Category Archives: Wine

Four New Wines

Posted on October 15, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that there were more wines purchased at Elie Wine Company, but it was not from us. My Sister-in-Law was so amazed at the breadth of French wines offered in one location, that she decided to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, Chateau Carbonnieux, Clos Canarelli, Corsica, Domaine Charlopin-Parizot, Domaine des Roches Neuves, Figari, France, Gevrey-Chambertin, Graves, La Justice, Les Memoires, Loire Valley, Mammolo, Merlot, Niellucciu, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Saumur de Champigny, Sciaccarellu, Syrah, Thierry Germain | Leave a comment

Some Future Wines

Posted on October 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The last day that my Sister-in-Law was in town we were going to go out for brunch, but there was about an hour or more wait, so she wanted to go see the wine shop that I had taken her … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albillo, Bodegas Cesar, Burgundy, Castilla y Leon, Chardonnay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Cigales, Cotes du Jura, Domaine Labet, Domaine Sylvain Langoureau, Fleurs, France, Les Voillenots Dessous, Pinot Noir, Principe Clarete de Luna, Spain, Tempranillo, Verdejo | Leave a comment

The Wedding Reception

Posted on October 11, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We arrived at the hall, and I looked for our table assignment and then it dawned on me, the theme of the wedding colors – The Detroit Tigers. That is what I get for being a jock, and I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Lambrusco, Liberty Creek Winery, Merlot, Riunite | 2 Comments

An Afternoon Wedding

Posted on October 9, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We recently went to an afternoon wedding that we were look forward to, to celebrate the forthcoming nuptials. The event was looked forward to by the families on my Bride’s side and even her Sister from Louisville was coming in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Carolina Wine Brands, Castle Rock Winerey, Chardonnay, Chile, Mendocino County, Rose of Pinot Noir, Santa Carolina, Valle de Casablanca | Leave a comment

Back for a Meeting

Posted on October 7, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had actually missed three meetings of my dinner club, though I did continue getting my duties performed for the group, both prior and after each meeting. I truly enjoy the comradery of the group, but prior commitments precluded my … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Australia, Blass Black Cassis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fleurieu, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Treasury Wine Estates, Wolf Blass | Leave a comment

A Night in Traverse City

Posted on October 5, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Every now and then I am the omniscient writer of these pages, as I get the information second hand, but I still try to show how wine adds or betters the moment. My Bride had to go to Traverse City … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Redwood Creek, White Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Opening and Closing

Posted on October 1, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The city of Plymouth, Michigan was celebrating their 150’th Anniversary so off to celebrate. A young lady that is an alumna of my old Woodrow Wilson Junior High School in Detroit was one of the featured artist entered into a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Benedict Vineyard, California, Chardonnay, La Riconda Ranch, Sandford Vineyard, Sandford Winery and Vineyards, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, Terlato Family Winery | Leave a comment

Monterey Shipment

Posted on September 29, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I recently received three new wines from my wine club A Taste of Monterey and I am looking forward to trying them. In fact, I think they may be part of the wines that we have this Thanksgiving, because heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Alexander Smith, Alta Loma Vineyard, California, Chardonnay, Fairview Ranch, Grenache, Monterey, Pelerin Wines, Pinot Noir, Rosella's Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sierra Mar Vineyard, Tondre Vineyard, Wrath Estate Winery | 2 Comments

Savoring Summer

Posted on September 27, 2017 by thewineraconteur

As the summer season slowly turns over to autumn I guess everyone likes to extend the moment when possible. This happened very recently when everyone was called for an impromptu get-together at one of the houses. This sister has an … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beaujolais-Villages, Boathouse Vineyards, Chateau Thivin, France, Gamay Noir a Jus, Leelanau Peninsula, Merlot, Michigan | Leave a comment

Compari’s

Posted on September 25, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Compari’s on the Park is one of three restaurants in a row, right on the main drag in downtown Plymouth and they are all owned by the same man. We just decided to go have a quick dinner and to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Caposaldo, delle Venezie IGT, Diseno, Italy, Malbec, Mendoza, Pinot Grigio | Leave a comment