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Tag Archives: Syrah
Monterey Wine Club September 2022 Selections
It must be September, because I just received a shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” which we started years ago, back when Michigan was still a felony state for out of state wine shipments. By accident, we walked into their … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Alicante Bouschet, Arroyo Seco, California, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Chateau Julien, Contra Costa County AVA, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache, Joseph's Blend, Kori Wines, KW Ranch & Highlands, Malbec, Mission Ranch Vineyard, Monterey County, Mourvedre, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Pinot Noir, San Antonio Valley AVA, Sandy Lane Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Ventana, Zinfandel
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A Walk to Mission Point
There is so much to see and enjoy on Mackinac Island, especially if it is your first time there. We have been there many times and I think that we have stopped at every shop and tourist attraction on the … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Castello Sternati, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Houchart, Famille Quiot, France, Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Grenache Noir, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Syrah, Tibouren
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Fine Wine Source Club June 2022
The month of June was the Trifecta for wine club selections as I also picked up from my local club The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I always enjoy the curated selection from my shop, and a chance to … Continue reading
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 Airfield Estates, Alicante Bouschet, Gaiole, Italy, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Semifonte, Syrah, Toscana IGT, Washington, Yakima Valley
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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
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Tagged Bos Wines, California, Harvest Red Blend, Moon BOS, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Phoenix Ranch, Syrah
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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
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