Category Archives: Wine

A Return to Capo’s

Posted on March 13, 2019 by thewineraconteur

“Hey, what’s with the food around here? A kid comes up to me in a white jacket, gives me a Ritz cracker, and uh, chopped liver, he says, ‘Canapes’. I said, uh, ‘can of peas, my ass, that’s a Ritz … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Australia, Barossa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, King of Prohibition, Lodi, Mourisco Tinto, Palazzo Della Torre, Peltier Winery & Vineyards, Port, Portugal, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Sousao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Upper Douro, Veneto, Veronese IGT, Viognier, W. & J. Graham's | 1 Comment

Brunch at Tivoli Village

Posted on March 11, 2019 by thewineraconteur

While we are in Vegas visiting the family, we may not see The Strip, or any shows, but we do know that we want to have brunch at Echo & Rig. The allure of Vegas has paled after all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, William Wycliff Winery | 2 Comments

P. F. Chang’s

Posted on March 9, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The last time that we were in Las Vegas, my Bride promised one of the grandsons that we would take them to P.F. Chang’s. I was totally surprised that none of the family in Vegas had ever eaten there. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarino, Bodegas Fillaboa, Galicia, Glera, Il Fresco, Italy, Prosecco, Rias Baixas, Spain, Spumante, Treviso-Veneto, Villa Sandi | Leave a comment

Another Day in Vegas

Posted on March 7, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Las Vegas is viewed by some as glamor and by others as Sin City, and by this point in my life, it is just another city. I have to admit that it was glamorous back in the day, I mean … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Belleruche, Campanile, Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, Delle Venezie DOC, France, Grenache, Italy, M. Chapoutier, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Sud Tirol, Syrah, Trivento | Leave a comment

Birthdays at Grimaldi’s

Posted on March 5, 2019 by thewineraconteur

World travelers we will never be. I mean we are getting better, as we can now travel for a week or so, with two suit cases checked, two over-head bags and two carry-on bags. I am sure the Queen schleps … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Arrowood Vineyard and Winery, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Jackson Family Wines, Knights Valley, Merlot, Sonoma Estates, Sonoma Valley | 2 Comments

Ricossa Antica Casa

Posted on March 1, 2019 by thewineraconteur

As much as I enjoy wine and everything that goes with it, there are times when I can not attend everything that I would like. At Fine Wine Source they were advertising that they were having a wine tasting with … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apassimento, Barbera, Cortese, Gavi, Italy, MGM Mondo del Vino, Piedmont, Ricossa Antica Casa | 3 Comments

A Spatlese and a Moelleux

Posted on February 27, 2019 by thewineraconteur

One of the best things about walking into the Fine Wine Source is the ability to taste some wines to make an educated purchase. I always try to taste some wines that are new to me, either by district, varietal … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bischofsberg, Chenin Blanc, Clos du Bourg, Domaine Huet, France, Germany, Loire Valley, Moelleux Vouvray, Rheingau, Riesling, Rudesheimer, Spatlese, Weingut August Kesseler | 2 Comments

February Wine Club Selections

Posted on February 25, 2019 by thewineraconteur

In the month of February besides writing about birthdays and Valentine’s Day, I will now also get to write about the monthly wine selections from Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I think even more important to picking up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cosentino Winery, Domaine Laroque, France, IGP Cite de Carcassonne, Languedoc, Lodi, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Red Blend, The Dark | Leave a comment

Richards

Posted on February 24, 2019 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club was in a bit of a turmoil, as we had lost one of our standby restaurants. It is getting harder and harder to find a restaurant that has a private room, as most venues value cramming in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bronco Wine Company, California, Chardonnay, Chianti, Coastal Vines, Gabbiano, Italy, Sangiovese, Tuscany | 2 Comments

February Birthdays 2019

Posted on February 21, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It was the time of the month to celebrate all of the birthdays in the month of February. It is just an easy way to get everyone together and a way to keep the social calendar down to one party … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Fat Bastard, France, Germany, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Merlot, Qualitatswein, Rheinpfalz, Riesling, Thierry & Guy, Weingut von Winning, Winnings | Leave a comment