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March 7, 2010
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1:11 am
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bstar2009:
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Me too! RT @cortcase: I love that people are posting pics "proving" they have their @bstar2009 wine for #ttmi! :) So cool! |
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2:00 pm
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michigan_made:
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RT @Uniquechatter: It's confirmed: Hosting Tweet &Taste Dinner on 3/8!! Thanx @bstar2009 & @michbythebottle for giving us a great reason to drink MI Wine #ttmi |
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2:02 pm
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RueDeVin:
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RT @aschie30: http://twitpic.com/16yoq6 - I have my wines for #ttmi! @michbythebottle @bstar2009 |
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2:15 pm
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winegenie:
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@gangofpour @vinifera @fizkid Many thanks 4 concern & vinous RX! I'm off the foot til Tues. morning, but it WON'T interfere with #ttmi ! ;-) |
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2:23 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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Good Morning @bstar2009 and @michbythebottle! Can you please give me the order in which the wines will be tasted 3/8 for #ttmi ? |
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2:48 pm
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bstar2009:
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@UniqueChatter Dry Ries, Chard, Pinot Noir #ttmi @MichbytheBottle |
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2:50 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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Have fine-tuned the menu for #ttmi! Very excited... Using primarily #Michigan Ingredients: Salad thru Dessert! Can't wait till tomorrow! |
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2:50 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: @UniqueChatter Good morning! WInes will be tasted in the following orderLDry Rieslng, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir #ttmi |
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3:05 pm
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winegenie:
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@MichWine Hope U folks had a great visit! His wine would be a natural 4 a future #ttmi - don't U think? |
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4:15 pm
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SloaneKelley:
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@bstar2009 Thinking about some local shrimp (I'm in coastal GA) and my famous pesto pizza to accompany the tasting. Nom nom nom. #ttmi |
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8:00 pm
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bstar2009:
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One more day to check your local wine stores, #ttmi http://ow.ly/1eISB |
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8:28 pm
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DrinkerOfWine:
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Just picked up my Tweet & Taste bottles from the Old Mission tasting room! Yes! #ttmi |
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8:49 pm
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cortcase:
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RT @bstar2009: One more day to check your local wine stores, #ttmi http://ow.ly/1eISB |
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8:58 pm
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winemonologues:
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Busy week upcoming. . . Tweet & Taste Michigan tomorrow night and the Wino Fantasy Baseball Draft Saturday. #ttmi |
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9:15 pm
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winegenie:
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Better do the same soon! RT @WineMonologues Just washed my @bstar2009 tasting room glasses for tasting Monday night! #ttmi |
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9:27 pm
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vinifera:
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@winegenie Excellent! Take care :-) #ttmi |
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10:05 pm
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winegenie:
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Some #ttmi 4U http://ow.ly/1eGq8 - @GangofPour @bstar2009 @MichWine @thewineauxs @WineForNewbies @WineMonologues @cortcase @MichbytheBottle |
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March 8, 2010
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1:17 am
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cortcase:
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Is everyone ready for #ttmi? Taste & Tweet Michigan, 8 p.m. Monday! http://www.tweetandtastemichigan.com |
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1:18 am
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cortcase:
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RT @winegenie: Some #ttmi 4U http://ow.ly/1eGq8 - @GangofPour @bstar2009 @MichWine @thewineauxs @WineForNewbies @WineMonologues @cortcase @MichbytheBottle |
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1:19 am
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Uniquechatter:
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RT @cortcase: Is everyone ready for #ttmi? Taste & Tweet Michigan, 8 p.m. Monday! http://www.tweetandtastemichigan.com |
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1:36 am
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RueDeVin:
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RT @cortcase: Is everyone ready for #ttmi? Taste & Tweet Michigan, 8 p.m. Monday! http://www.tweetandtastemichigan.com |
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2:33 am
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ErinMonigold:
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@SloaneKelley Cool. I knew you were my sister for a reason. Are you getting excited for #ttmi? |
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2:35 am
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SloaneKelley:
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@ErinMonigold Yes! Having some friends over for food and #ttmi. Wish you were here to join us. |
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3:42 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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More press for Tweet & Taste Michigan http://ow.ly/1fpbh #ttmi |
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3:49 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: More press for Tweet & Taste Michigan http://ow.ly/1fpb9 #ttmi |
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3:49 am
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cortcase:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: More press for Tweet & Taste Michigan http://ow.ly/1fpb9 #ttmi |
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3:52 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Tweet & Taste Michigan is less than one day away #ttmi |
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3:52 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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test #ttmi |
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3:53 am
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cortcase:
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RT @tweetandtastemi: Tweet & Taste Michigan is less than one day away #ttmi |
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3:54 am
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cortcase:
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I'll be tweeting on this name for #ttmi tomorrow; Shannon will be on @tweetandtastemi and @michbythebottle. Can't wait! |
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3:58 am
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thewineauxs:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: More press for Tweet & Taste Michigan http://ow.ly/1fpb9 #ttmi |
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4:10 am
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RueDeVin:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: More press for Tweet & Taste Michigan http://ow.ly/1fpb9 #ttmi |
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10:45 am
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zinfandel601:
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RT @tweetandtastemi: More press for Tweet & Taste Michigan http://ow.ly/1fpbh #ttmi |
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11:55 am
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winemonologues:
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Monday will be a little easier knowing I have Tweet & Taste Michigan to look forward to tonight! #ttmi |
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12:00 pm
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bstar2009:
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#ttmi Tonight at 8 pm! http://ow.ly/1eJ2A |
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12:15 pm
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winegenie:
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RT @bstar2009 http://ow.ly/1fm3M Last day 2 check your local wine stores, #ttmi |
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12:17 pm
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cortcase:
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RT @bstar2009: #ttmi Tonight at 8 pm! http://ow.ly/1eJ2A |
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12:19 pm
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cortcase:
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Definitely! RT @WineMonologues Monday will be a little easier knowing I have Tweet & Taste Michigan to look forward to tonight! #ttmi |
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1:44 pm
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ErinMonigold:
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Yay! RT @bstar2009: #ttmi Tonight at 8 pm! http://ow.ly/1eJ2A |
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2:15 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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It is finally here! RT @bstar2009: #ttmi Tonight at 8 pm! http://ow.ly/1eJ2A |
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2:15 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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Last day! Get them before 8pm tonight! RT @bstar2009: One more day to check your local wine stores, #ttmi http://ow.ly/1eISB |
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2:16 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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I love the enthusiasm! RT @ErinMonigold: Yay! RT @bstar2009: #ttmi Tonight at 8 pm! http://ow.ly/1eJ2A |
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2:59 pm
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bstar2009:
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RT @tweetandtastemi: Last day! Get them before 8pm tonight! #ttmi http://ow.ly/1eISB |
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3:00 pm
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bstar2009:
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@ErinMonigold thx for spreading the news #ttmi |
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3:00 pm
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bstar2009:
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@winegenie thx for the tweets about #ttmi |
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3:01 pm
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winemonologues:
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RT @tweetandtastemi: Get them before 8 tonight! RT @bstar2009: 1 more day to check your local wine stores, #ttmi http://ow.ly/1eISB |
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3:14 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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Tweet & Taste #ttmi is tonight...What a great way to start the week! http://ow.ly/1fpbh Our menu planning is complete & soon to be produced! |
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4:00 pm
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MichiganBarter:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: More press for Tweet & Taste Michigan http://ow.ly/1fpb9 #ttmi |
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4:04 pm
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ErinMonigold:
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@bstar2009 You're welcome! I hope you get a big turnout tonight. :) #ttmi |
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4:24 pm
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bstar2009:
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@PromoteMichigan thx for the tweet about #ttmi |
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5:10 pm
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winegenie:
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RT @MichbytheBottle to @UniqueChatter WInes will B tasted in following orderL1. Dry Rieslng, 2. Chardonnay, 3. Pinot Noir @bstar2009 #ttmi |
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5:21 pm
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winemonologues:
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RT @detnews: Fun! RT @WineMonologues: "Tweet and Taste Michigan" tonight w/ 3 wines from Black Star Farms? http://bit.ly/1Rfqix #ttmi |
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5:37 pm
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cortcase:
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RT @MichbytheBottle It is finally here! RT @bstar2009: #ttmi Tonight at 8 pm! http://ow.ly/1eJ2A |
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5:37 pm
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cortcase:
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RT @MichbytheBottle Last day! Get them before 8 tonight! RT @bstar2009: One more day to check your local wine store #ttmi http://ow.ly/1eISB |
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5:37 pm
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cortcase:
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RT @UniqueChatter Tweet & Taste #ttmi is tonight...What a great way to start the week! http://ow.ly/1fpbh Our menu planning is complete! |
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6:05 pm
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winegenie:
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#ttmi Join us! http://ow.ly/1eGq8 - @GangofPour @bstar2009 @MichWine @thewineauxs @WineForNewbies @WineMonologues @cortcase @MichbytheBottle |
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6:06 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @winegenie: #ttmi Join us! http://ow.ly/1eGq8 - @GangofPour @bstar2009 @thewineauxs @WineForNewbies @WineMonologues @cortcase |
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6:07 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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Wow! There is a lot of Twittertalk about Tweet & Taste Michigan. I love it! #ttmi |
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6:08 pm
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BuyMichiganNow:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: Wow! There is a lot of Twittertalk about Tweet & Taste Michigan. I love it! #ttmi #buyMInow |
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6:17 pm
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courtneycurran:
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RT @BuyMichiganNow: RT @MichbytheBottle: Wow! There is a lot of Twittertalk about Tweet & Taste Michigan. I love it! #ttmi #buyMInow |
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6:44 pm
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DALambert:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: Wow! There is a lot of Twittertalk about Tweet & Taste Michigan. I love it! #ttmi |
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6:53 pm
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missysedai:
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Mmm, I think I need lunch. And maybe #wine, even though I'll have plenty during Tweet and Taste Michigan tonight. http://ow.ly/1fG0o #ttmi |
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7:10 pm
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winegenie:
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RT @GangofPour Here's our menu for #ttmi - http://ow.ly/1fmet Looking forward to Monday night! RT @bstar2009: What's on this menu? |
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7:16 pm
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winemonologues:
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RT @winegenie: #ttmi Join us! http://ow.ly/1eGq8 - @GangofPour @bstar2009 @MichWine @thewineauxs @WineForNewbies @MichbytheBottle @cortcase |
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7:30 pm
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bstar2009:
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How's the cooking going? RT @GangofPour Here's our menu for #ttmi - http://ow.ly/1fmet |
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7:37 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @pentawine: Did you remember to order your Black Star Farms wines for tonight's Tweet and Taste Michigan? We did! #ttmi |
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7:43 pm
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gangofpour:
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Mise en place set-everything cut & ready -Need nap RT @bstar2009: How's the cooking going? RT @GangofPour Here's our menu for #ttmi |
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8:31 pm
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Grateful_Deb:
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RT @BuyMichiganNow: RT @MichbytheBottle: Wow! There is a lot of Twittertalk about Tweet & Taste Michigan. I love it! #ttmi #buyMInow |
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8:34 pm
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cortcase:
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RT @MichbytheBottle RT @pentawine: Did you remember to order Black Star Farms wines for tonight's Tweet and Taste Michigan? We did! #ttmi |
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8:54 pm
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thewineauxs:
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Tweet and Taste is just a few hours away! Search this: #ttmi and enjoy. |
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8:55 pm
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DrinkerOfWine:
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RT @thewineauxs: Tweet and Taste is just a few hours away! Search this: #ttmi and enjoy. |
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8:57 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @thewineauxs: Tweet and Taste is just a few hours away! Search this: #ttmi and enjoy. |
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9:05 pm
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michwine:
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Ready for Tweet and Taste -- Riesling and Chardonnay getting chilled... #ttmi |
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9:12 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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In the kitchen preparing the food for #ttmi! Even our friends joining that don't "get" TWITTER are excited! It's cuz of the @bstar2009 wine! |
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9:24 pm
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lawtonridgevine:
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Just thinking about #ttmi is making me thirsty. Can't wait. Thanks Shannon and Lee. |
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9:28 pm
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cortcase:
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At the gym but all I can think about is the nice weather and #ttmi! |
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9:37 pm
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cmb23:
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I tweeted about Tweet and Taste Michigan a while back...now it's just a few hours away! Search this: #ttmi and enjoy. |
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9:42 pm
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bstar2009:
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Thx U! RT @UniqueChatter: Preparing food for #ttmi! Even our friends joining that don't "get" TWITTER are excited! |
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9:46 pm
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winegenie:
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RT @tweetandtastemi: #ttmi Join us! @GangofPour @bstar2009 @thewineauxs @WineForNewbies @WineMonologues @cortcase @MichbytheBottle |
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10:00 pm
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winegenie:
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Same here! RT @michwine: Ready for Tweet and Taste -- Riesling and Chardonnay getting chilled... #ttmi @tweetandtastemi @bstar2009 |
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10:09 pm
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winemonologues:
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Fresh baked bread, check! Cheese, check! Clean @bstar2009 tasting glasses, check! 3 bottles of @bstar2009 wine, check! READY!! #ttmi |
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10:10 pm
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cortcase:
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RT @winemonologues: Fresh baked bread, check! Cheese, check! Clean @bstar2009 tasting glasses, check! 3 bottles of @bstar2009 wine, check! READY!! #ttmi |
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10:11 pm
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cortcase:
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@cmb23 thanks for tweeting about #ttmi! |
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10:14 pm
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zinfandel601:
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Black Star wines for #ttmi are cooling down at WineStyles - Livonia, now food |
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10:16 pm
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winemonologues:
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RT Just got back from Holiday Market with my food. @zinfandel601: @bstar2009 wines 4 #ttmi r cooling down at WineStyles - Livonia, now food |
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10:23 pm
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SloaneKelley:
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Tonight my love of wine meets my love of social media. #ttmi |
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10:25 pm
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winemonologues:
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RT I totally agree! @SloaneKelley: Tonight my love of wine meets my love of social media. #ttmi |
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10:30 pm
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winegenie:
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Ready 4 #ttmi? @DALambert @missysedai @Grateful_Deb @DrinkerOfWine @tweetandtastemi @Uniquechatter @lawtonridgevine @cmb23 @courtneycurran |
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10:32 pm
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DrinkerOfWine:
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@winegenie All is set here: bottles are ready, glasses are ready, food is ready. I am ready for #ttmi |
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10:45 pm
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winegenie:
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Ready 4 #ttmi? @bstar2009 @PromoteMichigan @nectarwine @MichiganBarter @ErinMonigold @BuyMichiganNow @RueDeVin @zinfandel601 @pentawine |
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10:47 pm
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thewineauxs:
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The stemware is clean, the whites are chilling, the red will be popped to get some air shortly - Tweet & Taste is about 2 hours away #ttmi |
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10:47 pm
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royaloakmi:
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My new Canon Vixia HF200 camcorder just came - now I have to sit down & read everything - maybe 2morrow since I am going 2 #ttmi |
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10:51 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @thewineauxs: The stemware is clean, whites are chilling, red will be popped to get some air shortly - Tweet & Taste is 2 hrs away #ttmi |
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10:52 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @winegenie: Ready 4 #ttmi? @bstar2009 @PromoteMichigan @MichiganBarter @ErinMonigold @BuyMichiganNow @RueDeVin @zinfandel601 @pentawine |
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10:52 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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Good preparation! RT @DrinkerOfWine: @winegenie All is set here: bottles are ready, glasses are ready, food is ready. I am ready for #ttmi |
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10:52 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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Well said! RT @SloaneKelley: Tonight my love of wine meets my love of social media. #ttmi |
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10:53 pm
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cortcase:
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Yeah! RT @SloaneKelley Tonight my love of wine meets my love of social media. #ttmi |
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10:53 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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Awesome! RT @zinfandel601: Black Star wines for #ttmi are cooling down at WineStyles - Livonia, now food |
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10:54 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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Thanks! RT @cmb23: I tweeted about Tweet and Taste Michigan a while back...now it's just a few hours away! Search this: #ttmi and enjoy. |
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10:55 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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You are welcome! RT @lawtonridgevine: Just thinking about #ttmi is making me thirsty. Can't wait. Thanks Shannon and Lee. |
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10:56 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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I don't think I prepared this much for a job interview! #ttmi |
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11:00 pm
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winegenie:
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RT @PromoteMichigan: Mich wine-tasting fans plan Twitter event tonite - http://bit.ly/cfAqsN @MichbytheBottle @winegenie @bstar2009 #ttmi |
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11:01 pm
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thelocalbeet:
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Reminder for local winos out there: Follow Tweet&Taste tonite @ 7 (Wendy/ @aschie30 participating for LB) http://www.bit.ly/9vTqGF #ttmi |
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11:08 pm
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WineForNewbies:
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Less than 2 hours to Tweet & Taste Michigan, I think? #ttmi |
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11:10 pm
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winegenie:
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Way 2 Go! RT @DrinkerOfWine: @winegenie All is set here: bottles are ready, glasses are ready, food is ready. I am ready for #ttmi |
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11:13 pm
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winemonologues:
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http://twitpic.com/17fl85 - Tasting room on Old Mission Peninsula #ttmi |
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11:15 pm
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DrinkerOfWine:
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I was just there yesterday! RT @WineMonologues: http://twitpic.com/17fl85 - Tasting room on Old Mission Peninsula #ttmi |
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11:16 pm
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cortcase:
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What's on the menu at everyone's house tonight for #ttmi? And who's having get-togethers? |
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11:19 pm
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thewineauxs:
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@cortcase I feel like the odd man out, I have no special menu planned for the Tweet and Taste - it's all about the wine! #ttmi |
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11:21 pm
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WinedownMi:
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All set, Couldn't get the Dry Riesling but have the Chard and the Pinot ready to rock and roll!#ttmi |
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11:22 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @thelocalbeet: Follow Tweet&Taste tonite @ 7 CST (8 EST) (Wendy/ @aschie30 participating for LB) http://www.bit.ly/9vTqGF #ttmi |
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11:22 pm
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cortcase:
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@thewineauxs It's OK! We're just having taco salad! I'll live vicariously through these people who can cook! :) #ttmi |
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11:27 pm
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cortcase:
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Got the wine lineup, the @bstar2009 glasses and the Riedel ready to go for #ttmi! http://yfrog.com/j8yvej |
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11:29 pm
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winegenie:
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Get your taste buds Prepared! RT @MichbytheBottle @tweetandtastemi We are ready! #ttmi |
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11:30 pm
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ediblechicago:
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RT @thelocalbeet: Reminder for local winos out there: Follow Tweet&Taste tonite @ 7 http://www.bit.ly/9vTqGF #ttmi |
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11:31 pm
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cortcase:
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Awesome, we have some Chicago peeps joining us for #ttmi tonight! |
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11:31 pm
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cortcase:
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If you're joining us for #ttmi from a Michigan winery, let us know! And if you're having a get-together, we want to hear about it! |
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11:32 pm
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noknow:
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Looks like a good crowd for #ttmi tonight. Merry meet! |
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11:36 pm
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noknow:
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@tweetandtastemi May I direct some of my tweets @ u tonight so as not to over-fill the timelines of those not participating? #ttmi |
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11:37 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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@noknow Sure. Just make sure to use #ttmi so those participating will see it. Thanks again for all of your support. |
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11:39 pm
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tweetandtastemi:
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FYI - I will be double posting tonight from @MichByTheBottle and @TweetAndTasteMI since my #ttmi posts are not being picked up in searches |
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11:41 pm
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bstar2009:
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RT @cortcase: Got the wine lineup, the @bstar2009 glasses and the Riedel ready to go for #ttmi! http://yfrog.com/j8yvej |
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11:41 pm
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MichiganBarter:
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Trading in the coffee cup for a wine glass tonight. Imbibing from the comforts of home! Join others for Tweet&Taste. #ttmi |
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11:45 pm
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winegenie:
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RT @GangofPour Mise en place set-everything cut & ready -Need nap Here's our menu 4 http://ow.ly/1fPaP #ttmi @bstar2009: Cookin'? |
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11:46 pm
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DrinkerOfWine:
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Okay emergency averted: I'm staying in the Traverse area this week and couldn't find a corkscrew for the #ttmi Found one! |
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11:47 pm
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noknow:
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@tweetandtastemi Absolutely, thank you. I'm glad to take part! #ttmi |
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11:51 pm
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SloaneKelley:
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Cool! A night when I can Tweet from the dinner table and not get the "look" #ttmi |
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11:53 pm
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chinoisfemme:
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Unfortunately, I always get the "look" RT @SloaneKelley: Cool! A night when I can Tweet from the dinner table and not get the "look" #ttmi |
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11:55 pm
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DrinkerOfWine:
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I thought the "look" was just standard! RT @SloaneKelley: Cool! A night when I can Tweet from the dinner table and not get the "look" #ttmi |
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11:59 pm
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OSVineyards:
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Getting excited for Tweet and Taste Michigan! #ttmi |
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March 9, 2010
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12:16 am
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michwine:
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All ready for #ttmi. OK, we cheated. Opened the Riesling with grilled tofu stir fry at the dinner table. |
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12:16 am
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missysedai:
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Since I am @pentawine 's TwitterMinion, that is who I will be tweeting as for tonight's Tweet and Taste Michigan! See you at 8! #wine #ttmi |
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12:19 am
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OSVineyards:
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Oh, @michwine...it happens to the best of us. Cheers! (sounds like a delightful pairing!) #ttmi |
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12:20 am
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cortcase:
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T minus 40 minutes for #ttmi! |
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12:22 am
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pentawine:
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@michwine We did too. Served the Riesling with roasted turkey basted with bacon fat, pasta w/ light garlic butter & white sweet corn. #ttmi |
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12:23 am
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marthacom:
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Starting Tweet and Taste w/ gang of pour. #TTMI cheese and bacon toasts w/ Lawrence US sparkler. great combo/start |
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12:24 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi ~ Starting early w/M. Lawrence US bubbly~we like!! |
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12:27 am
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noknow:
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@marthacom Sounds like a great pairing to start. I like it. #ttmi |
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12:27 am
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royaloakmi:
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@gangofpour I have poured a bit of riesling ahead of time 2 get in the mood after a busy day - what fun #ttmi |
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12:28 am
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cortcase:
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@gangofpour Mmmm...I love me some bubbly from L. Mawby! #ttmi |
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12:28 am
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gangofpour:
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@royaloakmi In the words of Mich Jagger, "Can't do no harm..." #ttmi |
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12:29 am
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cortcase:
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Who here is tweeting from (or representing) a Michigan winery? Let's see a show of...keystrokes. :) #ttmi |
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12:29 am
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royaloakmi:
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@MichbytheBottle They R really straight now as I have poured a bit of riesling & done work 4 the rest of the night #ttmi |
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12:30 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Good trade off! RT @MichiganBarter: Trading in the coffee cup for a wine glass tonight. Join others for Tweet&Taste. #ttmi |
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12:31 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Tweeting from dinner table is encrouraged RT @SloaneKelley: Cool! A night when I can Tweet from the dinner table & not get the "look" #ttmi |
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12:31 am
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KatLepera:
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@cortcase Glasses ready and corks are popped! #ttmi |
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12:31 am
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thewineauxs:
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@gangofpour #ttmi US is good stuff, we had their new wine "Detroit" the other day. |
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12:31 am
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nectarwine:
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I'm wishing my good friend Shannon a great #TTMI tonight! He's the Michigan Wine Evangelist :) @michbythebottle |
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12:32 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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@marthacom Mmmm... why didn't I think of that! #ttmi |
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12:32 am
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gangofpour:
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@cortcase Never met a Mawby bubbly I didn't like! #ttmi |
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12:33 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Salmon pink, crisp & refreshing under-ripe strawberry watermelon mineral |
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12:33 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Excellent acidity |
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12:34 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Thx! RT @nectarwine: I'm wishing my good friend Shannon a great #TTMI tonight! He's the Michigan Wine Evangelist :) @michbythebottle |
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12:35 am
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gangofpour:
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@thewineauxs Haven't had "Detroit" yet #ttmi |
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12:35 am
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bstar2009:
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RT @gangofpour: #ttmi Excellent acidity - What r u drinking? |
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12:36 am
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OSVineyards:
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Go Shannon! RT @nectarwine I'm wishing my good friend Shannon a great #TTMI! He's the Michigan Wine Evangelist :) @michbythebottle |
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12:36 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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I figured as much ;)RT @lawtonridgevine: @MichbytheBottle - Shannon, you have to watch Joel and Claudia, they have a head start on us. #ttmi |
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12:36 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Glenn Gould playing Bach while we taste & tweet! |
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12:36 am
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zinfandel601:
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Laptop set up at WineStyles - Livonia - 7 of us on hand for shrimp cocktail and chicken wings - bottles on ice http://tr.imwinestyles #ttmi |
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12:36 am
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cortcase:
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Tonight's #ttmi facilitators (tweet 1 of 2): @michbythebottle @tweetandtastemi @bstar2009 @gangofpour @winemonologues @winegenie |
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12:37 am
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cortcase:
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Tonight's #ttmi facilitators (tweet 2 of 2): @michwine @thewineauxs @winefornewbies and, of course, me! ;) @cortcase |
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12:37 am
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marthacom:
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First course coming up from Kim/gang of pour. Kim chi mungbean pancakes wi/ dipping sauce w/Riesling.#TTMI |
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12:38 am
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cortcase:
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@zinfandel601 Excellent! #ttmi |
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12:38 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Yesterday, I didn't know what a facilitator was, now I are one! |
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12:39 am
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cortcase:
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The enthusiasm is awesome! Thank you all for being involved with #ttmi! We @michbythebottle definitely want to make this a regular event! |
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12:39 am
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Uniquechatter:
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First course about to be served for #ttmi ... Dairy Free Butternut Squash Soup with the Riesling!!! Pics to follow!!! |
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12:39 am
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cortcase:
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@gangofpour #ttmi LOL |
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12:39 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Cool! RT @zinfandel601:WineStyles - Livonia - 7 of us here for shrimp cocktail and chicken wings - bottles on ice #ttmi http://ow.ly/1fQgZ |
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12:39 am
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michwine:
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RT @gangofpour: #ttmi Yesterday, I didn't know what a facilitator was, now I are one! |
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12:40 am
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cortcase:
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@UniqueChatter That sounds amazing...definitely post pics so I can live vicariously! #ttmi |
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12:40 am
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cortcase:
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I definitely need to get more creative with the food for the next #ttmi! |
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12:40 am
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thewineauxs:
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RT @gangofpour: #ttmi Glenn Gould playing Bach while we taste & tweet! |
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12:41 am
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cortcase:
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Dear AT&T: If you could please keep our DSL functioning for #ttmi, it would be much appreciated. |
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12:41 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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20 minutes until the real action begins! (But I love the pre-action banter too!) #ttmi |
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12:43 am
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SloaneKelley:
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Getting started on the Riesling along with some local GA shrimp #ttmi |
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12:44 am
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winemonologues:
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@zinfandel601 Who are the other 6 and have they chimed in yet? #ttmi |
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12:44 am
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cortcase:
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Everyone's jumping the gun, ha! #ttmi |
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12:44 am
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OSVineyards:
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Go pre-action banter!!! RT @tweetandtastemi 20 minutes until the real action begins! (But I love the pre-action banter too!) #ttmi |
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12:44 am
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royaloakmi:
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@Uniquechatter Butternut squash soup with the riesling sounds like a winner #ttmi |
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12:45 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Taking pictures here of dueling computers! |
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12:45 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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T-15 minutes! #ttmi |
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12:45 am
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winemonologues:
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Pinot is open and breathing! #ttmi |
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12:45 am
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zinfandel601:
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@winemonologues guests of the store ... only one laptop between us - I'm a "facilitator" too :) #ttmi |
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12:45 am
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noknow:
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@cortcase Amen on the AT&T wish. I hope you stay under the API call limit too. Let the pages refresh by themselves ; ) #ttmi |
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12:46 am
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royaloakmi:
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@gangofpour R U still out of town tasting and tweeting from Chicago #ttmi |
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12:46 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Know someone who wants to follow the conversation about #ttmi but doesn't use Twitter? Send them to http://ow.ly/1fQoy |
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12:46 am
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cortcase:
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@gangofpour We have two computers going and iPhones as backup in case our DSL goes down (which wouldn't be a surprise!) #ttmi |
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12:46 am
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michwine:
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Reminds me of the first-ever Prodigy Wine Board "virtual" tasting, back around 1991. Yes, I'm older than some of you... #ttmi |
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12:47 am
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bellagowinery:
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we are ready #ttmi lets taste |
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12:48 am
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winemonologues:
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http://twitpic.com/17g43p - My favorite sign. . . in bstar2009 Old Mission tasting room #ttmi |
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12:48 am
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cortcase:
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@michwine I got AOL in 1994 and chat rooms blew my mind. I was 14. :) #ttmi |
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12:48 am
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gangofpour:
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@bellagowinery Welcome! Is that you Charlie? #ttmi |
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12:49 am
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cortcase:
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@winemonologues HA! Love that sign! #ttmi |
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12:49 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Anybody else letting the Pinot Noir breathe? #ttmi |
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12:49 am
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michwine:
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GREAT PIC! RT @winemonologues: http://twitpic.com/17g43p - My favorite sign. . . in bstar2009 Old Mission tasting room #ttmi |
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12:49 am
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gangofpour:
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@bstar2009 Indeed, bubbles always get things started nicely #ttmi |
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12:50 am
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gangofpour:
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@cortcase Can't be too careful, Cort! #ttmi |
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12:50 am
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winemonologues:
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RT Nice! @MichbytheBottle: Know anyone who wants to follow the convo abt #ttmi but doesn't use Twitter? Send them 2 http://ow.ly/1fQox |
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12:50 am
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OSVineyards:
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@tweetandtastemi Old Shore just opened the PN - Breathing...... #ttmi |
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12:51 am
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cortcase:
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This is random, but check out my recycling method for wine bottles #ttmi http://yfrog.com/aboa3j |
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12:51 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Pulled the cork on the Pinot but did not decant |
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12:52 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Is it against the rules to have the Riesling in my glass already? :-) #ttmi |
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12:52 am
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OSVineyards:
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@winegenie...love the somm thang...#ttmi |
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12:52 am
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cortcase:
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@evandawson thanks! We keep them stashed away from drunken guests! ;) #ttmi |
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12:52 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Or, more specifically, sipping the Riesling. :-) #ttmi |
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12:52 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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I would like all of the featured wine bloggers to intoduce themselves and provide a link to their blogs in 140 characters or less! #ttmi |
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12:53 am
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OSVineyards:
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@cortcase....2lads will be proud! :-) Love it! Way to recycle! #ttmi |
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12:53 am
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thewineauxs:
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@tweetandtastemi Opened and splashed the Pinot into a decanter about an hour ago. #ttmi |
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12:53 am
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winegenie:
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wine #1 Label Info:2008 Arcturos dry Riesling, Black Star Farms, Old Mission Peninsula, Alc 12% #ttmi #Michigan - This is such a Somm thing. |
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12:53 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Rules are made to be broken! |
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12:54 am
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cortcase:
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Here's my intro: I'm Cort (Cortney) from MichiganByTheBottle.com! I'm designated sidekick to hubby Shannon and I make the videos! #ttmi |
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12:55 am
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SloaneKelley:
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Friend's comment on the Riesling: it's like apple cider dancing a jig in her mouth. #ttmi |
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12:56 am
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cortcase:
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@OSVineyards Thanks! :) #ttmi |
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12:56 am
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OSVineyards:
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OSV wife in Ann Arbor, OSV husband in Chicago - both online to tweet&taste @osvineyards...wonder who's who?! #ttmi |
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12:56 am
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WineForNewbies:
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You can follow my Taste & Tweet Michigan tweets by using the #ttmi tag. Should be a fun evening! |
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12:57 am
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cortcase:
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RT @tweetandtastemi I would like all of the featured wine bloggers to intoduce themselves and provide a link to their blogs #ttmi |
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12:57 am
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misswinegirl:
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looking forward to the T&T #ttmi |
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12:57 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Kim & George @ http://bit.ly/939cmd |
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12:58 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Hi there--I'm Bill Wilson from Wine For Newbies http://is.gd/9ZQwM #ttmi (that's winefornewbies dot net) |
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12:58 am
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zinfandel601:
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Oh, wow! Explodes in the mouth, that BS Riesling - initial impression! #ttmi |
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12:58 am
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bellagowinery:
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makes a great fondue #ttmi |
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12:59 am
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cortcase:
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Riddle me this: What the Hashtag claims we have #ttmi participants with posts dated for tomorrow. Are there overseas tweeters or something? |
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12:59 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Thanks so much to Coryn Briggs and Lee Lutes at @BStar2009 for agreeing to be the first #ttmi winery! |
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12:59 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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Cudos to Lee for putting the wine in a screw top bottle. Now that's an accessible wine. #ttmi |
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1:00 am
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cortcase:
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Amen to that! @tweetandtastemi Thanks so much to Coryn Briggs and Lee Lutes at @BStar2009 for agreeing to be the first #ttmi winery! |
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1:00 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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@bstar2009 Make sure you are adding #ttmi to your posts |
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1:00 am
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WineForNewbies:
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@tweetandtastemi I agree--kudos to Black Star Winery #ttmi |
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1:00 am
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michwine:
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Joel, proprietor at MichWine.com -- also a judge at the MI Wine Competition. Here tasting with spouse Sally... #ttmi |
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1:00 am
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bstar2009:
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We r honored to be the first in line! RT @MichbytheBottle: Thanks so much to at @BStar2009 for agreeing to be the first #ttmi winery! |
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1:00 am
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winegenie:
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1. Appearance: Clear, very brite, pale greenish straw gold. Some small bubbles form on glass- CO2 presence? What say U Lee? Pretty! #ttmi. |
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1:00 am
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WineForNewbies:
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OK, my clock says 8:00. Let's roll! #ttmi |
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1:00 am
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thewineauxs:
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My intro - Chris from http://thewineauxs.blogspot.com here - looking forward to a good discussion! #ttmi (sorry about that) |
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1:01 am
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cortcase:
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Everyone make sure to put #ttmi so everyone can see your posts! I'm so excited! |
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1:01 am
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MPFood:
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RT @tweetandtastemi: Thanks so much to Coryn Briggs and Lee Lutes at @BStar2009 for agreeing to be the first #ttmi winery! |
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1:01 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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We are going to start with the 2008 Arcturos Dry Riesling... Taste away! #ttmi |
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1:01 am
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OSVineyards:
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@bstar2009 Cheers to the inaugural tweet and taste! #ttmi |
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1:01 am
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cortcase:
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Shannon's typing away. Hey, pour me some wine! Stat! #ttmi |
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1:01 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Reminder: Add #ttmi to each of your posts! |
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1:02 am
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noknow:
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@tweetandtastemi My nose is in the Riesling, I think it will be there for a few. #ttmi |
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1:02 am
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misswinegirl:
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thanks for starting a new trend with MI wines Shannon!!! #ttmi |
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1:02 am
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WineForNewbies:
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'07 Black Star Farms Arcturus Riesling--wow, lots of fruit on the nose. Good fruit too! #ttmi |
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1:02 am
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cortcase:
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Shannon, you'd better not have your first comment be "fruit on the nose" #ttmi |
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1:02 am
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michwine:
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Love the Riesling Sweetness scale on the back label -- brilliant idea! #ttmi |
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1:02 am
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thewineauxs:
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Great balance - white grapefruit and a bit of pear. Fruity, acid, slightly sweet for a 'dry Riesling' but by no means a bad thing. #ttmi |
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1:02 am
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pentawine:
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Light, w/ a very prominent green apple flooding the palate. Slightly bubbly, very pale and luminous. #ttmi |
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1:02 am
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cortcase:
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Cheers! @OSVineyards @bstar2009 Cheers to the inaugural tweet and taste! #ttmi |
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1:03 am
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bstar2009:
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@tweetandtastemi think minerality and fruit with the 2008 Dry Riesling #ttmi |
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1:03 am
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cortcase:
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Mmmm...SO GOOD. I'm a sucker for riesling, I won't lie... #ttmi |
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1:03 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Riesling is nice and crisp, almost frizzante in mouthfeel. Maybe it is frizzante. :-) #ttmi |
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1:03 am
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KatLepera:
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Cheers to the Rieseling--pale, soft and sweet. #ttmi |
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1:03 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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I always get the comment from others that the Riesling looks fantastic in the glass. As pretty as a wine can be. #ttmi |
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1:03 am
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MPFood:
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We're pouring and tasting! We've got a great group - 5 ladies from M&P! #ttmi |
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1:03 am
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thewineauxs:
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I can see the green apple, almost a green apple Now and Later candy sort of thing. #ttmi |
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1:03 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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I love the Riesling scale on the back of the bottle showing how dry or sweet it is (this one is dry!) #ttmi |
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1:04 am
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noknow:
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@WineForNewbies What kind of fruit? My first thought was pear... #ttmi |
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1:04 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Careful, Kat--this Riesling is dry, but you may be thinking sweet=fruity. #ttmi |
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1:04 am
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cortcase:
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I could drink the whole bottle. (And maybe I will!) #ttmi |
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1:04 am
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noknow:
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@pentawine I noticed a few bubbles as well. Would you say daybright? #ttmi |
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1:04 am
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michwine:
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Riesling IS a little frizzante -- we called it "petlllance" #ttmi |
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1:04 am
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KatLepera:
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Reminds me of warm summer days on the Bay in TC. I would love this with some food from the thai cafe or zakey's #ttmi |
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1:04 am
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pentawine:
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The acidity of this wine worked really well with bacon fat basted turkey. #ttmi |
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1:04 am
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bellagowinery:
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green apple, pear, slight mineral note, where will it be in 5 years? #ttmi |
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1:05 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Happy to do it! RT @misswinegirl: thanks for starting a new trend with MI wines Shannon!!! #ttmi |
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1:05 am
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WineForNewbies:
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@noknow Yeah, pear or some apple that I can't put my finger on. #ttmi |
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1:05 am
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MPFood:
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Yes! And we love the tiny bubbles. RT @thewineauxs: I can see the green apple, almost a green apple Now and Later candy sort of thing. #ttmi |
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1:05 am
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thewineauxs:
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I think I'm getting some sugar on this one - not overwhelming, but I wouldn't call it bone dry #ttmi |
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1:06 am
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WineForNewbies:
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@bellagowinery I can tell you where it will be in five years--all gone! :-) #ttmi |
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1:06 am
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winemonologues:
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Great acidity and balance! #ttmi |
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1:06 am
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pentawine:
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@thewineauxs Yes! A Now & Later or Jolly Rancher sort of apple - tart to start, smoothing to a little sweeter. #ttmi |
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1:06 am
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bstar2009:
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@tweetandtastemi dry, but not bone dry! the arrow on the scale in not all the way too the left. #ttmi |
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1:06 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Definitely green apple for me! Love the acid. #ttmi |
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1:06 am
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WineForNewbies:
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This Riesling can easily hold its own with the better-known German Rieslings. #ttmi |
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1:07 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @bstar2009: @bellagowinery expecting great comments from Charlie on Pinot & Chard #ttmi |
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1:07 am
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OSVineyards:
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@bstar2009 - give us some of your riesling tasting notes! #ttmi |
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1:07 am
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misswinegirl:
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Love this Riesling!!! Full of Apple, pear-nice minerality!!! Great wine to pair with many menu options!!! AWESOME Riesling Lee!!! #ttmi |
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1:07 am
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MPFood:
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Clean green taste, a great a-pear-atif (the puns have started already!) #ttmi |
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1:07 am
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winegenie:
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1. Nose: Clean, fresh. Lite lemon zest, green apple, Earthiness too! Is not shy but easy 2 smell = forward! Some fresh, dry straw #ttmi |
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1:07 am
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thewineauxs:
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I am really digging this Riesling - (mild) sugar, lots of acid, spice, fruit. #ttmi |
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1:07 am
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KatLepera:
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Yeah, would you call it more of a German style? @thewineauxs not overwhelming, but I wouldn't call it bone dry #ttmi |
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1:07 am
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winemonologues:
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Love the grapefruit flavors. Lots of acidity of the sides of my tongue. Very direct! #ttmi |
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1:07 am
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michwine:
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We're getting more citurs than green apple -- halfway between tart orange and grapefruit. #TTMI |
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1:07 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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I left my wine at room temp. It really make the clean, nice fruit come forward. #ttmi |
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1:07 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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I love white wines that make me pucker a bit! #ttmi |
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1:07 am
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cortcase:
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Ha! More like five minutes for me... @WineForNewbies @bellagowinery I can tell you where it will be in five years--all gone! :-) #ttmi |
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1:08 am
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tandmark:
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The hashtag #ttmi is right now the locus for a Twitter tasting of Michigan wines. (Mostly can't get 'em in Seattle. *sigh*) #MIwine |
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1:08 am
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thewineauxs:
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RT @WineForNewbies This Riesling can easily hold its own with the better-known German Rieslings. #ttmi - Couldn't agree more! |
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1:08 am
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WineForNewbies:
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A very nice long finish, maybe 7 seconds on the Riesling? #ttmi |
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1:08 am
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Uniquechatter:
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The riesling TOTALLY held up with our peppery butternut squash soup!!! Out of 10 people it was a WIN #ttmi |
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1:08 am
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bellagowinery:
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lee what is the RS? #ttmi |
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1:08 am
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tmvinny11:
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#ttmi |
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1:08 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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This from a wine educator! RT @WineForNewbies: This Riesling can easily hold its own with the better-known German Rieslings. #ttmi |
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1:08 am
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winemonologues:
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This is a fan fave of the ladies in the room with me! #ttmi |
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1:09 am
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joelga:
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Are you part of the #ttmi event tonight @jacobsonandrewm ? |
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1:09 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi The Riesling is a nice match for Kim's kim chi mung bean pancakes |
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1:09 am
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winemonologues:
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In addition to the grapefruit, I am getting the taste of clementines! #ttmi |
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1:09 am
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zinfandel601:
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the light, clean aroma doesn't anticipate the bold flavors .. fruit up to the acidity! complex, too #ttmi |
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1:09 am
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bellagowinery:
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Been enjoying the Riesling with an eggplant dish, lightly spiced, a little tomato , very nice indeed, elegant fruit #ttmi |
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1:09 am
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cortcase:
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:( RT @tandmark The hashtag #ttmi is right now the locus for a Twitter tasting of Michigan wines. (Mostly can't get 'em in Seattle. *sigh*) |
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1:09 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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I agree on standing up to some German wines. How does the soil here compare to the Old World? #ttmi |
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1:09 am
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pentawine:
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A little lime on the finish. This is clean and refreshing and tastes like more! #ttmi |
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1:09 am
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winemonologues:
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RT I agree! Excellent finish! @WineForNewbies: A very nice long finish, maybe 7 seconds on the Riesling? #ttmi |
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1:09 am
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WineForNewbies:
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This Riesing has made my list of "Michigan wines that you'll never guess are from Michigan." #ttmi |
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1:09 am
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Uniquechatter:
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#ttmi The fruit we felt stood out? Pear! Loved it!! |
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1:10 am
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cortcase:
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How many ladies do you have there? ;) RT @winemonologues This is a fan fave of the ladies in the room with me! #ttmi |
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1:10 am
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michwine:
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Yes! That's it RT @winemonologues: In addition to the grapefruit, I am getting the taste of clementines! #ttmi |
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1:10 am
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bstar2009:
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RT @UniqueChatter: The riesling held up with our peppery butternut squash soup!!! Out of 10 people it was a WIN #ttmi Yeah! It's a staff fav |
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1:10 am
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noknow:
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@bstar2009 kiwi was a second fruit for me so I like the "tropical" descriptor. #ttmi |
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1:10 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @bstar2009: screw top: nothing we could do more for quality assurance with this wine. All OM whites now under screw cap. #ttmi |
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1:10 am
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thewineauxs:
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I'm getting some interesting citrus qualities - kind of a pomelo thing - tart, definitiely an "unusual" citrus. #ttmi |
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1:11 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @bstar2009: @bellagowinery .8% #ttmi |
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1:11 am
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cortcase:
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Make sure you use the hashtag #ttmi, guys! Gems are slipping past the search! :) |
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1:11 am
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MPFood:
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OH at M&P "I could drink it for breakfast! Love the fruity flavor of this reisling." #ttmi |
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1:11 am
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bellagowinery:
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sorbate? #ttmi |
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1:11 am
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royaloakmi:
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Crisp - I think of Granny Smith apples but so drinkable #ttmi |
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1:11 am
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Flip_Flash:
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Arcturos 2008 Riesling w kimchee pancakes - lovely spice level of the pancakes - nicely softened but not oeverwhelmed by Riesling #ttmi |
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1:11 am
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winemonologues:
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@cortcase : Two and they are loving the Riesling! #ttmi |
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1:11 am
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aschie30:
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The riesling has a lot of anjoy pear upfront and a slight green apple acidity that sneaks up & balances out the sweetness #ttmi |
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1:12 am
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royaloakmi:
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@KatLepera reminds me of earthiness of Rhine when I first compared them to the flowery Mosel #ttmi |
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1:12 am
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cortcase:
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Hey wine experts, complete this sentence: If you like this riesling, then you'd really like ______? #ttmi |
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1:12 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Anyone else keep it at room temp? RT @lawtonridgevine: I left my wine at room temp. It really make the clean, nice fruit come forward. #ttmi |
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1:12 am
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bellagowinery:
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linalool on the nose, more common in muscats, almost juicy fruit? #ttmi |
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1:12 am
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aschie30:
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And there's some frizzante there #ttmi |
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1:13 am
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pentawine:
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RT @MPFood OH at M&P "I could drink it for breakfast! Love the fruity flavor of this reisling." Who needs mimosas? #ttmi |
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1:13 am
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winemonologues:
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@cortcase : Although my youngest daughter likes to "sniffy-sniff" #ttmi |
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1:13 am
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bstar2009:
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@thewineauxs #ttmi G. Ries r obviously the standard but we in MI r hard at work to express our own terroir |
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1:13 am
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WineForNewbies:
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I'm not an expert, but I'd say if you like this you'll like Loosen's Dr. L Riesling #ttmi |
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1:14 am
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cortcase:
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I'm curious to hear who prefers room temp whites versus chilled whites? #ttmi |
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1:14 am
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winegenie:
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1. Palate: CO2 on palate = freshness tickles. Green apple on nose born out in taste w/ apple peel bonus = balanced. Flavors linger. #ttmi |
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1:14 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Gave the Riesling a good but not excessive chill |
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1:14 am
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WineForNewbies:
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I had my Riesling in the fridge for about an hour; was in cool room before that. #ttmi |
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1:14 am
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cortcase:
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@winemonologues "Sniffy sniff," like Gary Vaynerchuk? :) #ttmi |
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1:14 am
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thewineauxs:
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Mine has no visible frizzante, but I can certainly feel it. #ttmi |
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1:14 am
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winemonologues:
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RT I do! Better flavors. @cortcase: I'm curious to hear who prefers room temp whites versus chilled whites? #ttmi |
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1:14 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Now playing Charlie Parker & strings to tweet and taste by |
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1:14 am
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royaloakmi:
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@tweetandtastemi I like it a bit more chilled - had a bit at room temperature during the early start #ttmi |
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1:14 am
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Uniquechatter:
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We are moving on to Chardonnay... Mixed Greens with Fresh Fruit and Home Made Poppyseed Dressing! #ttmi |
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1:15 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Are we ready to move on to the Arcturos 2007 Chardonnay? Let's do it! #ttmi |
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1:15 am
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winemonologues:
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RT I agree. . .@WineForNewbies: I'm not an expert, but I'd say if you like this you'll like Loosen's Dr. L Riesling #ttmi |
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1:15 am
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WineForNewbies:
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As the wine warms and opens up, I'm getting some spice, reminds me of Gewürtztraminer. Cool! #ttmi |
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1:15 am
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OSVineyards:
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#ttmi gotta love whites closer to room temp for better aromas. |
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1:15 am
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bstar2009:
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@winegenie Lee agrees, couldn't have said it better! Thanks #ttmi |
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1:15 am
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winemonologues:
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RT linalool? Never heard that one. . . @bellagowinery: linalool on the nose, more common in muscats, almost juicy fruit? #ttmi |
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1:15 am
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cortcase:
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@michbythebottle, I like @gangofpour's idea - let's put on some music, shall we? #ttmi |
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1:16 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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I might have started this chilled to much. Flavors really popping now as it's warmed a bit! #ttmi |
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1:16 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Time for another glass of the Riesling. #ttmi |
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1:16 am
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MPFood:
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Sure! RT @tweetandtastemi: Are we ready to move on to the Arcturos 2007 Chardonnay? Let's do it! #ttmi |
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1:16 am
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thewineauxs:
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@bstar2009 Agreed - it may be German 'style' and on par with good producers, but it is unique. #ttmi |
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1:16 am
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cortcase:
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@uniquechatter, I want to come eat at your house! #ttmi |
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1:17 am
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bellagowinery:
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on to the Chard, pair with a lbs of butter #ttmi |
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1:17 am
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bstar2009:
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@DrinkerOfWine despite tradition riesling is often better at cellar temp, not cold #ttmi |
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1:17 am
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KatLepera:
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How would you describe the acidity of an oaked chard? #ttmi |
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1:17 am
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cortcase:
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All right, @michbythebottle, pour me some chardonnay! We've got John Coltrane on now for ambience. #ttmi |
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1:17 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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Riesling is definately the Vinifera grape of chopice by Michigan vineyards and Wineries. About 400 acres are already in the ground.#ttmi |
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1:17 am
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royaloakmi:
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@WineForNewbies just poured myself one - quite a few bubbles #ttmi |
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1:17 am
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thewineauxs:
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Some MI bands for the Tweet and Taste? The only one I know is Negative Approach. #ttmi |
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1:18 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi After Charlie Parker, Grateful Dead! |
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1:18 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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We are so lucky to have a Master Sommelier @winegenie with us tonight! #ttmi |
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1:18 am
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thewineauxs:
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Chardonnay just poured - I hate Chardonnay, this will be interesting! #ttmi |
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1:18 am
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bstar2009:
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@thewineauxs we tend to focus more on bright and fresh with our Dry Ries. Germans with older vineyards focus more on soil complexity #ttmi |
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1:19 am
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cortcase:
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You can definitely smell the oak on the chard's nose #ttmi |
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1:19 am
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pentawine:
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Oh, baby, nice legs! Pale, more so than expected. Bread on the nose, but not the expected butter. A bit smoky & woodsy. American Oak? #ttmi |
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1:19 am
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bstar2009:
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@MPFood Love the green apple candy analogy! This is Coryn #ttmi |
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1:19 am
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bellagowinery:
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more fruit on the nose than expected, little hint of buttery popcorn, butterscotch, carrying the alc of 07 @ 13% #ttmi |
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1:19 am
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bstar2009:
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@thewineauxs think white burgandy #ttmi |
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1:19 am
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winemonologues:
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@cortcase: Love Coltrane!! #ttmi |
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1:19 am
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cortcase:
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@thewineauxs: I hate merlot, so I'll have to choke it down when we do one of those for #ttmi in the future! |
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1:19 am
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WineForNewbies:
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This Riesling is solid proof that great wine doesn't have to come from the "major" wine regions. Or maybe that MI should be a major 1 #ttmi |
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1:19 am
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bstar2009:
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@MichWine how does this fit with the wine?#ttmi |
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1:19 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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I smell the toastiness of the oak on the Chardonnay #ttmi |
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1:19 am
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noknow:
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RT @tweetandtastemi: We are so lucky to have a Master Sommelier @winegenie with us tonight! #ttmi |
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1:20 am
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winemonologues:
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RT Yep! Look for the twitpic coming! @cortcase: @winemonologues "Sniffy sniff," like Gary Vaynerchuk? :) #ttmi |
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1:20 am
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royaloakmi:
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@tweetandtastemi I second that - Definitely great to have @winegenie #ttmi |
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1:20 am
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thewineauxs:
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Chardonnay - oak and vanilla on the nose. A rather light nose - light color too, looks promising! #ttmi |
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1:20 am
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WinedownMi:
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I like the chard, nice and clean, was it American Oak? #ttmi |
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1:20 am
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cortcase:
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Yes, Claudia, aren't you one of only a few in MI? @tweetandtastemi We are so lucky to have a Master Sommelier @winegenie with us! #ttmi |
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1:20 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @bstar2009: @OSVineyards profiles of our wines can be found under the winery tab,our wines , on the BSF page:www.blackstarfarms.com #ttmi |
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1:20 am
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winemonologues:
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Chard: lots of buttered popcorn. . . #ttmi |
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1:20 am
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bstar2009:
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@aschie30 we can alweays revisit the riesling #ttmi |
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1:20 am
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cortcase:
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The chard is oak-tastic #ttmi |
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1:20 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Do I have to go on to the Chard? This Riesling is hard to give up... #ttmi |
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1:20 am
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bellagowinery:
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full ml employed, co-inoculated? #ttmi |
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1:21 am
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bstar2009:
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@WineForNewbies Well said and thanks for the nice words #ttmi |
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1:21 am
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OSVineyards:
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@winefornewbies Michigan IS a major -- we just need to change the way we think of ourselves! #ttmi |
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1:21 am
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bellagowinery:
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@thewineauxs noone hates Chard, you just haven't found the right one #ttmi |
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1:21 am
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thewineauxs:
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Agreed with @bstar2009 - white Burgundy feel, light, no oak monster here. #ttmi |
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1:21 am
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bstar2009:
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@cortcase all french oak, numerous coopers, yet young #ttmi |
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1:21 am
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MPFood:
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Overheard at M&P "It tastes like candy corn! Is that right? Hmm... tasting some more!" #ttmi |
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1:21 am
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cortcase:
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Amen! RT @WineForNewbies This Riesling = proof great wine doesn't have 2 come from "major" wine regions or maybe MI should be major 1 #ttmi |
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1:22 am
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cortcase:
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Agreed! RT @WineForNewbies Do I have to go on to the Chard? This Riesling is hard to give up... #ttmi |
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1:22 am
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michwine:
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I confess to being an outlier on this ; too much vanilla from the oak overpowers the fruit. Give me your Sur Lie! #ttmi |
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1:22 am
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royaloakmi:
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RT @WineForNewbies This Riesling solid proof great wine doesn't have 2 come from "major" wine regions-Or mayB that MI should V major 1 #ttmi |
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1:22 am
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cortcase:
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Is this to the riesling or chard? @MPFood Overheard at M&P "It tastes like candy corn! Is that right? Hmm... tasting some more!" #ttmi |
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1:23 am
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thewineauxs:
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A slightly thick mouthfeel, a touch of pineapple, some light pear, along with lemon, and a bit of vanilla. #ttmi |
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1:23 am
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bstar2009:
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@bellagowinery the older the better #ttmi Greatful Dead |
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1:23 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi We're bucking the trend and doing both the Chard and Pinot w/mushroom soup w/ black truffle creme fresh |
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1:23 am
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Compleatmeadmkr:
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Chard: Got the green apple. Reticent nose, more subtle oak character than Cali circa 1995. #ttmi |
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1:23 am
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BillKRowe:
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RT @WineForNewbies: Time for another glass of the Riesling. #ttmi |
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1:23 am
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MPFood:
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@cortcase The chard. What do you think? #ttmi |
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1:23 am
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winemonologues:
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http://twitpic.com/17gb5j - The sniffy-sniff! #ttmi |
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1:23 am
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bstar2009:
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@MichWine Look for the '09 Sur Lie in a month or less!!! #ttmi |
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1:23 am
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cortcase:
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I dig the chard but I'm a riesling girl! (grabbing the riesling bottle) #ttmi |
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1:23 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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I think the Chardonnay is a little oaky for my palate. #ttmi |
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1:23 am
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bstar2009:
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@gangofpour the older the better for the Dead #ttmi |
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1:23 am
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bellagowinery:
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oak seems well integrated, not sitting on top and covering the aromatic essence of Chard #ttmi |
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1:24 am
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cortcase:
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My Mouth is watering! RT @gangofpour #ttmi We're bucking trend and doing the Chard and Pinot w/mushroom soup w/ black truffle creme fresh |
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1:24 am
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winemonologues:
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The ladies want to let you know that the Riesling is really good with olive oil gouda cheese!! From Trader Joe's ;) #ttmi |
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1:24 am
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KatLepera:
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@michwine Interesting observation. I'm picking up on that vanilla power as well #ttmi |
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1:24 am
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MPFood:
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We're having a hard time switching to the chard - we really enjoyed the reisling. What food would you pair with the chard? #ttmi |
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1:24 am
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cortcase:
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See, I like my chard with oak. #ttmi |
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1:24 am
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royaloakmi:
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The word "butter" on the back of the label definitely describes the Chardonnay #ttmi |
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1:24 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Trying the Chard now... nose is rather subtle at first compared to the Riesling. #ttmi |
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1:24 am
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whatmakesexpert:
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1:24 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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No getting a lot of flavor out of the Chardonnay. Maybe it is too cold? #ttmi |
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1:25 am
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cortcase:
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I told Shan when we drank 45 North's chard: "This tastes like licking a campfire." And I like it that way! #ttmi |
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1:25 am
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bellagowinery:
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@bstar2009 out of the bbl and into the btl, full bbl aging employed on the 2009? #ttmi |
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1:25 am
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winemonologues:
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Getting lots of flavors of butter and butterscotch on the Chard. Not alot of fruit. . . yet! #ttmi |
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1:25 am
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bstar2009:
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RT @MPFood: Rich pastas any game birds and Asian pork ie, What food would you pair with the chard? #ttmi |
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1:25 am
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winegenie:
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@cortcase The Genie is one of three MS Somms residing in #Michigan. I'm a Native Detroiter! :-) #ttmi |
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1:25 am
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Compleatmeadmkr:
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Had the Chard with roast chicken, wild rice & homegrown, homemade applesauce. Worked very. Worth the price of admission. #ttmi |
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1:25 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Good flavors, not too strong. Not overoaked (thank you @bstar2009!). #ttmi |
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1:26 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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French oak RT @WinedownMi: I like the chard, nice and clean, was it American Oak? #ttmi |
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1:26 am
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bstar2009:
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@tweetandtastemi lee says yes, cellar temp is best on these more complex whites 55 to 58 #ttmi |
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1:26 am
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thewineauxs:
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@tweetandtastemi I tried it when I took it out about 70 minutes ago - way too cold, it opens nicely closer to room temp #ttmi |
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1:26 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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Can we get a little background on the Chard from the wine maker? #ttmi |
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1:26 am
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cortcase:
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That riesling has ascended to the top 10 on my list of favorite MI wines. #ttmi |
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1:26 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Cortney, licking a campfire sounds more like Pinotage. #ttmi |
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1:26 am
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bstar2009:
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@MichbytheBottle all french oak #ttmi |
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1:27 am
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cortcase:
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Yum! RT @compleatmeadmkr Had the Chard with roast chicken, wild rice & homegrown, homemade applesauce. Worth the price of admission. #ttmi |
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1:27 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Friendly reminder: Make sure you are using the #ttmi even on replies, so we can all keep track! #ttmi |
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1:27 am
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winemonologues:
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@cortcase: starting to get the campfire in the nose. . . #ttmi |
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1:27 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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I got the 2007 "Sur Lie" by mistake. It is absolutely delicious. Great fresh ripe apple fruit. excellent balance and length. #ttmi |
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1:27 am
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MPFood:
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@bstar2009 Thanks for the food recos! #ttmi |
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1:27 am
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noknow:
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@MichWine I can see your perspective, I like the acid. @bstar2009 malo? #ttmi |
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1:27 am
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bellagowinery:
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OMP fruit, before the screw top, or can you do both? #ttmi |
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1:27 am
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bstar2009:
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@tweetandtastemi thx I feel like I'm missing alot of comments from others #ttmi |
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1:27 am
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royaloakmi:
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I definitely prefer the riesling over the chardonnay #ttmi |
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1:28 am
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bstar2009:
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@DrinkerOfWine bkgd: love white burgs, trying to mimic, great vintage, still juvie #ttmi |
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1:28 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Interesting minerality on the Chard...flint? #ttmi |
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1:28 am
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BillKRowe:
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Still enjoying the Riesling with a chunk of Gruyere. #ttmi |
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1:28 am
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thewineauxs:
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This sounds gross, but there's something about the finish on this wine that reminds me of snot...not a bad thing. #ttmi |
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1:28 am
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bstar2009:
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@Compleatmeadmkr #ttmi Chard dinner sounds amazing! Roast chx is always good w/Chard |
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1:29 am
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pentawine:
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The Chard really opened up and became more flavorful after letting it warm in my hand a bit. Very nice. #ttmi |
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1:29 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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@bstar2009 Care to comment? RT @DrinkerOfWine: Can we get a little background on the Chard from the wine maker? #ttmi |
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1:29 am
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cortcase:
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@winegenie That's awesome! What do you have to go through to get that designation? #ttmi |
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1:29 am
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bellagowinery:
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whose drinking it in a pinot bowl? #ttmi |
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1:29 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi The mushroom soup is so intense, it somewhat overpowers the Pinot~The Chard is actually a better match in this case |
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1:29 am
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winegenie:
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2. Label info: Arcturos 2007 Barrel Aged Chardonnay, Black Star Farms Old Mission Peninsula, Alc 13% #ttmi |
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1:29 am
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WineForNewbies:
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I concur, Royal Oak. Nothing wrong with this Chard at all, but the Riesling set the bar pretty high. #ttmi |
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1:30 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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13% alcohol on the Chardonnay #ttmi |
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1:30 am
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michwine:
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FYI: Riesling won the Judges ' Merit Award at last year's Michigan Wine Competition. We liked it a whole lot. #ttmi |
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1:30 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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I love white burgs, how long should this be cellared? #ttmi |
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1:30 am
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WineForNewbies:
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@bstar2009 Glad to hear you're pursuing Burgundian style. Way too many overoaked Chards in this US market. #ttmi |
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1:30 am
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bstar2009:
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RT @WineForNewbies: Interesting minerality on the Chard...flint? More granite & limestone in these vineyards #ttmi |
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1:30 am
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royaloakmi:
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When I close my eyes and swirl the chardonnay, I feel like I am in fall season and not going into Spring #ttmi |
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1:30 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Forgot to mention Kim's home smoked bacon in the soup, yumm! |
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1:30 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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@bstar2009 what is the retail price of the Chardonnay? #ttmi |
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1:31 am
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aschie30:
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The chard is a lot less oaky than a lot of the Napa stuff, which is good IMHO #ttmi |
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1:31 am
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WineForNewbies:
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[Disclaimer] I'm not a huge Chard fan, so don't take my comments too seriously. :-) #ttmi |
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1:31 am
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cortcase:
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Mmm...gruyere... RT @BillKRowe Still enjoying the Riesling with a chunk of Gruyere. #ttmi |
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1:31 am
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bstar2009:
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@DrinkerOfWine could easily cellar 5 plus years, but not much of this vintage remains #ttmi |
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1:32 am
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winegenie:
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@lawtonridgevine Love that Sur Lie. The Barrel Aged? - We'll C #ttmi |
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1:32 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Chard shows clean varietal character, w/oak in balance to the pretty fruit |
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1:32 am
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thewineauxs:
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RT @aschie30: The chard is a lot less oaky than a lot of the Napa stuff, which is good IMHO #ttmi |
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1:32 am
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WineForNewbies:
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@bstar2009 I think I need to go out and suck on some granite, limestone, flint etc. Gotta recalibrate my palate. :-) #ttmi |
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1:32 am
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bstar2009:
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@aschie30 our fruit is too delicate for too much oak #ttmi |
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1:33 am
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Mo_Brien:
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Chardonnay--smooth, buttery, would go well with a buttery lobster tail #ttmi |
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1:33 am
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cortcase:
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I usually can go either way on chard. I like this one. But like I said, I'm a riesling addict. I'm eyeing that riesling bottle. #ttmi |
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1:33 am
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MPFood:
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The consensus in the room is: The chard isn't holding up for us as it warms up. We liked it better chilled. #ttmi |
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1:33 am
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bstar2009:
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Nice! RT @gangofpour: #ttmi Chard shows clean varietal character, w/oak in balance to the pretty fruit |
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1:33 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @bstar2009: @MichbytheBottle currently on sale for $14 #ttmi |
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1:33 am
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Uniquechatter:
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We liked the chardonnay but we were hoping for more of an oaky flavor! #ttmi |
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1:33 am
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marthacom:
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Intenese mushroom soup best w/ chard. Pinot up w/ salmon. #TTMI |
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1:33 am
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bellagowinery:
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Yes, chard in a pinot bowl, excellent! #ttmi |
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1:34 am
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Flip_Flash:
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2nd course: intense mushroom soup w creme fraiche - Arcturos Char 2007 works beautifully - better than the Pinot #ttmi |
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1:34 am
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MPFood:
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Overheard at M&P "I would drink another glass of the chard, but I would walk down the aisle with the reisling!" #ttmi |
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1:34 am
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KatLepera:
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RT @MPFood: The consensus in the room is: The chard isn't holding up for us as it warms up. We liked it better chilled. #ttmi |
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1:34 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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bstar2009 @noknow yes this did undergo ML but not 100% - 60/70% ML #ttmi |
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1:34 am
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bellagowinery:
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@Mo_Brien have you tried monk fish in a cream sauce, awesome w/ buttery chard, had it at the Boathouse #ttmi |
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1:34 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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Thanks for the info on the malo. Wasn't getting the buttery creamy I thought I might. :) #ttmi |
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1:34 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Nice long finish on the Chard. Really long. Bravo! #ttmi |
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1:34 am
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bstar2009:
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Love it! RT @MPFood: Overheard at M&P "I would drink another glass of the chard, but I would walk down the aisle with the reisling!" #ttmi |
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1:35 am
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thewineauxs:
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Who has had a better <$14 Chard out there? Seriously? It's a grape I don't normally drink, but this seems like a deal. #ttmi |
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1:35 am
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michwine:
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That would be a winner. RT @Mo_Brien: Chardonnay--smooth, buttery, would go well with a buttery lobster tail #ttmi |
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1:35 am
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cortcase:
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LOL! So true! RT @MPFood "I would drink another glass of the chard but I would walk down the aisle with the riesling!" #ttmi |
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1:35 am
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bstar2009:
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@WineForNewbies what style glasss is everyone using for the Chard? #ttmi |
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1:36 am
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bstar2009:
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wine bloggers r u getting comments from other participants? I feel like we r missing some...#ttmi |
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1:36 am
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cortcase:
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Just took another sip after letting it warm a bit. Tastes creamier to me now... #ttmi |
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1:36 am
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ccanen:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: No getting a lot of flavor out of the Chardonnay. Maybe it is too cold? #ttmi |
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1:37 am
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thewineauxs:
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@bstar2009 Riesling - Riedel Riesling. PN - Riedel Extreme Pinot Noir. Chard - seems best out of the Extreme PN glass #ttmi |
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1:37 am
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gangofpour:
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@bstar2009 Just saw Phil and Bob from Grateful Dead in Chicago last week w/their new band Furthur~Killer stuff!!! #ttmi |
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1:37 am
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winemonologues:
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Getting creamier as it warms. . . smoother! #ttmi |
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1:37 am
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cortcase:
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RT @winegenie 2.Appearance: Med straw gold. Clear. Seems viscous, has moderate tears down side of glass. Med brite. #ttmi |
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1:37 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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@bstar2009 I have to keep strolling down to catch up #ttmi |
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1:37 am
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royaloakmi:
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RT @cortcase LOL! So true! RT @MPFood "I would drink another glass of chard but would walk down aisle w/ riesling!" #ttmi My sentiments!!! |
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1:37 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Can I spam for a second? Starting April 1, new series: 30 wines in 30 days (30 alternatives to know) www.winefornewbies.net #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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cortcase:
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Agreed! RT @winemonologues Getting creamier as it warms. . . smoother! #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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pentawine:
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@bstar2009 I think a lot of commentary is getting dropped. #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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bellagowinery:
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@bstar2009 pinot bowl Cristin, Kevin and Charlie #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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aschie30:
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@bstar2009 @WineForNewbies We are drinking from Schott-Zwiesel glasses. My current faves. #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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WineForNewbies:
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I'm using a Riedel Overture Bordeaux Magnum glass. It's my standard wine glass. #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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I agree! Again started too cold I think! RT @WineMonologues: Getting creamier as it warms. . . smoother! #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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tomshea:
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I'm at a wine tweet up! It's on with @gangofpour! #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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bstar2009:
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@winegenie any that r question please feel free to RT them our way #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Let's move on to the Arcturos 2007 Pinot Noir -- Yes, they make Pinot Noir in Michigan! #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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gangofpour:
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@bstar2009 Speiglau white wine glasses #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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thewineauxs:
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RT @winemonologues: Getting creamier as it warms. . . smoother! #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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winegenie:
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@bstar2009 YUP, getting lots of comments! #ttmi |
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1:38 am
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cortcase:
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The longer this chard sits, the more I like it. #ttmi |
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1:39 am
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Mo_Brien:
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Riesling--great with Capriole Old Kentucky tomme #ttmi |
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1:39 am
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royaloakmi:
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@bstar2009 On Hootsuite - have a column of sent tweets, mentions & column for #ttmi - see the whole picture - love Hootsuite |
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1:39 am
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bstar2009:
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@pentawine that's what I thought this is the first we've seen of you #ttmi |
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1:39 am
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winegenie:
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@cortcase Great reply! #ttmi |
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1:39 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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So far 59 participants and 532 tweets! #ttmi |
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1:39 am
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cortcase:
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I have to tear myself away from whites for a red? ;) #ttmi |
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1:40 am
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bstar2009:
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RT @bstar2009: @cortcase always a good sign for young wine, and Chards #ttmi |
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1:40 am
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gangofpour:
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@tomshea Welcome Tom, esp. since you're sitting right next to me! }8^p #ttmi |
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1:40 am
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MPFood:
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@royaloakmi We love Hootsuite too for day to day, but we're using Tweet Grid right now. Auto refreshes! #ttmi |
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1:40 am
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royaloakmi:
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@cortcase the more I drink it - the more I like it - always the case with me and wine #ttmi |
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1:40 am
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WineForNewbies:
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BRB--gotta let the dog out. :-) #ttmi |
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1:40 am
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bstar2009:
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@royaloakmi Thx u! #ttmi |
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1:41 am
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cortcase:
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Do I really have to go to work tomorrow? I've got three open bottles of wine in front of me! #ttmi |
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1:41 am
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pentawine:
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Rich, full nose, hints of blackberry. Mouth feel is lighter, more mellow than expected. Smooth and lightly smoky. Lovely. #ttmi |
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1:41 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Me too! RT @winegenie: @bstar2009 YUP, getting lots of comments! #ttmi |
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1:41 am
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thewineauxs:
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Pinot - black pepper, strawberry, earth, mud (not dirt) on the nose #ttmi |
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1:41 am
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winemonologues:
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RT Not bad! @MichbytheBottle: So far 59 participants and 532 tweets! #ttmi |
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1:41 am
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royaloakmi:
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@MPFood Was trying 2 remember Tweet Grid 2day as I know someone who LOVES it for something like this - it's perfect THX 4 the reminder #ttmi |
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1:41 am
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bstar2009:
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@Mo_Brien is this a regional cheese? #ttmi |
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1:42 am
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cortcase:
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Side note: For those who were at Mich Grape & Wine Conference, Maureen @oneupweb mentioned building brand advocates by interacting... #ttmi |
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1:42 am
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thewineauxs:
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@bstar2009 Can you give us some info on Pinot in MI? Isn't it a fairly tough grape to grow in such a harsh climate? #ttmi |
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1:42 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Love the label on the Pinor Noir - Very classy! #ttmi |
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1:42 am
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cortcase:
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...yesterday I tweeted about Biggby Coffee and VP of operations replied immediately. It DOES make you feel appreciated as a customer! #ttmi |
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1:42 am
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KatLepera:
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@thewineauxs Yes! The strawberry is nice and mellow... like a warm strawberry topping yum! #ttmi |
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1:42 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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Shannon and Casey, Congratulations. This is awesome. Thaks for your hard work in promoting Michigan Wine. Try the "Sur Lie" Chard #ttmi. |
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1:42 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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A little cherry on the nose of the Pinot Noir #ttmi |
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1:43 am
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winemonologues:
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Can see my fingers thru the Pinot. . . perfect! #ttmi |
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1:43 am
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KatLepera:
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RT @cortcase: Side note: For those who were at Mich Grape & Wine Conference, Maureen @oneupweb mentioned building brand advocates by interacting... #ttmi |
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1:43 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @thewineauxs: @bstar2009 Can you give us some info on Pinot in MI? Isn't it a fairly tough grape to grow in such a harsh climate #ttmi |
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1:43 am
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OSVineyards:
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PN color is a little light but nice nose. Strawberry fields forever. #ttmi |
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1:43 am
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cortcase:
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I'm getting a pepperoni nose #ttmi (but I always seem to smell meat on reds!) |
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1:43 am
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noknow:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: So far 59 participants and 532 tweets! #ttmi |
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1:43 am
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winegenie:
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2.Nose: Butter, toasted oak, some green wood too, Very forward aroma that hits me in the face. Best 2 try at cellar temp! #ttmi |
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1:43 am
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bstar2009:
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@ccanen yes probably Chard when served too cold doesn't show its true flavors #ttmi |
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1:43 am
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thewineauxs:
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Pinot - strawberry, as in berry/seed/leaf, light body, slightly tart, with a dash of dirt. Tasty! #ttmi |
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1:43 am
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OSVineyards:
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Hints of strawberry, fresh mushrooms, wood.... #ttmi |
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1:43 am
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Mo_Brien:
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@bstar2009 yes--the cheese is from Indiana #ttmi |
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1:43 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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We don't seem to get the color extraction here in MI in Pinot. Is this due to the length of our season or the some other factor? #ttmi |
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1:44 am
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winemonologues:
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Earthy, peppery, cherries on the nose. . . #ttmi |
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1:44 am
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bellagowinery:
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ruby, jammy berry nose, nice oak, slight cooking spices #ttmi |
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1:44 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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I think the Pinot has some of the earthiness that I love in a red wine! #ttmi |
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1:44 am
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bstar2009:
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@thewineauxs greatest red variety in the state,still working out kinks, but Lee has been at it since '94. #ttmi |
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1:44 am
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thewineauxs:
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@KatLepera Agreed - totally like a strawberry jam with some dirt mixed in. Almost a cocoa (or even root beer) quality as well #ttmi |
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1:44 am
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cortcase:
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I think my palate is changing, because a few years ago, I never would have sipped a pinot noir and thought, Mmm! #ttmi |
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1:45 am
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thewineauxs:
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RT @lawtonridgevine: Shannon and Casey, Congratulations. This is awesome. Thaks for your hard work in promoting Michigan Wine. Try the "Sur Lie" Chard #ttmi. |
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1:45 am
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MPFood:
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Overheard at M&P "Very mellow, thin and young tasting. Strawberry? Yes, strawberry, too." Anyone else taste strawberry? #ttmi |
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1:45 am
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aschie30:
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The real test of the pinot noir is how it will pair with a leftover weenie dog from last night's Oscar shindig #ttmi |
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1:45 am
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cortcase:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: So far 59 participants and 532 tweets! #ttmi |
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1:45 am
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michwine:
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This is really pretty Pinot. #ttmi |
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1:45 am
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winemonologues:
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My wife gets hints of dust and "basement" on the nose #ttmi |
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1:45 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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I am liking the very earthy side to this red! Very nice! #ttmi |
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1:45 am
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bstar2009:
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@DrinkerOfWine #ttmi numerous pinots from other regions often blended w/ other varieties like Syrah this is worldwide - ours is 100% PN |
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1:45 am
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bellagowinery:
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mushroomy earthyness laced with hints of currant #ttmi |
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1:45 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @DrinkerOfWine: We don't seem to get the color extraction here in MI in Pinot. Is this due to season length or some other factor? #ttmi |
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1:46 am
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winemonologues:
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I am liking the nose on the Pinot alot! #ttmi |
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1:46 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Pinot looks a little "thin" or watery, but the nose is right there. Wow, a pleasant surprise. #ttmi |
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1:46 am
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Mo_Brien:
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Pinot Noir-light ruby, fruit and lots of vanilla on the nose #ttmi |
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1:46 am
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cortcase:
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It's awesome reading everyone's impressions. Strawberry jam w/dirt mixed in? I would never think of that on my own! So cool... #ttmi |
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1:46 am
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bellagowinery:
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50/50 btwn Leelanau and OMP just like Cristin #ttmi |
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1:46 am
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emzabee:
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At #ttmi with @gangofpour this is amazing wine and homemade bacon ! Feelin like a lucky girl |
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1:46 am
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KatLepera:
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The pinot compliment our dinner nicely: grilled veggies + pleva sausage over fried polenta #ttmi |
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1:47 am
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cortcase:
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What's the verdict? @aschie30 The real test of pinot noir is how it will pair with leftover weenie dog from last night's Oscar shindig #ttmi |
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1:47 am
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WineForNewbies:
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The nose on this Pinot is very Burgundian. Earthy, spicy, balanced with the fruit, and a hint of vanilla/oak. #ttmi |
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1:47 am
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bstar2009:
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Well said this is why we like it. So many descriptors for good PN. RT @OSVineyards: Hints of strawberry, fresh mushrooms, wood.... #ttmi |
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1:47 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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@lawtonridgevine You are welcome! #ttmi Thank you for participating! |
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1:47 am
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aschie30:
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@tweetandtastemi lots of strawberry and cherry on the pinot's nose; kind of stemmy #ttmi |
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1:47 am
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pentawine:
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Thoroughly enjoying this Pinot. The cat has hopped up to see what I'm so pleased about. #ttmi |
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1:48 am
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bellagowinery:
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@winemonologues corked? we're not getting that here #ttmi |
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1:48 am
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RueDeVin:
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Had to interrupt for this beautiful dinner, prepared by my wife to celebrate #ttmi & March 8 - Internat. Women's Day. Started from Riesling. |
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1:48 am
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WineForNewbies:
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The flavors on the Pinot are more fruit-forward than I expected from the nose. #ttmi |
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1:48 am
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Compleatmeadmkr:
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Riesling also not particularly giving on the nose, but over-delivers on the palate. Nose: faint petrol, fresh cut pineapple, yeast. #ttmi |
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1:48 am
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royaloakmi:
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@bstar2009 No - thank you - enjoying the wines #ttmi |
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1:48 am
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michwine:
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Strawberries, dustiness, earthiness. Beaurtiful to sip -- but almost no structure. To drink young. #ttmi |
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1:48 am
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bstar2009:
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@cortcase we like the spice, meat can be good, these are all complex aromas and flavors #ttmi |
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1:48 am
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noknow:
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@tweetandtastemi Onto the red. Small delta, fuzzy edge. Great clarity. #ttmi |
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1:48 am
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cortcase:
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Are we amid master chefs, or am I just a lame cook? Homemade bacon? Fried polenta? I have to brush up on cooking skills for next #ttmi! |
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1:48 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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The Pinot is very different from Oregon, but that is what makes it unique. I like it! #ttmi |
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1:48 am
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winemonologues:
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On the palate. . . getting cherries. . . other red berries and it is FANTASTIC with bacon!!! #ttmi |
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1:49 am
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thewineauxs:
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A lot of PN are light, with more "finesse" if you will, they don't hit you in the face, but that's not what I want in PN - #ttmi |
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1:49 am
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winegenie:
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2.Palate: Creamy, butter & ripe D'anjou pear. Some lime juice on finish too. Silky, has viscosity & weight. Med length. #ttmi |
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1:49 am
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zinfandel601:
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Lynn gets smokey on the nose ... mmm #ttmi |
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1:49 am
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royaloakmi:
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Nice Pinot Noir - always great to end with a red #ttmi |
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1:49 am
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bstar2009:
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@juliewbee #ttmi these have the greatest impact on keeping our quality where we want it . Big investment but worth it! |
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1:49 am
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noknow:
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@tweetandtastemi I have to keep my nose in the glass and not read ahead! #ttmi |
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1:49 am
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OSVineyards:
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Nice balance in flavors. Good acidity -- what's the ALC %? (Mrs OSV has the original bottle in Ann Arbor...).@star2009 #ttmi |
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1:49 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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@BStar2009 How does this differ from your other Pinot Noirs? #ttmi |
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1:49 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Pinot is middleweight w/smoky black cherry and undertones of mushrooms and earth~Nice balance |
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1:50 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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@BStar2009 What is the price of the Pinot Noir? #ttmi |
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1:50 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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Not a standard Cali style Pinot. Thank you! Thank you! #ttmi |
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1:50 am
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WineForNewbies:
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I agree, this is a pretty Pinot. Not Burgundian, but not high octane like a lot of California Pinots. More New Zealand-ish, maybe? #ttmi |
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1:50 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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Pinot Noir is hard to grow because of tight clusters susceptible to rot, Also ripeness levels are lower than in other regions. #ttmi |
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1:51 am
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bstar2009:
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RT @bstar2009: @WineMonologues PN is always good with smoked meats! #ttmi |
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1:51 am
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winemonologues:
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I REALLY like this Pinot. #ttmi |
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1:51 am
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royaloakmi:
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So drinkable, subtle yet a nice lingering taste - smokey and wandering #ttmi |
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1:51 am
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cortcase:
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Hey Lee, what's YOUR favorite wine of @bstar2009? #ttmi If you had to pick one! |
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1:51 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Pinot 13% ALC #ttmi |
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1:51 am
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bstar2009:
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@tweetandtastemi $25 for the PN #ttmi |
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1:51 am
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Mo_Brien:
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@bellagowinery where is Boathouse? #ttmi |
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1:51 am
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winemonologues:
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@bstar2009: Be honest, is Pinot as tough to produce as they say? #ttmi |
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1:51 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Agreed! RT @DrinkerOfWine: Not a standard Cali style Pinot. Thank you! Thank you! #ttmi |
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1:52 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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Often PN crops l;oads are kept to less than 2 tons to the acre. Probably half that of Riesling. #ttmi |
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1:52 am
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bstar2009:
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@MichbytheBottle #ttmi once again this PN expresses the flavors of the region, our vineyards r young but fruit is bright and sensual |
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1:52 am
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OSVineyards:
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RT @winemonologues: @bstar2009: Be honest, is Pinot as tough to produce as they say? #ttmi |
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1:53 am
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bstar2009:
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@thewineauxs #ttmi what do you want in a PN? |
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1:53 am
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cortcase:
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I liked this from the first sip. Which says a lot for me, a wary red drinker more partial to zin and malbec. #ttmi |
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1:53 am
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bellagowinery:
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@lawtonridgevine we crop at 1.5-1.7 @ BL #ttmi |
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1:53 am
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winemonologues:
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RT "Fatty meats" too? @bstar2009: RT @bstar2009: @WineMonologues PN is always good with smoked meats! #ttmi |
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1:53 am
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aschie30:
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@tweetandtastemi La Quercia proscuitto quite good w/PN; PN comes in lightly to complement & washes palate #ttmi |
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1:53 am
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winegenie:
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3. Arcturos 2007 Pinot Noir, Black Star Farms, 50%Leelanau & 50% OMP, Alc 13% #ttmi |
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1:53 am
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royaloakmi:
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I just remembered the Movie "Side Ways" and her description of what a Pinot Noir was - memorable #ttmi |
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1:53 am
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BuyMichiganNow:
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RT @bstar2009: @MichWine Look for the '09 Sur Lie in a month or less!!! #ttmi |
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1:53 am
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bstar2009:
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@WineForNewbies agree, think feminine in style, very prett, aromatic and bright! Ment to seduce, not bowl you over #ttmi |
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1:53 am
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zinfandel601:
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loving this Pinot .. flavors so much more than the colors allude #ttmi |
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1:54 am
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WineForNewbies:
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My medal awards to rank these 3: Riesling--Gold, Pinot--Silver, Chard--Bronze. All good, but that Riesling was a grand slam home run. #ttmi |
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1:54 am
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bellagowinery:
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Sure, not a heavyweight pinot, but very pleasant, lovely flavors #ttmi |
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1:54 am
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bellagowinery:
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@WineMonologues Absolutely its that tough, that is why we call it the heartbreak grape #ttmi |
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1:54 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Love the Master Sommelier! RT @winegenie: 3. Arcturos 2007 Pinot Noir, Black Star Farms, 50%Leelanau & 50% OMP, Alc 13% #ttmi |
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1:54 am
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KatLepera:
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@bstar2009 how long have the PN vines been in the ground? #ttmi |
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1:54 am
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bstar2009:
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@WineForNewbies U couldn't have offered a greater compliment. This is what we are striving for! #ttmi |
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1:54 am
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cortcase:
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@royaloakmi I like when he goes on his merlot rant in that movie #ttmi |
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1:54 am
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WineForNewbies:
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RT@thewineauxs: Definitely unique style PN - I want to compare it to something, but can't - sort of a 1/4 Oregon, 1/2 Burgundy, 1/4 NZ #ttmi |
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1:55 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @aschie30: I would say this pinot is very different from a CA pinot noir, but not so different from an Oregon one, a little lighter #ttmi |
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1:55 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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Yes! This! ---> RT @zinfandel601: loving this Pinot .. flavors so much more than the colors allude #ttmi |
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1:55 am
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bellagowinery:
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@MichbytheBottle gotta love the 07 vintage, once in a lifetime #ttmi |
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1:55 am
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cortcase:
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Agreed! RT @WineForNewbies My medals: Riesling-Gold, Pinot-Silver, Chard-Bronze. All good, but Riesling was a grand slam home run. #ttmi |
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1:55 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Good Q! RT @KatLepera: @bstar2009 how long have the PN vines been in the ground? #ttmi |
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1:55 am
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noknow:
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@winefornewbies I don't quite get rich enough fruit for it to be NZ. I do get a feeling of fall in the level of fruit though. #ttmi |
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1:56 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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Lee, great wines, very successful event. Go Michigan Wine!! #ttmi |
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1:56 am
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Compleatmeadmkr:
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Paid $25 for the Pinot at tasting room on OMP yesterday. #ttmi |
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1:56 am
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WineForNewbies:
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RT @bstar2009: @WineForNewbies true but I think the Loosen's is a tad sweeter #ttmi [Yep, Dr. L is sweeter than this Riesling] #ttmi |
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1:56 am
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thewineauxs:
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Yep! RT @WineForNewbies My medals: Riesling-Gold, Pinot-Silver, Chard-Bronze. All good, but Riesling was a grand slam home run. #ttmi |
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1:56 am
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michwine:
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Absolutely agreed. RT @WineForNewbies: My medal awards to rank these 3: Riesling--Gold, Pinot--Silver, Chard--Bronze. #ttmi |
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1:56 am
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bstar2009:
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@winemonologues #ttmi yes, difficult to grow, more finicky in the winery, variances that have u pulling your hair out, like a 2.5 yr old. |
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1:56 am
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OSVineyards:
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Agree -- great event! #ttmi |
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1:57 am
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RueDeVin:
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4 #ttmi - our kids had some of their "wine" - Black Star Farms "Raspberry Sparkling Juice. We get a case of W & R every winery visit. |
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1:57 am
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bstar2009:
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@KatLepera 4 vineyards, most averaging 10 yrs or less #ttmi |
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1:57 am
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cortcase:
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Very interesting re: pinot RT @bellagowinery @WineMonologues Absolutely its that tough, that is why we call it the heartbreak grape #ttmi |
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1:57 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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What wine was everyone's favorite? #ttmi |
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1:57 am
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bellagowinery:
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Good work Lee! Thanks very much! #ttmi |
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1:57 am
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pentawine:
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@cortcase That's precisely the scene in that movie I hate! Truly, I hate the whole movie. Too many people think it's a wine authority. #ttmi |
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1:57 am
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RueDeVin:
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RT @michwine: Absolutely agreed. RT @WineForNewbies: My medal awards to rank these 3: Riesling--Gold, Pinot--Silver, Chard--Bronze. #ttmi |
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1:57 am
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cortcase:
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Riesling was my fave! Surprise, surprise! #ttmi |
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1:58 am
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aschie30:
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@tasteandtweetmi @bstar2009 I agree that PN does not necessarily taste like anything you've had before but .... #ttmi |
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1:58 am
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MPFood:
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Overwhelmingly the reisling wins for us! RT @tweetandtastemi: What wine was everyone's favorite? #ttmi |
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1:58 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Did anyone pick up any other Black Star Farms wines they want to tweet about? #ttmi |
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1:58 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Pinot w/poached salmon w/ a terragon beurre blanc ~ Yumm!!! |
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1:58 am
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royaloakmi:
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@cortcase I think it's time 2 C movie again-don't remember Merlot rant -and I drink a lot of Merlot - that's a promise (w C it again) #ttmi |
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1:58 am
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bstar2009:
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@lawtonridgevine #ttmi yes this vintage averaged 1.5 to 2.5 on four vineyard sites |
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1:58 am
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cortcase:
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Everyone, please stay tuned to www.MichiganByTheBottle.com; we plan to do more #ttmi events in the very near future! |
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1:58 am
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thewineauxs:
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RT @tweetandtastemi What wine was everyone's favorite? #ttmi Riesling was great, but the PN was very good as well. |
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1:58 am
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aschie30:
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@tasteandtweetmi @bstar2009 But, that only reflects where it is grown, & its place, which is only good IMHO. #ttmi |
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1:58 am
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bellagowinery:
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favorite: Riesling #ttmi |
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1:59 am
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KatLepera:
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@tweetandtastemi I like the PN, my husband raved about the riesling. Opposites attract! #ttmi |
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1:59 am
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michwine:
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Favorite: Riesling by a mile. #TTMI |
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1:59 am
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bstar2009:
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@OSVineyards 13% #ttmi |
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1:59 am
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bstar2009:
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@MPFood important to note that the Chard and PN are young, and will drink great after some more time. Even tomorrow! #ttmi |
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1:59 am
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cortcase:
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@pentawine Probably true, but I disliked merlot before that movie! That said, I'll try anything and hopefully one day one will hit me! #ttmi |
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1:59 am
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WineForNewbies:
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For me, the Riesling was the fave. I love Riesling and Pinot, but this Riesling was really, really good. Nothing wrong with the Pinot. #ttmi |
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1:59 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @RueDeVin: 4 #ttmi - our kids had some of their "wine" - Black Star Farms "Raspberry Sparkling Juice. We get a case of W & R every visit. |
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1:59 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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While I don't normally drink a lot of white, the Riesling is the stand out tonight for me. #ttmi |
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2:00 am
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aschie30:
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@cortcase @bstar2009 PN goes quite well w/weenie dog; brings out the sweetness #ttmi |
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2:00 am
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royaloakmi:
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I prefer a RED but Riesling was great - definitely the Chardonnay was the bronze - uncertain which was gold #ttmi |
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2:00 am
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winemonologues:
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Fave: tough to decide: Riesling or the Pinot. May go Pinot! #ttmi |
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2:00 am
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bstar2009:
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@noknow #ttmi by fall do u mean "earthy" |
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2:00 am
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OSVineyards:
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Cheers to a creative event. Cheers our mutual passions. Cheers to a successful wine industry in MI! #ttmi |
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2:00 am
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cortcase:
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Sounds good for summer! RT @aschie30 Pinot noir goes quite well w/weenie dog; brings out the sweetness #ttmi |
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2:00 am
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Mo_Brien:
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RT @Mo_Brien: Chardonnay--developing a nuttiness and really growing on me (esp with summer butter and baguette) #ttmi |
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2:00 am
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KatLepera:
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@bstar2009 One of the best reds in the region -- nice work! #ttmi |
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2:01 am
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WineForNewbies:
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Everyone, thanks for a great evening and great event. I now need to go help my little one fall asleep. #ttmi Shannon & Cortney, bravo! |
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2:01 am
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pentawine:
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Of the three, my pick is the Pinot. But I'm a red, red wine kind of girl. Nicely done, @tweetandtastemi and @bstar2009! #ttmi |
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2:01 am
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KatLepera:
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RT @winemonologues: Fave: tough to decide: Riesling or the Pinot. May go Pinot! #ttmi |
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2:01 am
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WineForNewbies:
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I'm glad to have been a part of this evening. Looking forward to the next one! Good night! #ttmi |
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2:01 am
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cortcase:
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Hear, hear! RT @OSVineyards Cheers to a creative event. Cheers our mutual passions. Cheers to a successful wine industry in MI! #ttmi |
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2:01 am
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bstar2009:
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RT @bellagowinery: @MichbytheBottle gotta love the 07 vintage, once in a lifetime #ttmi |
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2:01 am
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michwine:
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@winegenie Claudia, don't forget the #TTMI hashtag in your posts. Some of them are missing on the search. |
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2:01 am
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winemonologues:
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Cheers to @MichbytheBottle and @bstar2009!! #ttmi |
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2:02 am
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royaloakmi:
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Riesling is interesting but always lose myself in a RED - so have 2 give Pinot the Gold - always like to linger and not rush forward #ttmi |
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2:02 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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Loved all the wines tonight but I have to say the '07 Vintner's Select Cab Franc Merlot blend from BS is my fav! #ttmi |
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2:02 am
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MPFood:
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@bstar2009 Okay - we'll definitely try the chard and pinot tomorrow. Twist our arms :) #ttmi |
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2:02 am
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bstar2009:
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@bellagowinery i've heard winemakers refer to it at Sybil. #ttmi |
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2:03 am
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pentawine:
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Thanks for a fun evening, y'all. Can't wait for the next one! Good night and sweet sleep to all! #ttmi |
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2:03 am
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WinedownMi:
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Well done Event, Cheers to all who had a hand in pulling it off! Very nice wines! #ttmi |
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2:03 am
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winemonologues:
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RT Mine too. Opposites do attract! @KatLepera: @tweetandtastemi I like the PN, my husband raved about the riesling. #ttmi |
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2:03 am
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royaloakmi:
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RT @cortcase Hear, hear! RT @OSVineyards Cheers 2 creative event. Cheers our mutual passions. Cheers 2 successful wine industry in MI! #ttmi |
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2:03 am
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RueDeVin:
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Great point on #ttmi - all 3 choices taste much better at the dinner table then in the tasting room of the Black Star Farms winery. |
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2:03 am
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winegenie:
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3. Nose: Toast & Raspberries, both red & black. Deeply fruity. Also forward. Some candied rose petals too. #ttmi |
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2:03 am
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noknow:
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@bstar2009 Yes, but more like leaves than dirt. Hmm, I may have to ponder this some more. #ttmi |
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2:03 am
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MPFood:
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Yes, thank you! We're so glad we joined in. RT @winemonologues: Cheers to @MichbytheBottle and @bstar2009!! #ttmi |
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2:03 am
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cortcase:
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Thank you, @bstar2009, for being so willing to take part in the first #ttmi event! |
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2:03 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Our vote goes to the Riesling, but these are all nice, wellmade wines |
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2:03 am
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aschie30:
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@tweetandtastemi @bstar2009 My faves are 1) Riesling 2) Pinot and 3) Chard (but I'm not a chard person) #ttmi |
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2:04 am
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noknow:
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@winegenie Thank you for articulating the "candied rose petals". Yes. #ttmi |
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2:04 am
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cortcase:
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Thanks to everyone for taking part in #ttmi! We hope you had a good time! Check back on www.MichiganByTheBottle.com for upcoming dates! |
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2:04 am
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winemonologues:
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I may drink this Pinot with my breakfast bacon tomorrow! #ttmi |
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2:05 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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I will be posting the #ttmi transcript so you will be able to catch up on all the posts you may have overlooked! |
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2:05 am
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cortcase:
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We will have more #ttmi events to announce in the very near future! |
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2:05 am
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bstar2009:
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@cortcase it was a pleasure to do it, happy to taste with fellow oenophiles! spread the MI wine word! #ttmi |
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2:05 am
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cortcase:
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Can I take the riesling to work with me? I think it would boost my creativity. ;) #ttmi |
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2:05 am
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royaloakmi:
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RT @cortcase: Thank you, @bstar2009, for being so willing to take part in the first #ttmi event! |
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2:06 am
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michwine:
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OFF-TOPIC: Before we leave, Flint Arts Institute wine event this Friday -- with Cornel Olivier of 2 Lads. http://bit.ly/cZIfnV #TTMI |
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2:06 am
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winegenie:
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3. Appearance: Translucent, garnet stained glass aura with rosey glints and maroon shadows. (Can U tell I luv Pinot?) Medium viscous #ttmi |
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2:06 am
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SloaneKelley:
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Not usually a big chard fan but I'm digging this one. Wrapping up a hearty salad with the chard. Nom nom nom. #ttmi |
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2:06 am
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winemonologues:
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RT Loved it! @cortcase: Thx 2 everyone for taking part in #ttmi! Check back on http://bit.ly/89tkBj for upcoming dates! |
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2:06 am
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cortcase:
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Sounds cool! RT @michwine Flint Arts Institute wine event this Friday -- with Cornel Olivier of 2 Lads. http://bit.ly/cZIfnV #TTMI |
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2:07 am
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bstar2009:
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@cortcase #ttmi favorite wine of this tasting is PN but see Ries showing best at this time in two yrs let's do this again n the PN will soar |
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2:07 am
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bellagowinery:
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@MichWine Flint Native Winemaker Brian Hosmer from Chateau Chantal will also be @ FIA #ttmi |
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2:07 am
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michwine:
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Thanks, Shannon, for organizing and thanks , Coryn & Lee, for providing the wines. #TTMI |
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2:07 am
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winegenie:
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@MichWine Yup! I'm running on 2 long &the #ttmi tags at the end get lost. ooops! Thanks Joel. |
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2:07 am
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RueDeVin:
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It was enough wine tonight for #ttmi. I will open Hermann J Wiemer Riesling tomorrow to compare our notes of this GREAT 08 Dry Riesling. |
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2:07 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @michwine: OFF-TOPIC: Before we leave, Flint Arts Inst wine event Friday -- with Cornel Olivier of 2 Lads. http://bit.ly/cZIfnV #TTMI |
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2:07 am
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Flip_Flash:
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RT @Flip_Flash: Very nice salmon and the Arcturos 07 Char - works nicely w both the intense shroom soup and the mild poached fish #ttmi |
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2:07 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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Hope to see some of you at the Hardings Wine Symposium in Kalamazoo on Thursday at the P{ark Club (:30 am. #ttmi |
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2:08 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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@bstar2009 Cheers and thank you! #ttmi |
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2:08 am
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cortcase:
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Yes, thank you to all! RT @michwine Thanks, Shannon, for organizing and thanks , Coryn & Lee, for providing the wines. #TTMI |
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2:08 am
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michwine:
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Thanks,! RT @bellagowinery: @MichWine Flint Native Winemaker Brian Hosmer from Chateau Chantal will also be @ FIA #ttmi |
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2:09 am
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cortcase:
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It's a deal! RT @bstar2009 #ttmi fave wine of this tasting is PN but see Ries showing best this time in 2 yrs let's do again n PN will soar |
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2:09 am
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royaloakmi:
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What fun - THX to everyone - look forward to the next tweet and taste!! #ttmi |
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2:09 am
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cortcase:
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Brian rocks! RT @bellagowinery @MichWine Flint Native Winemaker Brian Hosmer from Chateau Chantal will also be @ FIA #ttmi |
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2:09 am
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aschie30:
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@tweetandtastemi @bstar2009 I give Riesling the slight edge only b/c a little too much oak in PN; grape is delicate #ttmi |
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2:10 am
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gangofpour:
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#ttmi Thanks Shannon, Coryn, Lee & all who participated~Much fun, this! |
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2:10 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Wish I could be there. RT @bellagowinery: @MichWine Flint Native Winemaker Brian Hosmer from Chateau Chantal will also be @ FIA #ttmi |
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2:10 am
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cortcase:
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Thx for participating! RT @royaloakmi What fun - THX to everyone - look forward to the next tweet and taste!! #ttmi |
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2:11 am
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bstar2009:
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@KatLepera #ttmi Thank you - we put more work into this wine than any other |
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2:12 am
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bstar2009:
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@lawtonridgevine Lee will be there #ttmi |
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2:13 am
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winegenie:
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3.Palate: Tite tannins, on more dark red & black seeded Berries. Had this in Stelvin format & it showed much softer & more voluptuous. #ttmi |
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2:13 am
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cortcase:
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It was nice to "meet" everyone. Looking forward 2 doing again soon. #ttmi We're heading out in a sec to film a podcast for @michbythebottle! |
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2:13 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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What a great way to spend an hour in the evening. #ttmi |
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2:13 am
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royaloakmi:
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@cortcase THX for the Retweet #ttmi |
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2:14 am
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bellagowinery:
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I almost tripled the number of BL tweets today, thx for a great tasting- BL Out #ttmi |
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2:14 am
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bstar2009:
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@winegenie was the stelvin drank with Claudia? This PN is available in Stelvin if you want it #ttmi |
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2:15 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Agreed! RT @lawtonridgevine: What a great way to spend an hour in the evening. #ttmi |
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2:15 am
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KatLepera:
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RT @lawtonridgevine: What a great way to spend an hour in the evening. #ttmi |
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2:15 am
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cortcase:
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Definitely! RT @lawtonridgevine: What a great way to spend an hour in the evening. #ttmi |
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2:15 am
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annieshea:
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My parents @marthacom is having a taste and tweet dinner - check it out #ttmi |
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2:16 am
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winegenie:
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The Riesling rocks, but let the cork closure Pinot breathe for a while. When it opens up - Wow! #ttmi |
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2:16 am
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RueDeVin:
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After #ttmi I'll have to call Black Star Farms winery to order a case of 08 Dry Riesling. I see it's one of the most successful in #MI. |
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2:17 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @RueDeVin: After #ttmi I'll have to call Black Star Farms to order a case of 08 Dry Riesling. I see it's one of the most successful in MI |
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2:17 am
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winegenie:
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Sorry about the Barrel aged Chard, but Black Star's Sur Lie unoaked Chard is a work of art. #ttmi |
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2:18 am
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cortcase:
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Thanks again, all, for your support! Check back to www.MichiganByTheBottle.com for future #ttmi dates and more #wine podcasts! |
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2:19 am
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noknow:
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@MichbytheBottle Thank you for putting together a great event. #ttmi |
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2:19 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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Is there a huge difference in the wine in screw cap V. cork? #ttmi |
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2:19 am
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cortcase:
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Thanks, @bstar2009, for the marvelous wine! Podcast time now with tonight's three wines, for those who couldn't make it to #ttmi! |
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2:20 am
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Mo_Brien:
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By a narrow margin, Riesling was my favorite (Pinot Noir second). #ttmi |
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2:20 am
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winemonologues:
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@MichbytheBottle: do you have "stats" for the #ttmi? |
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2:20 am
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winegenie:
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@bstar2009 No, Genie/Claudia had the cork closure Pinot tonite. The Stelvin (Screw Cap) is best 4 drinking now w/o decanting. #ttmi |
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2:20 am
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lawtonridgevine:
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Claudia, you're right about the "Sur Lie" Chardonnay. I was tasting it when you guys were doing the "Barrel Aged". Super with my salad.#ttmi |
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2:20 am
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bstar2009:
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@DrinkerOfWine #ttmi not a huge diff but showing diffs. Screw caps seam to be holding brighter |
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2:21 am
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aschie30:
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@tweetandtastemi @winegenie I had mine open for awhile, and I agree that breathing is good for the PN #ttmi |
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2:22 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @winemonologues: @MichbytheBottle: do you have "stats" for the #ttmi? 64 participants 821 posts... so far! |
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2:22 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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RT @cortcase: Thanks, @bstar2009, for the marvelous wine! Podcast time with tonight's three wines, for those who couldn't make it to #ttmi |
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2:23 am
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winegenie:
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@noknow Yeah, those candied rose petals kinda sneak up on you after all those fruit aromas. :-) Yum! #ttmi |
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2:24 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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@bstar2009 Again thanks! I'm in town for the rest of the week and I'm sure I will be in one of the showrooms yet again! #ttmi |
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2:24 am
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RueDeVin:
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I've to admit 4 #ttmi that I'm a fan of sur lie chard. of Black Star Farms, but barrel aged it a true Burgundy style Chard, I love it 4 that |
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2:25 am
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winegenie:
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@aschie30 With this particular wine the closure difference is nite & day!They're both terrific but the stelvin is instantly accessable.#ttmi |
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2:31 am
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BillKRowe:
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Enjoyed the Riesling from Black Star Farms and the Tweet and Taste Michigan event. #ttmi |
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2:31 am
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Valerieskates:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: No getting a lot of flavor out of the Chardonnay. Maybe it is too cold? #ttmi |
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2:32 am
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RueDeVin:
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Thanks @tweetandtastemi @bstar2009 @cortcase @winegenie & every 1 who loves Michigan wine for a such GREAT tasting - #TTMI. |
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2:32 am
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Compleatmeadmkr:
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Pinot: Light, but surprisingly appealing nose. Great to have that w/o a deafening waft of alcohol. This has more room to grow on me...#ttmi |
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2:33 am
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winegenie:
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@cortcase There's a 2 part interview w/ me on @MichbytheBottle Blog that describes the MS process. It is not 4 the faint of heart! #ttmi |
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2:35 am
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missysedai:
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Had a ball tonight wearing my @pentawine hat for #ttmi. Drinking @bstar2009 's lovely Pinot Noir, and leaving the Chard for hubby. #wine |
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2:36 am
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RueDeVin:
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RT @winegenie: @cortcase There's a 2 part interview w/ me on @MichbytheBottle Blog that describes the MS process. It is not 4 the faint of heart! #ttmi |
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2:36 am
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aschie30:
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@michbythebottle @bstar2009 TweetandTaste a great idea! Thanks for organizing. Really great fun. #ttmi |
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2:37 am
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winegenie:
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@noknow - Thanks 4 the kind comments & cool insights. This was a riot! #ttmi |
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2:38 am
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tweetandtastemi:
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Thanks to everyone who made #ttmi a success! |
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2:40 am
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cortcase:
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RT @tweetandtastemi: Thanks to everyone who made #ttmi a success! |
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2:41 am
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RueDeVin:
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I enjoyed those 3 Black Star Farms beautiful wines selected 4 #ttmi - Italian way (per Lee Luts). Great conclusion for gorgeous day. Thanks! |
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2:42 am
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cortcase:
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65 contributors and 845 tweets so far for #ttmi. That's awesome! |
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2:43 am
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winegenie:
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@RueDeVin Nice to have your company at the #ttmi . What a fun event! |
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2:43 am
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RueDeVin:
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RT @missysedai: Had a ball tonight wearing my @pentawine hat for #ttmi. Drinking @bstar2009 's lovely Pinot Noir, and leaving the Chard for hubby. #wine |
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2:43 am
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DrinkerOfWine:
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@MichbytheBottle Great work on the #ttmi tonight! It was tons of fun! Looking forward to the next one! |
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2:43 am
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Uniquechatter:
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We love the Pinot... Still drinking with our dessert!!!! #ttmi |
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2:45 am
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winegenie:
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RT @cortcase: 65 contributors and 845 tweets so far for #ttmi. That's awesome! |
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2:45 am
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missysedai:
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RT @cortcase: 65 contributors and 845 tweets so far for #ttmi. That's awesome! |
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2:45 am
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RueDeVin:
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RT @cortcase: 65 contributors and 845 tweets so far for #ttmi. That's awesome! |
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2:46 am
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vinotology:
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RT @winegenie: RT @cortcase: 65 contributors and 845 tweets so far for #ttmi. That's awesome! <--Cool, sounds like a success! |
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2:50 am
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RueDeVin:
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@bstar2009 Coryn, Lee - any Black Star Farms T-shirts for #ttmi participants? And bonus or a raise to Riesling winemaker!!! |
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2:50 am
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thelocalbeet:
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RT @winegenie: RT @cortcase: 65 contributors and 845 tweets so far for TweetandTaste #ttmi. <--For a local wine tasting! Go Midwest! |
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2:51 am
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RueDeVin:
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RT @thelocalbeet: RT @winegenie: RT @cortcase: 65 contributors and 845 tweets so far for TweetandTaste #ttmi. <--For a local wine tasting! Go Midwest! |
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2:52 am
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RueDeVin:
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Good night Michigan wine & #ttmi. I had some WINE tonight! |
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2:55 am
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winegenie:
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@WineForNewbies Maybe more Cote de Beaune style Pinot than New Zealand..Could be a Frenchy, 45th parallel, cool climate & all. #ttmi |
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2:57 am
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winegenie:
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RT @WineForNewbies: This Riesling is solid proof that great wine doesn't have to come from the "major" wine regions. Or maybe that MI should be a major 1 #ttmi |
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3:03 am
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winegenie:
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RT @winemonologues: Cheers to @MichbytheBottle and @bstar2009!! #ttmi |
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3:06 am
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SloaneKelley:
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Pesto pizza and chardonnay FTW #ttmi |
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3:06 am
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winegenie:
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RT @bstar2009: @MichbytheBottle #ttmi once again this PN expresses the flavors of the region, our vineyards r young but fruit is bright and sensual |
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3:14 am
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aschie30:
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@thewineauxs Nice blog posts on tweetandtastemi #ttmi I mostly agree (except for the snot part). But it was fun. |
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3:16 am
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winegenie:
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RT @gangofpour: #ttmi The Riesling is a nice match for Kim's kim chi mung bean pancakes |
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3:17 am
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winegenie:
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RT @gangofpour: #ttmi The mushroom soup is so intense, it somewhat overpowers the Pinot~The Chard is actually a better match in this case |
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3:17 am
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winegenie:
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RT @gangofpour: #ttmi Pinot w/poached salmon w/ a terragon beurre blanc ~ Yumm!!! |
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3:19 am
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juliewbee:
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Wish I could have tasted the wines tonight! Will do our own @bstar2009 tasting later with the #ttmi notes. Learned a lot from the tweets! |
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3:19 am
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thelocalbeet:
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RT @winegenie @bstar2009 PN express flavors of region b/c our vineyards young & fruit is bright/sensual #ttmi
8 minutes ago from HootSuite |
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3:23 am
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winegenie:
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@lawtonridgevine I'm so jealous that U got the Sur Lie Chard. It's reliable in each vintage 2! Glad U enjoyed it. #ttmi |
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3:26 am
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cortcase:
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@SloaneKelley Sounds delish... #ttmi |
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3:27 am
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cortcase:
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A parting thought! RT @winesatori Women who drink moderately less likely to gain weight - USA Today: This may call for a toast. #ttmi |
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3:29 am
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winemonologues:
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Tweet & Taste Michigan was a big success!! Loved it! Best comment of the evening. . . "this is a Michigan wine. . . this is good! #ttmi |
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3:30 am
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cortcase:
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RT @WineMonologues #ttmi was a big success!! Loved it! Best comment of the evening. . . "this is a Michigan wine. . . this is good! |
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3:41 am
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nectarwine:
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RT @MichbytheBottle: #TTMI statistics and transcript http://ow.ly/1fSS0 < gr8 work. #wamerlot on 3/25, #wineblends on 4/1 |
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3:48 am
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LexNemiroff:
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RT @thelocalbeet: RT @winegenie: RT @cortcase: 65 contributors and 845 tweets so far for TweetandTaste #ttmi. <--For a local wine tasting! Go Midwest! |
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3:48 am
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SloaneKelley:
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@cortcase Super yummy! #ttmi |
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3:59 am
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thewineauxs:
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@MichbytheBottle Thanks for the RT and thanks for all your work with #ttmi |
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4:06 am
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SloaneKelley:
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Wrapping up #ttmi with a pinot noir and some dark chocolates. Super fun evening! |
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4:28 am
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SloaneKelley:
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@bstar2009 The shrimp was awesome with the Riesling. A big hit! Thanks so much for taking part in this. We loved #ttmi. |
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4:37 am
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LexNemiroff:
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RT @winegenie: @lawtonridgevine I'm so jealous that U got the Sur Lie Chard. It's reliable in each vintage 2! Glad U enjoyed it. #ttmi |
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4:41 am
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LexNemiroff:
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RT @WineForNewbies: This Riesling is solid proof that great wine doesn't have to come from the "major" wine regions. Or maybe that MI should be a major 1 #ttmi |
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4:54 am
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RueDeVin:
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RT @juliewbee: Wish I could have tasted the wines tonight! Will do our own @bstar2009 tasting later with the #ttmi notes. Learned a lot from the tweets! |
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5:43 am
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nectarwine:
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"Since joining twitter we have definitely experienced an increase in publicity online and print" (@bstar2009) http://bit.ly/9vQ1QF #ttmi |
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5:52 am
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RueDeVin:
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#ttmi @blackstarfarms @cortcase @tweetandtastemi What is the reason why we did not tasted Cab Franc tonight? |
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11:55 am
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winegenie:
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RT @MichWine FYI: Riesling @bstar2009 won the Judges ' Merit Award at last year's Michigan Wine Competition. We liked it a whole lot. #ttmi |
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12:00 pm
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winegenie:
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Accurate write up describes the #ttmi process: http://ow.ly/1fTLh Congrats 2 @cortcase @MichbytheBottle & @bstar2009 4 such a success! |
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12:20 pm
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winemonologues:
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Tweet and Taste behind me (a GREAT TIME!), now have to prep for Wino Fantasy Baseball Draft this Saturday. . . #ttmi |
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12:36 pm
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noknow:
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#ttmi was great fun last night. Today's focus is new product development : - ) |
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1:11 pm
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WineForNewbies:
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RT @winegenie: write up describes the #ttmi process: http://ow.ly/1fTLh Congrats 2 @cortcase @MichbytheBottle & @bstar2009 4 such a success! |
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1:32 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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Thank you @michbythebottle @bstar2009 @cortcase for a great #ttmi! We were up way past dessert enjoying our #Michigan wine!! |
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2:05 pm
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winegenie:
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RT @Rose101: @MichbytheBottle What a great idea! Would love to see a Mawby Tweet & Taste. Love that stuff. #ttmi |
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2:26 pm
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winemonologues:
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"Tweet & Taste Michigan Wrap Up" post . . http://bit.ly/1Rfqix #ttmi #wine |
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2:27 pm
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cortcase:
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@bstar2009 I have to admit, I drank more dry riesling last night after #ttmi! |
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2:33 pm
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gangofpour:
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Last night's Tweet and Taste was a lot of fun! Now, the clean-up begins. 27 wine glasses to wash - good leftovers to eat. #ttmi |
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2:34 pm
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winemonologues:
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RT Nice! @gangofpour: Last night's Tweet and Taste was a lot of fun! Now, the clean-up begins. 27 wine glasses to wash - #ttmi |
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2:46 pm
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riedelusa:
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cheers! RT @WineForNewbies I'm using a Riedel Overture Bordeaux Magnum glass. It's my standard wine glass. #ttmi |
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2:48 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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http://twitpic.com/17jnj4 - The table was shaping up for #ttmi |
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2:50 pm
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winemonologues:
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RT Wow! Nice! @Uniquechatter: http://twitpic.com/17jnj4 - The table was shaping up for #ttmi |
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2:51 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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http://twitpic.com/17jnyi - Blue Cheese/Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops were served w/ @bstar2009 Pinot Noir for #ttmi |
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2:52 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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http://twitpic.com/17jo6v - We loved the @ bstar2009 Riesling that we had during #ttmi |
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2:54 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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http://twitpic.com/17joh3 - Butternut Squash Soup w Grated Nutmeg complimented the @bstar2009 Riesling #ttmi |
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2:55 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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http://twitpic.com/17jos0 - My Husband took this pic... Poppyseed Salad w @bstar2009 Chardonnay #ttmi |
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3:02 pm
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Uniquechatter:
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Well...Time to move on from the 1st Tweet and Taste #ttmi! However - can't wait for the next event! @michbythebottle What's it going to be? |
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4:15 pm
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winegenie:
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RT @nectarwine: @MichbytheBottle: #TTMI statistics and transcript http://ow.ly/1fU9f < gr8 work. #wamerlot on 3/25, #wineblends on 4/1 |
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4:30 pm
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winegenie:
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RT @WineForNewbies TheRiesling-solid proof great wine doesn't have 2 come from major wine regions.Or maybe that MI should be a major1 #ttmi |
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4:45 pm
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winegenie:
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Agree & thanx4 finding #Michigan a major #wine region! RT @WineForNewbies You may be right about that. either way, it was nice Pinot. #ttmi |
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5:40 pm
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winegenie:
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The"07 Leori Vyd. Merlot/Cab Blend from OMP by @bstar2009 is a prize. $45/Bt.&worth it. If U liked whatU tasted at #ttmi you will LUV this! |
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6:04 pm
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bstar2009:
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@BillKRowe Thanks for your participation in #ttmi. |
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6:13 pm
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bstar2009:
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Thanks Claudia! RT @winegenie: 07 Leori Mer/Cab @bstar2009 is a prize. If U liked what U tasted at #ttmi U will LUV this! http://ow.ly/1gaYg |
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6:14 pm
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bstar2009:
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@UniqueChatter #ttmi How fun and delicious. Thx again for participating! |
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6:16 pm
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bstar2009:
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@nectarwine Thx. We had 66 different participants and 863 tweets. A great event! #ttmi |
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6:17 pm
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bstar2009:
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@juliewbee Please let me know if you have any questions! We'd love to hear your comments. #ttmi |
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6:21 pm
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bstar2009:
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@pentawine Thanks for participating in #ttmi and for helping to promote it! |
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6:22 pm
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bstar2009:
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@detnews Thanks for the tweet promoting our #ttmi event. It was very successful. |
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6:24 pm
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bstar2009:
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@nectarwine I agree b/c I know there were several pp tasting n not tweeting. #ttmi |
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6:27 pm
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detnews:
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@bstar2009 Our pleasure #ttmi |
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6:55 pm
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winegenie:
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RT @thewineauxs 3 new posts up at: http://ow.ly/1fUfo - all 3 wines from the Tweet and Taste - Black Star RIesling, Chard, and PN!!! #ttmi |
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7:00 pm
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byvalenti:
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7:07 pm
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byvalenti:
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7:10 pm
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bstar2009:
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Thx Chris! RT @winegenie: RT @thewineauxs 3 new posts up at: http://ow.ly/1fUfo - 3 wines - RIesling, Chard, and PN!!! #ttmi |
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7:55 pm
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winegenie:
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RT @nectarwine Since joining Twitter we definitely experienced an increase in publicity online& print @bstar2009 http://ow.ly/1fUDc #ttmi |
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10:36 pm
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winemonologues:
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RT Thx for the RT! @MichbytheBottle: RT @winemonologues: "Tweet & Taste Michigan Wrap Up" post . . http://bit.ly/1Rfqix #ttmi #wine |
