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Tag Archives: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
September 2023 Birthdays
We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself. My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect. Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood. If … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Charteau Marjosse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Domaine du Vieux, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Famille Joly, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Les Vieux Clos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Savennieres, Semillon, Syrah, Telegramme, Telegraphe, Vieux Telegraphe, Vignobles Brunier, Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant
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Le Puy Rolland and Cuvee Hercule
As were going to enjoy the last two wines poured by Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas of Chateau de la Font, du Loup where she is both owner and winemaker, at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Chateau de la Font du Loup, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Cuvee Hercule, France, Grenache, Le Puy Rolland, Mourvedre, Syrah
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Les Demoiselles
The Gods were smiling down on us, a we were enjoying wines from Chateau de la Font, du Loup along with winemaker and owner Anne Charlotte at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Over the … Continue reading
Anne Charlotte and Chateau de la Font, du Loup
My local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was having a special event of a wine tasting, featuring two female winemakers and I will discuss each of the women, their winery, and their wines in sequence. I … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bourboulenc, Chateau de la Font du Loup, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Clairette, France, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne
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How to Spend an Anniversary
I would like to think of my Bride and I as romantics, well let me tell you how we spent our last anniversary. We were over-dressed in our gymnasium sweat suit attire at a recycling center, which in my youth … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Alain Jaume & Fils, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Grand Veneur, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
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The Graduation Dinner Continues
It was fun watching our grandson indulge in one of his grandfather’s quirky enjoyments. I would venture to say that most teenagers don’t go out on a regular basis for fine dining, in fact over the years, we have discovered … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chateau Maucoil, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Coombsville, Dolce, Far Niente, France, Grenache, Late Harvest, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Nickel & Nickel, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah
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Our Last Wine with Ms. Yoga
While we were at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with Ms. Yoga, they were getting busier, and we were deciding on some wines to take home. We did not get carried away, as we have a money pit … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Berthet-Rayne, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
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Benedictus de Vatican
At first, I thought perhaps it was the official altar wine at the Vatican and I thought it was perhaps a new Italian wine that I was not aware of. Before I get way off on a tangent, let me … Continue reading
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Tagged Benedictus de Vatican, Chateau Sixtine, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Vin de France, Vin de Table
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Number 22
Anniversary (check), Sweetest Day (check), dining and dancing (check), old nerve from an emergency root canal from years ago decides to act up (not on the agenda). There is a predominately Michigan, but it has entered into a couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bourbclenc, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Clairette, Counoise, Domaine Bois de Boursan, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Rhone Valley, Roussanne, Syrah
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21’st Ladies Party
The first Friday in December is the date for an annual event at our house, it is the Ladies Christmas Party and it is always a full house. The funny thing is that for years I always had worked on … Continue reading