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Tag Archives: Vin de Pays d’OC
My Bride Gets Some Gifts
My Bride had another birthday, which is much better than not having another birthday. We celebrate often and she likes to announce that this is for my birthday and stuff like that. For the two of us, it is hard … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Chardonnay, France, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Pierre Laforest, Vin de Pays d'OC
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A Singular Birthday
We had just got back from Crystal Mountain and there was another get-together in the works. This time four of the five sisters would be together, but they were all getting together to celebrate a two-year-old, who was getting her … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Chardonnay, France, Languedoc, Milou, Vin de Pays d'OC
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Two New Whites
You may not believe this, but my life does not revolve around wine, as much as I enjoy it. We had some last-minute changes in the schedule and I decided to go to a wine tasting. Almost every Tuesday night … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Chardonnay, France, Languedoc, Milou, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, Taft Street Winery, Vin de Pays d'OC
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Two Malbecs
Some times without any forethought one encounters a couple of wines that are of the same grape. Malbec started off in the Cahoors region of France, ended up as one of the grapes for blending in Bordeaux and then took … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Argentina, Casarena Bodega y Vinedos, France, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Les Jamelles, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Mendoza, Vin de Pays d'OC
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A Recent Wedding
My cousin’s son just got married and it was quite the event. His Best Man called him a “walking encyclopedia” and I think that probably is as good of a description as there could be. He attended the Honors College … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Chardo, France, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Les Vignobles Foncalieu, Reserve Saint Marc, Vin de Pays d'OC
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Two Wine Stories to Protect the Innocent
Periodically I write about my dinner club and the different venues that we visit. The usual routine is that three members host the evening including the bar tab, and then they dine on other member’s dimes for the rest of … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Avia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Languedoc-Roussillon, Merlot, Primorska, Slovenia, Vin de Pays d'OC, Woodbridge
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“The Caller”
“The Caller” is a sobriquet that has been bestowed on a friend of mine, by another wine blogger. He received this nickname for the times that I have written about his sending me questions about a wine to select at … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged France, Garnacha, Gerard Bertrand, Graciano, Languedoc-Roussillon, Mazuelo, Muga, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo, Vin de Pays d'OC, Viognier
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