Category Archives: Wine

A Casual Dinner

Posted on July 27, 2014 by thewineraconteur

It was time for a quick dinner, but a nice dinner. There are only a few restaurants that I go to repeatedly and Fleming’s Steak House is one of them. When we are in a hurry we like to eat … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Fortieth Aniversary, Caymus Vineyards, Central Valley, Chile, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Terrenoble | Leave a comment

Dinner Overlooking the Straits

Posted on July 25, 2014 by thewineraconteur

While we were at a conference at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island there was a dinner for all of the attendees and it was in a private dining room located between two of the restaurants in the main lodge. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Sutter Home | 4 Comments

Two Austrian Wines

Posted on July 23, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The first night on Mackinac Island, even though we were staying at Mission Point Resort, a group of us went out for dinner at Woods, part of the The Grand Hotel group. Since the conference was starting the next morning, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Austria, Fass 4, Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal, Pinot Noir, Wagram, Weingut Bernhard Ott GMBH, Weingut Brundlmayer | Leave a comment

Having Wines at Bistro on the Greens

Posted on July 21, 2014 by thewineraconteur

After four hours and fifteen minutes in the car (can you tell that I am a Michigander?), a half hour ferry ride and just short of a mile hike we arrived at our destination for a conference. We were going … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Andrieux & Fils, Chateau L'Hospitalet, Coteaux du Languedoc, Cotes de Provence, Cuve Victoria, France, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, La Clape, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

A Leisurely Day in Plymouth and a New Restaurant

Posted on July 17, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The Plymouth Art Fair was going on, and the weather was obliging. We decided to make a day of it in the charming city of Plymouth, Michigan. The art fair seems to keep growing in size, as there were more … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arroyo Grand Valley, California, Cepas Antiguas, Chardonnay, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, Laetitia Vineyard and Winery, Martina Corta, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Sassi, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma-Cutrer, Spain, Tempranillo | 2 Comments

Another Graduation Party

Posted on July 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The time of the year is upon us, where we get to celebrate our graduates. One of my cousin’s daughters was an honoree this year and they had a party at their house. There was a huge pavilion erected in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignion, Carnivor, Central Coast, Clarksburg, Cryptic Red Wine, Cryptic Wines, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Luna, Menage a Trois, Merlot, Midnight, Napa Valley, North Coast, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Sangria, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trinchero Family Estates, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Another Social Media Wine Story

Posted on July 13, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. I have to admit that I belong to a couple of Social Media sites, some are more business oriented and one is basically social. While I was trying to keep abreast … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cantina Zaccagnini, Dolce Naturale, Italy, Madrigale, Montepulciano, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Primitivo, Primitivo di Manduria, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

A Wine Tip through Social Media

Posted on July 11, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“One of the best $13 bottles of wine. What’s your opinion John..?” is the message that was posted on my personal Facebook page the other day, with a photo of a particular wine. It was posted by an old friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Creta Roble, Ribera Del Duero, Spain, Tempranillo | 2 Comments

A Graduation Party

Posted on July 9, 2014 by thewineraconteur

This is the time of year when high school students have graduation parties and we just went to one for a young that happens to be our nephew. He graduated from a military academy and is getting ready to start … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Concannon Vineyard, Glen Ellen Proprietor's Reserve, Merlot | Leave a comment

The July Birthdays

Posted on July 7, 2014 by thewineraconteur

As I have written before we get together once a month to celebrate all the birthdays in the families at one time. It is more economical and convenient to just have one big party each month and it has become … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Meiomi, Meritage, Moreson, Opus One, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, South Africa | Leave a comment