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Tag Archives: Sauternes
Ms. Yoga Revisits The Earle
Years ago, just after The Wine Raconteur and his Bride, Ms. Yoga frequented The Earle; one of our favorite haunts, especially if we are in Ann Arbor. She wanted to go there with us, and of course, how could we … Continue reading
Another Grandson Graduates in Vegas
We are probably one of the few people that go to Las Vegas and don’t gamble. For us, whatever happens in Vegas, is not a big deal and we don’t have to hide about it. We go for the kids … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Chateau Lapinesse, France, Sauternes, Semillon, Vignobles Siozard
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Back to Chandler’s
The chronology of September is a bit off, but we also squeezed in a trip up to the northern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. When you talk to Michiganders, you get many different answers for where to go, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chorey-Les-Beaune, Cote de Beaune, Famille Sichel, France, Joseph Drouhin, Maison Sichel, Pinot Noir, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
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Father’s Day Brunch 2021
I am really curious what the new approved wording will be for Father’s Day will be. Right after Mother’s Day we found out that it is now “birthing parent” and for that alone, I pray to God, for taking my … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bocelli, Charmat Method, Famille Sichel, France, Italy, Maison Sichel, Prosecco, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
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En Primeur Blanc
In the spring time as the saying goes, a young man’s fancy turns to amour, but in Bordeaux, the amour is en primeur. What is en primeur? To put it in easy-to-understand language, because I am not an authority, it … Continue reading
Honoring Our Grandson
One of the main reasons that we were in a hurry to go to Las Vegas, was to do something for our eldest grandson, who graduated from high school last year. We were going to throw him a graduation party, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet' Franc, Chateau Lapinesse, Chinon, Cuvee Terroir, Domaine Charles Joguet, France, Loire Valley, Sauternes, Semillon
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Le G de Chateau Guiraud
In the old days, some of the grand houses in Sauternes used to make a Bordeaux Blanc Sec for themselves and some of their friends, because all the interest was in the Sauternes and the Noble Rot that they successfully … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bordeaux Blanc Sec, Chateau Guirard, France, Le G de Chateau Guirard, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
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Y is for Ygrec
When I was a kid we used to hear “Y because we love you” on black and white television, unless you were among the very fortunate to have a color television set at home. I just had a chance to … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bordeaux, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", France, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
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A Great Night at The Earle
We met The Caller and his wife at The Earle in Ann Arbor. The Caller was given his name, by one of the other Wine Bloggers and the name has stuck, and it is because there are often times when … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bouzeron, Chateau Les Mingets, Clos de la Fortune Monopole, Cote Chalonnais, France, Maison Chanzy, Sauternes, Semillon
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