Monthly Archives: August 2016

D. Vine

Posted on August 31, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I guess I have been remiss and it has been brought up to my attention that I should add another character to my cast of wine devotees. Ms. Yoga is one of our oldest friends and she has been on … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Chappellet, Charbono, Hallowed Ground, Malbec, Merlot, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Petite Verdot, T Vine Winery, Zinfandel | 5 Comments

A Respite

Posted on August 29, 2016 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated often, I consider myself a clothier, which means that I am in the retail industry. If you have never been, or if you have in the past, you will understand that meal breaks can be the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Buena Vista Winery, California, Carignan, Cinsault, Count of Buena Vista Founder's Red, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, Syrah, Valdigue, Zinfandel | 1 Comment

Kind of

Posted on August 27, 2016 by thewineraconteur

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” was penned by the cleric Charles Caleb Colton. This kind of described the night, a while ago. Went to the cinema and saw another of the films in the new generation of Star … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bianchetta, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, France, Glera, Glera Lunga, Italy, Le Grand Courtage, Mionetto, Nuits St. George, Perera, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Nero, Prosecco, Prosecco de Treviso, Trevigiana, Ugni Blanc, Veneto, Verdiso | Leave a comment

August Birthdays

Posted on August 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

When there are so many people in a family, it is easier to have one designated party for all the celebrants for any given month. It does make planning easier and less chance of having family absent from the party. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arcturos, Beaulieu Vineyard, Black Star Farms, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Georges De Latour Private Reserve, Michigan, Napa Valley, Old Mission Peninsula, Rutherford | 6 Comments

Two French Wines

Posted on August 23, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While my Brother-in-Law and I were still strolling around Elie Wine Company searching for some more wines, we had the chance to chat with Elie some more and he is a font of wine knowledge, especially about the wines of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Sainte Barbe, France, Gamay, Gamay de Bouze, Gamay de Chaudenay, Gamay Freau, Macon-Burgy, Maconnaise, Terres Rouge, Thurissey, Vire-Clesse | 2 Comments

Two More Spanish Wines

Posted on August 21, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While I was at Elie Wine Company shopping with my Brother-in-Law we also discovered a couple more Spanish wines. Elie has branched out some, from originally only carrying French wines, as he has become a distributor and wholesaler for some … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ca N'Estruc, Carignan, Grenache, L'Equilibristra Negre, Marselan, Ona, Penedes, Syrah | 2 Comments

Wine Shopping

Posted on August 19, 2016 by thewineraconteur

My Brother-in-Law came down after the trip to Mackinac Island with his family, and we had another party to attend. I had suggested that he come shopping with me to Elie Wine Company. After we dropped off everyone early for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Maldivinas, Castilla y Leon, Domaines Lupier, El Terroir, Garnacha, Grenache, La Movida Granito, Navarre, Spain, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | Leave a comment

Goodfellow’s

Posted on August 17, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I know that most people when they see that word would immediately think of the 1990 film GoodFellas. I am also sure that was the thought behind the naming of an Italian restaurant that is right downtown in the Lake … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Caricature, Chardonnay, Domaine Pascal & Mireille Renaud, France, Lodi, Macon-Vi, Maconnaise | 2 Comments

Back to Woods

Posted on August 15, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The entire island of Mackinac is considered a resort and consequently it is much more laid back. There are a couple times of the year when it may get dressy, because of political or business meetings, but the most part, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Burgundy, California, Chardonnay, Cote de Nuits, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Dow's, Dutton Ranch, France, Louis Jadot, Mourisco Tinto, Pinot Noir, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Souzao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vosne-Romanee | 2 Comments

Dinner at Mission Point

Posted on August 13, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While we were at Mission Point, there is always enough to keep anyone busy. From just the leisurely ten minute walk to Downtown Mackinac, a tour of Fort Mackinac, or renting bicycles to explore the island. While some were working, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Tr Elliot Queste | Leave a comment