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Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc
When You Just Want Something Different
There are times when you are having dinner at home, but nothing really fancy, though with my Bride she does try to make everything special. We just finished the season of Lent and in this house, it means that we … Continue reading
Two from Livio Felluga
While I was doing a wine tasting with an Instagram blogger at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, we had a chance to try another two wines that were not on the original curated wine … Continue reading
Two Potential for the Cellar
When I stop at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, I am always hoping to find our next go-to wine. I am also looking at wines for cellar potential, but my Bride keeps suggesting that … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Azienda Agricola La Ragnaie, France, Italy, Jardin en Fleurs, Loire Valley, Rosso Toscano, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, Troncone
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Cars as Art with Wine in Detroit
Detroit is surrounded by art, in more ways than you can imagine. My Bride and I needed a date day, and the cinema didn’t do it. We both enjoy museums and we have one of the leading art museums in … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Babich Wines White Label, California, Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Storypoint
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Christmas Eve 2021
It is always a wonderful time of the year to spend time with family and we do, even if it is frowned upon in this era. All of my life, the Christmas season is about family, food and good times … Continue reading
An Encore Tasting with Korbin Ming
I can’t think of a better way to spend an hour or so tasting wines at my favorite wine shop The Fine Wine Shop in Livonia, Michigan. I know that sometimes I sound like a broken record always mentioning this … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County
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Senior, Junior and Chester-Part Two
It was an interesting event, our first dinner, as well as a Christmas dinner in our new dining room, and my poor Bride had to be shuffling about in this “boot” that would allow her to walk, while her bone … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Korbin Kameron, Late Harvest, Malbec, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sweet Isla
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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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A Wine Day in New Baltimore
As the days pass quicker, at least once a year, I know that I can celebrate my day and have a bit of selfish-indulgence. Well actually, I think that I may be stretching the day longer and longer each year. … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Cheap Date, Gen5, Gewurztraminer, Lodi, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Vino del Sol, Viognier, Washington Street Wine House
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A House Party
Some times a party is announced, just because. Especially after the lockdown, it doesn’t take much to get people together. Even impromptu parties can be easy, especially during the summer months. Most men like to barbecue, and years ago I … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Daou Vineyards, Elizabeth Spencer, Mendocino County, Paso Robles, Sauvignon Blanc
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