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Tag Archives: Santa Barbara County
“It’s My Birthday” Part Three
As we were slowly getting to our destination for dinner, we were still celebrating Ms. Yoga’s birthday and by this time in the afternoon, we were glad that we had borrowed the umbrellas from her hotel. We ended up on … Continue reading →
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Tagged California, Cambria Estate Vineyard and Winery, Chardonnay, Katherine's Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley
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Adieu
I have never understood Mother-in-Law jokes as I had a tremendous one. My Bride was going back and forth about choosing her retirement date. Her client would have loved to have seen her continue, until he retired. She had earmarked … Continue reading →
Posted in Dining, Wine
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Tagged Barone Fini, California, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Italy, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Valdadige DOC
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Another Farewell
We were enjoying our time at Boyne Mountain, my Bride was delivering her last reports at the board meeting and introducing her replacement. I was there for the fun, as always, since I have been able to attend as her … Continue reading →
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Tagged California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Merlot, Monterey County, San Benito County, San Francisco Bay, San Luis Obiso, Santa Barbara County, William Hill Winery
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Two More Christmas Gifts
“Taking coal to Newcastle” is the classic expression for redundancy and some may say that is like buying me a bottle of wine. Au contraire. Actually, I really appreciate anyone and any gift, because it means that someone has to … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Convent des Jacobins, France, Meiomi, Merlot, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County
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November 2020 Wine Club Wines
My local wine club, the Fine Wine Source just released the wines for November, and I am making sure that I write about them in a timely matter. Having a wine shop in Livonia, I guess was a brave gesture, … Continue reading →
What a Great Idea
Let us ask Sherman to take us into “the wayback machine” to just maybe January or February when the world was unchanged. My Bride worked for a company, just like the majority of Americans did, and she would go to … Continue reading →
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Tagged California, Caymus, Chardonnay, Conundrum, Monterey County, Muscat Canelli, Napa County, Santa Barbara County, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tulare County, Viognier
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I Wish We Had a Portkey
Way back in January of this year that has lasted for seven years already, we booked a trip that would land between our two birthdays and an anniversary, and that is convenient. Though this anniversary is actually considered a milestone, … Continue reading →
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Tagged California, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County
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A Soft Opening
We were invited to a “soft opening” of a new restaurant location for one of the chains. Our nephew got a job there and he had invited his parents for the “friends and family” offer of free dinners, and they … Continue reading →
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Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Washington
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A Hats Not a Hat ’til it’s Tilted
“Nobody goes to jail unless they want to. Unless they make themselves get caught.” It was Day 45 and we are making the most of the situation. During the French Revolution when people were literally losing their heads, they actually … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cab Frank Winery, California, Merlot, Santa Barbara County, Sinatra
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A Couple of Burgers
There are some nights when no one wants to cook, and at the same time, no one wants a real heavy meal. There are even times when my Bride doesn’t want to be totally healthy and have a salad and … Continue reading →