WOW – Sangre de Toro

Torres Family Sangre de Toro 2004 Sometimes when I’m roaming a wine shop in a hurry and didn’t have a particular wine in mind when I arrived, I’ll look for the most interesting label from a region of Europe that I’m not familiar with.  For whatever reason, when I’m in this mode, I don’t look for [...]

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WOW – Cavatappi Sangiovese

Cavatappi Sangiovese 2005 According to them: The grapes are from the Wahluke Slope of the Yakima Valley. The bouquet is musty, earthy, and even a bit like wet wood; that is to say, it is a delightful fall wine. No light fruits are prancing around here. It has a pleasing finish and beautiful ruby color. According to [...]

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le dauphin vert

The Green Dolphin.   As Liz and I were traveling through Europe, way back in 2005, we spent an afternoon enjoying the harbor in Monaco on our way through.  The signage on this cafe immediately captured my attention and I snapped a picture to remember.  There is something about the font and the way the dolphin flows out of [...]

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Wine of the Week 24

2003 Caves Fluery Bordeaux Rouge. According to them: Le Bordeaux Rouge des CAVES FLEURY possède une robe légèrement pourpre. Il est finement concentré, intense et élégant. Ses arômes sont pleins de charmes, riches, avec une touche de fruits mûrs. Adapté au plus grand nombre de plats, son équilibre séduira aussi facilement les dames que les messieurs. Servir [...]

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The smallest boat in Monaco

Small Boat by Sean O’Connor.

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