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Tag Archives: Syrah
We Went to the Cinema
I don’t know how movie houses were treated elsewhere, they were under lockdown for about a year, and we got kind of used to not seeing any movies. I mean my Bride started doing “binge” watching almost anything that was … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Chloe Wines, Il Borro, Italy, Pian di Nova, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Syrah, Toscana IGT, Valdadige DOC
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We Had Two Non-Vintage Wines
After the appetizers, we had The Caller and his wife move into the dining room which was also renovated since they had been here last. It was fun, because he was looking at the room and trying to remember the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee X'eme Anniversaire Red, EL Ixsir, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Merlot, Napa 5 Five, Napa Valley, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Syrah
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April 2022 Club Selections
I was going to my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, for two reasons. One was to pick up a case of wine that is becoming one of our new “go-to” wines and also to pick up … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Italy, Syrah, Sangiovese, Washington, Alicante Bouschet, Toscana IGT, Yakima Valley, Podere Ciona, Gaiole, Semifonte, Airfield Estates
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Hautes Cotes de Nuits and a Saint-Joseph
As I am writing this article, I am thinking that I have to stop by my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, because we are getting low on basics, which I know that you may find surprising. My Bride … Continue reading
Two Reds from Bos Wines
The last two wines that I enjoyed with winemaker David Bos at my local wineshop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featured the grape that he has the longest affinity for, under his own label Bos Wine. While David … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Syrah, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Bos Wines, Moon BOS, Harvest Red Blend, Phoenix Ranch
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Fine Wine Source March 2022 Club Choices
This has been the month for wine club selections, and I always look forward to my local shop, The Fine Wine Source, for their picks of the month. Every wine has been selected and curated by the owner of the … Continue reading
Taking Coals to Newcastle
One of the most famous idioms, if people still use them; is it still taught in English classes; is English still taught? We hosted a nice dinner party for my sister to celebrate her birthday and naturally the question always … Continue reading
Chateau de Calavon
While I was doing a tasting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Shop in Livonia, Michigan, I had a chance to try three wines from the same estate in a region that I have only written about four … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Chateau de Calavon, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence, France, Grenache, La Reserve, Syrah, Tradition de Calavon
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A St. Joseph and a Blaye
I am totally spoiled these days, with impromptu wine tastings at The Fine Wine Source. All of the wines that they carry have been curated by the owner and the staff, and sometimes guests. They don’t compete with gas stations, … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day – Part Two
Life is never quite how you plan it. We were going to go see the ice sculptures in downtown Plymouth and it would give us a day of exercise. One year, we went and it was so warm the sculptures … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Azienda Agricola Pratello di Bertola, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, France, Garda DOC, Grenache, Henri Gaillard, Italy, Mourvedre, Pinot Grigio, Pratello, Syrah
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