Category Archives: Wine

I Try to Have Fun

Posted on November 7, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As I reflect on my past career, I had fun. Through out the years I have encountered some people on both sides of the counter that if I could I would have avoided, but I guess that is true for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Catalonia, Cellar Capcanes, Garnacha, Mas Donis Barrica Old Vines, Merlot, Montsant, Spain, Syrah | Leave a comment

Two Marquises

Posted on November 5, 2018 by thewineraconteur

In the United States, peerage ranking is not really taught, so suffice it to say that a Marquis is a nobleman below a Duke, but above an Earl or a Count. The most famous Marquis known in the United States … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Crianza, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Marques de Caceres, Marques de Riscal, Mazuelo, Rioja, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo | 2 Comments

Start With Syrah

Posted on November 3, 2018 by thewineraconteur

One of the most popular questions that I receive is “what do you do?” I respond that I am a retired clothier of some forty plus year at least, and in today’s lifestyle that word requires an explanation. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Can Blau, Carignan, Catalonia, Cellars Can Blau, Domaine Eric et Joel Durand, France, Grenache, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, Juan Gil Family Estates, Montsant, Spain, Syrah | 2 Comments

A Birthday Brunch

Posted on November 1, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Of the birthday celebrations for my Bride, I only attended one bona-fide event. So many of the events are scheduled with her, right after work, that maybe I should be getting a complex that nobody wants my company. She had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Trefethen Family Vineyards | Leave a comment

A Couple for my Bride

Posted on October 30, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Through the course of a calendar year, every day is special, and once a year my Bride has her day. Of course, she is so special to so many people that she has multiple celebrations with family gatherings, her cousin’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blue Label, California, Delicato Family Vineyards, Diamond Collection, Double Black, Francis Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Gnarly Head, Lodi, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Red Wine | 4 Comments

A Last and a Last

Posted on October 28, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Of the seventeen wines that the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan had ready for tasting, I only five and two that were not on the list. I was trying to be good, since I was only picking up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Atlas Wines, California, Cognac, France, Navarre, Omen, Pineau des Charents Vieux, Sierra Foothills, Ugni Blanc, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Two Napa Reds

Posted on October 26, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I was on a roll at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan tasting some great wines and all because I was picking up my monthly club selection. With the advent of the Coravin System, wine shops must be doing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Opus One, Overture, Petit Verdot, Philip Togni Vineyards, Spring Mountain District, Tanbark Hill, To Kalen Vineyard | Leave a comment

Two from the Old World

Posted on October 24, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As I recall, I was going to pick up my wine club selections from the Fine Wine Source in Livonia and believe it or not, I got waylaid in a wine shop. Some times I can make stops anywhere longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Lillian Ladouys, France, Fresia, Italy, Langhe, Medoc, Merlot, Piedmont, Poderi Aldo Conterno, Saint-Estephe | Leave a comment

Volnay Premier Cru En Champans

Posted on October 22, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I am sure that most people that belong to a wine club, show up to the shop, give their name and pick up their allotted parcel of wines. At the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, I find that I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Champans, Cote de Beaune, Domaine Monthelie-Douhairet-Porcheret, Pinot Noir, Volnay | 2 Comments

Two New Club Wines

Posted on October 20, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Writing a wine blog and belonging to a wine club can be a very expensive combination, especially when my local club is Fine Wine Source in Livonia. I do not mean to imply that they only sell expensive wines, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cardeto, Columbia Valley, Italy, Merlot, Sangiovese, Umbria, Washington | Leave a comment