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Tag Archives: Tuscany
Two Classic Sangiovese Wines
Being in a wine shop is pleasant and a great way to forget the insanity that is outside. The world seems to be a much nicer place when one is having an assortment of wines and some enjoyable conversation. Eventually … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Chianti Classico, Fattoria La Gerla, Italy, Nerento, Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Villa Trasqua
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Two Different Sangiovese Wines
Imagine having two different wines from Tuscany, both pure Sangiovese and totally different from each other. That happened when I picked up these two wines from my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source, and it can get fun when … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Altesino, Bibi Graetz, Brunello di Montalcino, Casamatta Rosso, Italy, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT, Tuscany
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San Felice Campogiovanni
It is a bit heady to start feeling good again, after three months of lockdown to be looking finally at my April wine club selections from the Fine Wine Source of Livonia. I had mentioned that the wine shop was … Continue reading
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Tagged Agricola San Felice, Campogiovanni, Italy, Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Tuscany
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New Year’s Eve 2020
Somehow, I can’t see this new decade surpassing “The Roaring Twenties” of the last century. New Year’s Eve is one of those holidays that my Bride prefers to have at the house. I mean periodically I think of how nice … Continue reading
Richards
My dinner club was in a bit of a turmoil, as we had lost one of our standby restaurants. It is getting harder and harder to find a restaurant that has a private room, as most venues value cramming in … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bronco Wine Company, California, Chardonnay, Chianti, Coastal Vines, Gabbiano, Italy, Sangiovese, Tuscany
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Club Wines for Thanksgiving
I received the email a day earlier that I could pick up the club wines from Fine Wine Source in Livonia. I was in the middle of a project, just like I always am these days. So, the next day … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Ciona Rosé, Gaiole, Italy, Massanois, Pinot Noir, Podere Ciona, Primary Wines, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT, Tuscany
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Enrico Santini
I had the pleasure to try two of Enrico Santini’s wines at my recent tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Enrico Santini grew up in the Bolgheri district of Tuscany, which is one of the newer wine … Continue reading
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Tagged Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon, Enrico Santini, I Montali, Italy, Merlot, Poggio al Moro, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tuscany
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Defense for a PHD
Can we say that we are proud, to have a PHD in the family? Well we are and we attended a defense seminar for the degree by our niece. I consider myself fairly intelligent, but I got lost in the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Banfi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cal Di Sasso, California, Chardonnay, Italy, Popcorn Cellars, Sangiovese, Tuscany
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Another Memory of Bacco
Since I am still thinking about the documentary film “Dinner in Abruzzo: A Journey Home with My Culinary Godfather” I will mention one more memory of a great dinner under the guidance of Luciano Del Signore. We don’t get a … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bolgheri, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Merlot, Ornellaia, Tuscany, Vino da Tavola di Toscana
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