Category Archives: Wine

Dessert at Vertical Detroit

Posted on January 14, 2016 by thewineraconteur

All good things come to an end, as the old saying goes; and this dinner was no different. After studying the dessert menu, we decided to share one of our old stand-bys, namely Crème Brulee, and the one offered was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Charleston Sercial, France, Historic Series, Madeira, Navarre, Pineau des Charents Vieux, Portugal, Sercial, The Rare Wine Company, Tinta Negra Mole, Ugni Blanc, Verdelho | 2 Comments

Dinner at Vertical Detroit – Part Two

Posted on January 12, 2016 by thewineraconteur

One of the great things about having dinner at a restaurant that is also a wine bar is the selection of wines. There was so much to try and to discover and it was wonderful to see all the activity … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barsac, California, Chateau Climens, Cypres de Climens, Dona Margarita Vineyard, France, Marimar Estate, Mas Cavalls, Pinot Noir, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma Coast | 4 Comments

Dinner at Vertical Detroit

Posted on January 10, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I believe in happenstance, and I have always believed in Detroit, the city that I was born in, and I tend to mention that often. In one of my other lives when I am not The Wine Raconteur, is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alois Lageder, Dolomiti, Domaine Daulny, France, Italy, Le Clos de Chaudenay, Loire Valley, Pinot Grigio, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Trentino-Alto Adige | 5 Comments

Twas the Day after Christmas

Posted on January 8, 2016 by thewineraconteur

When there is a major holiday to celebrate and when all of the family is together, there is always time for another party. Some families just grow exponentially and it comes to the point where one home is not big … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Malbec, Merlot, Michael Mondavi Family Estate, Napa Valley, Oberon, Petit Verdot, St. Supery | Leave a comment

Christmas Day

Posted on January 6, 2016 by thewineraconteur

This is one day of the year that we do not do at home and enjoy the festivities and revelry at the home of others. We always start the day off at my Mother-in-Laws home for a Christmas breakfast. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Amaranta, California, Carmel Valley, Heller Estates, Monterey, Petite Verdot, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Travieso Wines | 1 Comment

Christmas Eve Dinner

Posted on January 4, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Christmas Eve dinner was at our house, and probably the best thing that could happen that morning was that I had to work. There were going to be enough cooks in the kitchen and I would not be impeding any … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cakebread Cellars, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Opus One, Petit Verdot | 4 Comments

What Wine Goes Best With a Blackout?

Posted on January 2, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The old saw goes “when it rains, it pours” and I am not talking about salt. I was just having a bad day, I had a temporary crown, which popped off, and I had to go see my dentist, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Sterling Vintner's Collection | 8 Comments

Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2015 by thewineraconteur

It is that time of the year of the year when most look back in retrospect, and for wine writers, the chance to make their list of the top ten wines of the year. Alas, I am not that focused … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | 2 Comments

My Recent Shipment from Monterey

Posted on December 27, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I periodically write about the wine shipments that I get from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey.” I always look forward to them as it is a chance for me to get some selections that would be impossible to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, California, Chardonnay, Cru Wine Company, Grenache Noir, Hook Vineyard, Monterey County, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sinecure, Tudor Winery | 3 Comments

Dinner with the Wine Raconteur Jr.

Posted on December 23, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Christmas time is always a special time to be with friends and family. One of my favorite perks of writing these memories about wine is that I am allowed to give “nom de plume” aliases to some of the cast … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Avigonesi, Canailo Nero, Caves Jean Bourdy, Chardonnay, Cremant du Jura, France, Italy, Jura, Mammolo, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Vino Nobile di Montepulcia | 2 Comments