Category Archives: Dining

Escabeche Restaurant in NOTL

Posted on November 25, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Our first night and dinner in Niagara-On-The-Lake and I would say that we were looking forward to it. It is usually my job to search out the restaurants in the area for our dinners, and this night was no different. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Canada, Chateau des Charmes, Chinon, Clos de L'Echo, Couly-Dutheil, France, Icewine, Loire Valley, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Riesling, Southbrook, Vidal Blanc | 6 Comments

Smacznego

Posted on November 17, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Smacznego is the Polish version of Bon Appetit and it was pronounced to us by our waitress at Amadeus restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We met “The Caller” and his charming wife for dinner the other night. Amadeus calls themselves … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Carignan, Cotes du Rhone, Domaine de la Bastide, France, Furmint, Grenache, Malbec, Mendoza, Shiraz, Tokay Aszu, Trivento | 2 Comments

It Finally Happened

Posted on November 13, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I have had I think a great track record from about 1969 to date, going out for dinners and of course ordering wine, which is how this Blog and The Wine Raconteur got started. Through the years, I have often … Continue reading →

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Time For Duck and Pinot Noir Again

Posted on November 3, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I had the chance to visit Grand Rapids, Michigan which is the western part of the state for the chance to participate in a national convention, sponsored by a club that I have had membership in for twenty-five years. Actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, France, Maison Roche de Bellene, Pinot Noir, vieilles vignes | Leave a comment

A Surprise Phone Call

Posted on October 20, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes you get a left curve that you actually connect with and pop it out of the stadium. Well that is how it felt the other night. It was going to be a quiet night of maybe some writing, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas Bagordi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Charles & Charles, Columbia Valley, Garnacha, Graciano, Navardia, Rioja, Spain, Syrah, Tempranillo, Wahluke Slope, Washington | Leave a comment

“Drink Local Wine” Week

Posted on October 14, 2015 by thewineraconteur

According to the Wine Lovers Calendar the week of October 11 to 17 is the “Drink Local Wine Week.” I think that it is a noble cause and one worth paying attention to. I notice that most of the new … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Chardonnay, Cold Hardy, Frontenac, Jackson, Michigan, Noiret, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sandhill Crane Vineyards, Seyval Blanc, Syrah, Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles | Leave a comment

The Italian Wines at the Culinary Extravaganza

Posted on October 12, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I realize that I have been going on and on about the wines that were served at the Culinary Extravaganza 2015, but I have no choice. The selection was fantastic, compared to some of the years. Some years it felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bolgheri, Bonci, Buonamico Cercatoja, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Drei Dona Tenuta la Palazza Magnificat, Emila-Romagna, Fattoria Il Lago, Gardiz, Glera, Italy, Malvasia Bianca, Marchesi Biscardo, Merlot, Molinara, Prosecco, Ripasso, Rondinella, Straw Wine, Super Tuscan, Syrah, Tenuta Argentiera, Toscana IGT, Trebbiano, Tuscany, Valpolicella, Veneto, Verdicchio, Verdicchio dei Castelli Di Jesi, Villa Donoratico, Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina | Leave a comment

French Wines at the Extravaganza

Posted on October 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There was just so much to enjoy at this past Culinary Extravaganza benefiting the Culinary Arts Program at Schoolcraft College. The food was delicious, think of three hours of different tapas being served, in fact there was a new tapas … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albert Bichot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chablis, Chardonnay, Chateau Cantenac, Chateau de Rayne Vigneau, Chateau Morgues du Gres, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Costieres de Nimes, Cote d'Or, Cremant de Bourgogne, Domaine Berthet-Rayne, France, Grenache, Joseph Mellot, La Chatellenie, Les Vaucopins, Loire Valley, Merlot, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Saint-Emilion, Sancerre, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah | Leave a comment

Culinary Extravaganza 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

It was the time for the 24’Th annual celebration of food and wine to benefit Schoolcraft College students and the Culinary Arts Program. The event is held at the VisTaTech Center/Waterman Wing of Schoolcraft College, which may be the finest … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Cru Wine Company, Gamble Family Vineyard, Long Meadow Ranch Winery, Mariposa Wine Company, Merlot, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Oregon, Petite Sirah, Ranch House Red, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Seven Hills Winery, Vineyard Montage, Yountville | Leave a comment

Vin Jaune and Chateau-Chalon

Posted on October 6, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Jura wine tasting dinner at Selden Standard was going strong, and we were getting to the main entrée. The two stars of the evening were coming, not to mention a special surprise bottle of wine. Our host Elie Boudt … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Caves Jean Bourdy, Chateau-Chalon, France, Galant des Abesses, Jura, Savagnin, Vin Jaune | 2 Comments