Luciano Del Signore, and I have sung his praises for years. In fact, my Bride and I started going to the original Del Signore restaurant … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Band of Vintners "Consortium", Bravium, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Douro, Merlot, Napa Valley, Niepoort, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sousao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
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A Mixed Day
It almost felt like a regular day, we were going out to see some family, then kind of a day trip and finally out for dinner. My Bride was going to meet some of her family at one of her … Continue reading
Tequila Shrimp and Russian Hill Chardonnay
Fezzik: “Why do you wear a mask? Were you burned by acid, or something like that? Man, in Black: “Oh no, it’s just that they’re terribly comfortable. I think everyone will be wearing them in the future.” As the clock … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Russian Hill Estate, Russian River Valley
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When Worlds Collide
When worlds collide is rather catchy, but it really was nothing ominous, we were enjoying the last night of Ms. Yoga being in town and the first night of the Louisville clan in town and everyone decided to meet at … Continue reading
Wines on Main
Wines on Main is a wine shop and wine bar out in Chelsea, Michigan that I have heard about. The day finally came, my birthday that is, and my Bride asked me what I would like to do. I gave … Continue reading
El Diablo and Smoke & Mirrors
The Jeff Cohn Cellars’ wines that I was tasting at Fine Wine Source were getting better and better with each tasting. There is just something so gratifying when one is tasting wines with people that know what they are talking … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Carignane, El Diablo Vineyard, Grenache, Jeff Cohn Cellars, Petite Sirah, Russian River Valley, Smoke & Mirrors, Syrah, Zinfandel
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Ms. Yoga is Nostalgic
One of my cast of characters Ms. Yoga will be paying another visit shortly and the Casa Raconteur will be ready with open arms. The luggage rack will be at the foot of the bed, and we will try to … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Duckhorn Vineyards, Duckhorn Wine Company, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
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White with Salmon
While we up at Crystal Mountain, everything was geared around seeing our niece and nephew in The Music Man at Interlochen, after all that is what the whole trip was about. Three out of five sisters made it up for … Continue reading
A Chick Flick
Now I am not trying to be demeaning, but it today’s parlance a chick flick is for a film that the main audience is geared towards the woman. There are times when we both agree on a film. Then there … Continue reading