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Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc
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 Night with Robbie Meyer
Robbie Meyer is the winemaker at Murietta’s Well and while I did not have an actual meeting with, through the arrangements of Snooth, I along with forty-three other wine bloggers we did a virtual wine tasting. I was actually enthralled … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Counoise, Dry Rosé, Grenache, Livermore Valley, Mourvedre, Murrieta's Well, Orange Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, The Whip, Viognier
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A Virtual Wine Tasting
A little while ago, I was approached by a representative from Snooth, if I would be interested in participating with forty-three other wine bloggers in a virtual wine tasting. I was intrigued, flattered and scared. I mean, I am probably … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Livermore Valley, Louis Mel Vineyard, Murrieta's Well, Sauvignon Blanc, Small Lot, Wente Family Estate
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Summer Retreat
We found ourselves up at Crystal Mountain in the northwestern part of the lower peninsula of Michigan. Crystal Mountain is now a year-round resort, but originally it was known more for skiing, but they have parlayed the grounds for all … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Marlborough, Michigan, Monkey Bay Wines, New Zealand, Old Mission Peninsula, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
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An Afternoon Graduation Party
It is that time of the year for high school graduations and I guess if you live long enough, you end up attending many assorted generations of these parties. They are getting to be quite elaborate these days. We just … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Franzia Brothers Winery, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, Moscato, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, White Zinfandel
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Ixsir Grand Reserve White
I guess that I am becoming one of those “seniors” who lose track of time, but then numbers have always been my bane for remembering. I was blocking some time to go to my latest favorite wine shop The Fine … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Batroun, Chardonnay, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
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A Night In
We had a quiet night in Louisville as the next night we were all going out for a big dinner. We had a wonderful lunch and we were just going to relax for the evening. My Bride was busy getting … Continue reading
Ladera Sauvignon Blanc
As strange as it may sound, I keep going to wine tastings whenever I get a chance. Some are organized and some are rather casual, almost done by the seat of the pants. I have been to wineries where the … Continue reading
Lunch with Our Son
It was almost the end of our stay in Las Vegas and we hadn’t had a chance just to have lunch with our son and his wife, while their children were at school. Since they live in Summerlin we were … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Benvolio, Charmat Method, Crowded House, Glera, Italy, Marlborough, New Zealand, Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Veneto
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A Blow-out Tasting
I received a rather cryptic email telling me that there would be a blow-out tasting at D. Vine Fine Wines in Livonia, and I was free, so my curiosity got the best of me. I got there a bit early, … Continue reading