Category Archives: Wine

Gifts from a Vacation

Posted on August 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit, that sometimes I am just like a little kid, when I am presented with gifts. I am always so appreciative of gifts that I esteem them, because I am honored that someone that enough of me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Hahn Winery, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Petit Verdot | 2 Comments

Trouble

Posted on August 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

“Oh we’ve got trouble; we got lots and lots of trouble. We got trouble right here in River City” I am paraphrasing some of the lines from a great number from The Music Man, the classic American musical of stage … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alexis Lichine, France, Marques de Riscal, Pommard, Rioja Reserva, Spain | 13 Comments

A Great Phone Call

Posted on August 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On occasion I get phone calls from friends about wines, and I am sure that if you are reading this, and you are known among your friends for wines, you get similar calls. I was actually getting ready to write … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Pride Mountain Vineyards | 3 Comments

Antonio’s Cucina Italiana

Posted on August 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I recently had dinner with a friend at a restaurant, which started its origins back in my old neighborhood. As kids we used to congregate at a park, and if it we would walk or drive across the other side … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argiano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Merlot, Non Confunditur, Rosso Toscano, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tuscany | Leave a comment

A Girl’s Week

Posted on August 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Charlotte, North Carolina has been sending a siren call this way, since the last time we went there. Alas, this time was I was not as accessible, but my Bride was as she went off on a “girl’s” vacation and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Borguiel, Cabernet Franc, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Domaine de la Butte, France, Loire Valley, Napa Valley, Rombauer Vineyards | 3 Comments

A Party for a Newborn Infant

Posted on August 3, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Recently some good friends of our, decided to forgo a traditional Baby Shower and waited for the infant to be born, so that they could invite all of their friends to see their new grandchild. I thought this was an … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Canada, Inniskillin, Montague Vineyard, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Oak Grove Reserve Wines, Ontario, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc | 3 Comments

More Notes about the Reunion

Posted on August 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Since I covered the basis for the Reunion, now I shall discuss some of the fun moments of the affair as well. Through the initial opening of the doors and right through the dinner period there was classic music playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Grand Marceaux, France, Malbec, Medoc, Merlot, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

The Reunion

Posted on July 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The day finally arrived, for ages it seemed like it was never going to arrive and then it happened. A reunion for a group of alumni from a Junior High School from Southwest Detroit is what I am talking about. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Black Box Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chile, Malbec, Merlot, Monterey County, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Riesling | 9 Comments

A Conference Dinner

Posted on July 28, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was a night, which I had originally blocked on my calendar to help go and help decorate a hall for an upcoming reunion that I have been working on. About a week prior the date was changed, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Penfolds, Rawson's Retreat | Leave a comment

The Masters Restaurant in Madison Heights, Michigan

Posted on July 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There is a rather curious sight when one is at the corner of Dequinder and Thirteen Mile Road in Madison Heights, a Northern suburb of Detroit. If one is even remotely familiar with the game of golf there is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Ferrari-Carano, Healdsburg, Malbec, Sangiovese, Sonoma County, Syrah | Leave a comment