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To Those That Want To Complicate Things

I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Magistrate Lodi Zinfandel 2017 Limited Production. A Californian Zinfandel with background tannins. A blend of strawberry, plums, and fig notes. Hints of vanilla. A smooth dry red wine. “Specialists in information technology are the new lawyers. Long ago, lawyers realized that they could makeContinue reading “To Those That Want To Complicate Things”

Reparations and Pan-Africanism

I was assisted in putting up this post by a bottle of Badet Clement Revelation Cabernet-Merlot Pays d’Oc 2018. This beauty is a Languedoc-Roussillon Red that is complex, with plum and blackberry notes. Slightly acidic with a fruity finish. This is from a Facebook post dated March 9, 2019 from the late Chicago ADOS obstructionistContinue reading “Reparations and Pan-Africanism”

Statement Regarding Local Versus National Reparations

I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Chateau Mezain Bordeaux 2018. An inexpensive Grand Vin De Bordeaux. A blend of 68% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. About $12.00. Bold. Leading in with a fruit bowl. A sustain of plums, cherries, oak, vanilla, and raspberries. Full-bodied, medium-dry Merlot andContinue reading “Statement Regarding Local Versus National Reparations”