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Christmas Dinner with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. 2022 Part Two
While we were all enjoying our wonderful dinner with our hosts The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his charming Bride, our host went and opened up another bottle of wine, while we were still nibbling away at all the food that … Continue reading
May 2022 Club Selections
It always feels to me that I am over due for a visit to my local wineshop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, even if I am tripping over some cases of wine at the house. Today was just … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Airfield Estates, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Mulderbosch Vineyards, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Washington, Yakima Valley
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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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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
Blame it on the Pacific Supply Chain
We went out to celebrate a birthday and we met another couple at a chain restaurant located in a very large shopping mall. They were doing quite a bustling business, and that particular mall, I am sure has survived all … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Genesis, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, The Hogue Cellars, Washington
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An Early Dinner
My Bride keeps in contact with plenty of her past associates and some have developed into long lasting friendships. She has groups of friends going back to the days when everyone and every business seemed to be located in downtown … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Ethos, Merlot, Washington
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Thanksgiving 2021 Part Two
We had all the food even after twenty-four diners from Thanksgiving, so we all went to the missing sister’s house to continue the revelry. More Thanksgiving, more birthdays, more food and of course more wine. It was also the meeting … Continue reading
September 2021 Club Selections
I may end up claiming the entire month for my birthday, as I am having so much fun and I had to stop at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia to get the selections. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Toutgeac, France, Lone Birch, Merlot, Red Blend, Syrah, Washington, Yakima Valley
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Wine Club July 2021
My local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source issued their two selections for the month. I am proud to say that this fine institution probably survived during the economic upheaval of the last almost two years by our harridan’s fiats, … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Airfield Estates, Bombshell, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Gamay, La Vignette, Malbec, Merlot, Red Blend, Rose, Syrah, Thierry Delauney, Touraine, Washington, Yakima Valley
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