Category Archives: Stella’s Wine Selection

Tempranillo

Posted on 11/12/2023 by Phillip Lemarque

Tempranillo wine: A wine out of the beaten paths. Tempranillo with a luxuriant texture and a deep color of the greatest red Iberique wines. Those wines have a bigger body tannic, unveiling a wide aroma palette. Red fruit flavor is … Continue reading →

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Vouvray

Posted on 06/28/2023 by Phillip Lemarque

Vouvray is a white wine made of Chenin Blanc grape. The vineyards grow along the banks of the Loire River near Tours—the variety of wines run from dry, sweet, still to sparkling. Vouvray lovers are enthused about its floral aromas, … Continue reading →

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Chinon wines

Posted on 05/01/2023 by Phillip Lemarque

Chinon wines are becoming more popular in fancy restaurants for several reasons. Firstly, Chinon wines are made from Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the Loire Valley region of France, which has a reputation for producing some of the best wines … Continue reading →

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Beaujolais

Posted on 04/17/2023 by Phillip Lemarque

What makes Beaujolais so special? At its best, there is little that can match its perfumed, juicy fruit flavors. Beaujolais is drinkable upon release. It has youthful virtues which makes it hugely successful for novices as well as weather aficionados … Continue reading →

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Draft beer

Posted on 04/13/2023 by Phillip Lemarque

Why draught beer is so popular? Draught beer got its name from the tradition of serving beer to people straight from the barrel back in the day. “Draught” has its origins in the Old English word “dragan,” which meant “to … Continue reading →

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Irish Coffee

Posted on 03/24/2023 by Phillip Lemarque

(We love this true story. at the Buena Vista in San Francisco. This happened to Stella and me while interviewing for a job.) ‘’Let’s go to the market sweet pea. I have the keys to the house car.” “Lemme makes … Continue reading →

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Vouvray east of Tours along the Loire River

Posted on 01/05/2023 by Phillip Lemarque
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Armand de Brignac Champagne

Posted on 11/12/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

Armand de Brignac known as Ace Of Spades Champagne (750mL) Brut GOLD BOTTLE is the flagship tête de cuvée from the 13th generation Montagne de Reims champagne growers, the Cattier family, the first bottles were released in 2006.[7] The assemblage … Continue reading →

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Côte Rôtie

Posted on 10/29/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

Côte-Rôtie is a small region, covering fewer than 500 acres. It spreads above the village of Ampuis. Sitting on the Western bank of the Rhône river, the vines face south and southeast for maximum ripening, hence the name “roasted slope.” … Continue reading →

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Beaune du Château Blanc

Posted on 09/17/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

Beaune du Chateau Blanc Bouchard Père & Fils has been producing the Beaune du Chateau Blanc since 1907. This is a varietal 100% Chardonnay from five different terroirs of Beaune. Grape od each “climat” are vinified separately then blended. This process … Continue reading →

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