August is Washington Wine Month

Posted on August 25, 2015 by thewineraconteur

According to the Wine Lover’s Calendar the month of August for Washington wines and that is what I will chat about. I have to admit, that beyond a few of the big players from Washington there is not a lot of Washington wine to be found in my home state. I find that kind of funny because, even though Washington State is relatively new for winemaking, it now produces so much wine, that it is only second to California for production. Things are improving though, because last year, I did attend a wine tasting of only Washington State wines and I wrote about that evening.

Three Chateau Ste Michelle

One of the great things about writing this Blog is that I actually force myself to go out and try new wines and new areas, and as I do this I actually learn more, and when I first started writing I thought I had a good grasp about wine, and the more I discover, the more I realize that I only had a basic knowledge, but I had a great chance to enjoy some wonderful wines back in the day. I mean not only did I learn about Washington being second in overall production in the States, but I also learned that due to the latitudes in Washington, that during the growing season, they average two hours more sun, than California. I also discovered that between the soil, and the climate, it is almost impossible for Phylloxera to occur in Washington State, which I am sure makes the wineries and vineyards happy.

Corvidae Lenore Syrah 2012

The main varietals for Washington are Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, but many more types can already be found there as well. There are also plenty of wines to discover, far beyond just a Washington label. There are plenty of sub-regions to try, which can make for more fun when searching for a new wine to try. The regions are: Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, Columbia Gorge – Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, Lake Chelan, Naches Heights, Puget Sound, Rattlesnake Hills, Red Mountain, Spokane County, Wahluke Slope, Walla Walla Valley and Yakima Valley. It is time for me to practice what I am espousing, so the next bottle from the cellar shall be a bottle from Washington State that we bought at the wine tasting.

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International Albarino Day

Posted on August 23, 2015 by thewineraconteur

August 2, has been declared International Albarino Day, and as always I am late. I just ask for your indulgence, as I always have so many articles written and then I forget to check about these wine days. Actually I like trying different varietals and I really have no preference at any given moment as to whether I drink a red or white wine. Albarino is one of those exotic grapes that has thrived in the Iberian Peninsula and is claimed by both Spain (Albarino) and Portugal (Albarinho). Thankfully there has been no war declared over which country can claim the grape first, but they both grow it equally as well.

Paco & Lola Alabarino Rias Baixas 2012

In Portugal, it can be made be made either as a still wine, or with some slight effervescence. It can be found in the famous wine type of Vinho Verde and it is substituted which is also known for being made with Loureiro, and it will be stated on the label of the wine usually which varietal is used. Most of the Albarinho that is planted in Portugal is in the Minho district. The most famed area for the grape, especially for Vinho Verde is the area around the town of Moncao which is located near the Spanish border, and this makes sense as it is in close proximity to Rias Baixas in Spain.

Rias Baixas in the Catalan area of Spain is responsible for most of the Albarino in Spain, as it basically ninety percent of the wine crop in that region. Rias Baixas, which literally means Low Rias (inlets) is named for the inlet coves from the ocean and produces a special micro-climate where this grape grows exceptionally well. In fact the grape is so prominent for the district that if it states on the label Albarino, it must contain at least seventy percent and the balance can be a mix of Treyadura, Torrentes, Loureiro and Caino Blanco.

Miudino Albarino Rias Baixas

So even if I am late for the party, I would still recommend that one try at least one bottle or better still a couple of bottles of this varietal from different producers to get the true feeling of this wine; I don’t think that you will be disappointed.

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More of the Cultural Exchange

Posted on August 21, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Caller and his wife were handling the “Cultural Exchange” with all the grace and wit that they are known for. There was even an excursion out on the lake as they showed us all of the little coves, inlets and some of the tributaries. We also looked at some of the beautiful mature trees in the area, and not to mention the some of the wildlife around the lake, and one of the other guests was very astute with his knowledge of both of the categories. We also checked out the bridge that was closed that caused us to back up and go around, and looking at the bridge from that aspect, I guess it was a wise decision from the state to close that bridge down for vehicular traffic.

North 42 Degrees Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Besides the cocktails, wine and appetizers there was also a delightful meal that was waiting for us. The Caller had the most unique barbecue that I have ever seen, not that I am such a maven on them, but he is, and he even had a unique manner for igniting the coals, as he is not a fan of gas grilles. For a few moments, it looked liked Mother Nature was going to give us a difficult time with the event, but it all worked out well, and I guess that he has an inside track on these matters. Even though there was a bit of discussion about how one of the individuals like their steak, The Caller cooked the most perfect monster beef tenderloin that I had ever seen, and I might add tasted. Everybody raved about the steak and the grilled vegetables as well.

Sirius Red Grape Dessert Wine NV

As for some of the other wines that we had that evening, and I was instructed not to bring any wines, as they were to come from some of the other guests or from The Caller’s cache. One of the wines that another guest brought was from Colchester, Ontario. North 42 Degrees Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 with a Lake Erie Northshore VQA was a charming wine, though not as full bodied as a California or French Cabernet Sauvignon. A few years ago, I may have tried an Ontario wine with trepidation, but since I have acquired an appreciation for some red wines from Michigan and from the Niagara Falls area of Ontario, I am much more amiable and open to trying wines from new frontiers. After dinner we enjoyed a fortified wine from Traverse City, Michigan. Sirius Red Grape Dessert Wine from Black Star Farms just hit the right notes. This wine is made like a Ruby Port style wine made from Regent grapes and Grape Brandy and aged in oak for about a year, and they made fifty cases of this wine. I also have to mention that even though I was told not to bring any wine for the party, I did, and just added it to the mix. I also took a special bottle as a gift to our host for the day, that he kind of wink-wink, suggested that he wouldn’t be afraid to see another bottle that I had given him before on another occasion. So I took The Caller a bottle of Pot Belly Port 2002 from Pot Belly Vintners of Monterey County, made from the Souzao varietal, which I get from my Wine Club, A Taste of Monterey.

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A Cultural Exchange

Posted on August 19, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There were several emails that went back and forth with “Cultural Exchange” for the subject, as it was from The Caller as he and his charming wife decided to have a dinner for some friends at their home. I guess “Cultural Exchange” sounded much more professional as it was originating from his business email account. Actually when I saw the first notice, I was thrown aback and had to ask my Bride what was going on, and of course she set me straight.

Torreraone Pecorino Colline Pescaresi IGT 2011

The Caller lives on a private drive, on a private lake, and getting there normally takes us about an hour, but we ran into two different major traffic problems, and even though we attempted to circumnavigate the situations we still took much longer than anticipated to join the party. As my Bride was driving I had texted him about the delays and his response was “I do like you, but you may be behind by one when you get here!” To which I promptly replied “you are slowing down.” Then just a half mile away from his home, we came across a bridge that had was closed and I texted him “the bridge is out,” to which he replied “just jump it.” We had to back track and go another way to his home and just as we pulling up he sent me another text “where are you now?” and I texted back “your driveway.” We had finally made it.

Oppermann's Chardonnay 2012

As we entered in, The Caller and all the others there for the “Cultural Exchange” were enjoying some appetizers and yes, they had almost finished a bottle, but they had been drinking cocktails. Most of the drinks, because The Caller enjoys the art of making cocktails was using a new vodka to him, that is a small batch craft vodka from Ferndale, Michigan called Valentine Detroit Vodka. This is vodka that is made from corn, wheat and barley in copper pots. Valentine Distilling maintains a tasting room and offers tours at their facility. I am only going to “cherry pick” a couple of the white wines that we started off with for the day. The first was Oppermann’s Chardonnay Pay D’OC 2012, a French light white wine that is termed a table wine, the unique aspect of this wine is that it is imported directly and privately labeled for Oppermann’s Cork ‘N’ Ale in Saginaw, Michigan. Oppermann’s is a shop that is dedicated to fine beer and liquors, the supplies for do-it-yourself individuals and they carry about three hundred wines, and from what I can ascertain they like to import some of their wines directly for the shop, as this wine is an example of. The other white wine that I would like to mention is Torre Raone Pecorino Colline Pescaresi IGT 2011 from Italy. The Pecorino varietal was at one time grown extensively, but through the years it had been abandoned, and had become all but extinct. The grape was rediscovered some time ago and has been nurtured by some winemakers and is being grown in Abruzzo and Marche regions of Italy. Colline Pescaresi IGT is a designation that basically covers the entire province of Pescara and covers wines from white to red, and still to sparkling, so that is quite a gamut, with Abruzzo being one of the major villages there. The afternoon was off to a great start, with The Caller and his wife being great hosts for the day.

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A Tale of Two Chards

Posted on August 17, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There are often times when we celebrate totally good memories and there are times when we celebrate memories; on this particular day we celebrated the latter. A very dear friend of ours had a tragic moment in her life, and we have been at her side, from the first day. She has created a foundation to help some students and has held golf outings for this endeavor, but on this day, there was a barbeque that was held for her family and close friends.

Louis Latour Ardeche Chardonnay 2013

Even with the solemnity of the occasion, everyone got together to remember the good times and for the future. It is too hard to continue to dwell on the past and our friend wanted a day of joy, instead of sadness. She held a barbecue for the event at one of her friend’s home, who had a pool for those that wished to partake of it. There were appetizers all over the kitchen area for people to enjoy earlier in the day, as people took it upon themselves to bring assorted dishes to help out for the dinner. In fact there were so many choices prior to dinner, that if one wasn’t careful, there would have been no room left for the barbecue. I mean who could not enjoy having shrimp, hummus and guacamole all afternoon, plus all sorts of other small plate items. The designated “chef” was busy at the barbecue grilling chicken to finish off the dinner after several hours of grazing all of the small plates. Then of course one had to save room for the cakes and pastries that showed up after all the dinner were done.

Acacia Chardonnay Carneros 2012

There were also plenty of beverages for the guests to enjoy from soft drinks, beer and wine. There was a huge assortment of wines to choose from, but since this was a beautiful summer day, I went with white wine, and in particular, I sampled a couple different bottles of Chardonnay and I tried to mention to some the differences between the two. The first bottle was Acacia Chardonnay Carneros 2012, a classic buttery type of Chardonnay from California. Carneros is one of the oldest areas that was used originally for grape growing and wine making and they have their own AVA and is a subset of the larger Napa Valley. The grapes for this wine is grown at Acacia’s Lone Tree and Winery Lake Estate and the wine is aged for about ten months in oak, and it shows the classic buttery taste of the Chardonnay wines that Napa Valley became famous for. The other wine was from France and showed the crispness that I tend to associate with Chardonnay from the Old World. The bottle of Louis Latour Ardeche Chardonnay 2013 is from the IGP Coteaux de l’Ardeche from the northern Rhone Region. The IGP designation has replaced the old designation of VDP which used to mean “table wines.” In fact the IGP Coteaux de l’Ardeche actually has three AOC designations; Saint-Joseph, Cornas and Saint-Peray. The firm of Louis Latour is a large and well respected negocient and known for some great wines as well as for wonderful affordable wines as well. The Ardeche Chardonnay is an example of a wine that has been aged for around ten months in Stainless Steel vats and this imparts a crispness that is totally different then if it had been aged in oak. Some people didn’t even realize that the two different bottles of wine were both Chardonnays, because of the marked difference and had only gone to these wines because they were chilled and white. It was a beautiful day to celebrate a memory.

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Johnny Carino’s

Posted on August 15, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The other day I had met some people and received some good news and I was on my way home, when I felt hungry. This was not an unusual occurrence, as I seem to have the capacity to always have a bite to eat, but I am not a fast food burger or sandwich type of guy. As I was driving, I was trying to run through some options and then I remembered being touted about an Italian restaurant called Johnny Carino’s and years ago my Bride and I had stopped and had dinner at the location in Commerce. I really could not recall much about it, but since I was in the Allen Park area, I thought why not try them again. Now I realize that I am not a fan of chains, something that I have mentioned often, but I was by myself, and I felt like having something more nourishing.

Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio Toscana IGT 2012

Johnny Carino’s as restaurants go, is not a large chain as they have around a hundred restaurants world-wide, and according to the business card that I picked up, there were four locations in Michigan. I am not partial to dining alone, and I am never sure, of the treatment that I will get taking up a table by myself, but this was not a problem, and they made me feel very comfortable. My server was very gracious and professional and took care of me, as if I was treating a party of ten. I had their fresh baked bread with a plate of spiced olive oil, as I waited for my order to arrive. I had an order of their Chicken Scaloppini, which was had a twist to the order, as it was a sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms, roma tomatoes, bacon and a lemon butter sauce over a bed of spaghetti. It was better than I had expected.

MI Johnny Carino's BC

As always I feel sorry for my any of my servers, because if I having just a glass of wine, I always request to see the bottle, so that I may photograph it, as I will not be taking the bottle home to soak off the label, and she took my request with out any questions or hesitations. I was enjoying a glass of Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio Toscana IGT 2012. I have to admit that I enjoy Pinot Grigio on a summer day as it is light and chilled. Banfi is a large winery and the wine was from Tuscany and carried an IGT designation as it is not the usual varietal that is of Tuscan greatness. One thinks of Toscana IGT to denote an Italian-Bordeaux style wine and this was neither. After all the Toscana IGT came about because of the Bolgheri Sassicaia wine that started the whole concept of Super Tuscan wines and now they have their own DOC. This was just the perfect glass of wine that was simple and did not try to compete with my enjoyable lunch, and even though Johnny Carino’s is a chain restaurant, I won’t hesitate to stop there again.

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Wine at California Pizza

Posted on August 13, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I will let you into a poorly kept secret, that is, I like wines, and I tend to look for them where ever we go. I also like to eat, and if one follows my writings even periodically, you will have figured out that both are true. Of course, and if you ask my Bride she will concur, that I am a pain in the arse when it comes to eating. She is much more egalitarian when it comes to food, now let me explain that she enjoys good food, but she is much more willing to try popular food venues then I will. When she goes out with her friends, they go to many more places than I will. She has favorite dishes in all sorts of assorted restaurants, and when she finds a dish that she is happy with, she will keep ordering the same dish and for the most part, she is just as happy each time. We were going out to the cinema to see a film, and it was located in a shopping mall, which is quite common in today’s world. This also allowed her a chance to do some shopping, which she very much enjoys.

Belleruche Cotes du Rhone 2014

After the shopping and before the film, we went to California Pizza, a restaurant in the complex, because she had some gift cards that she wanted to use. Now you have to realize that California and Pizza do not jive in my mind as a good blend. I have enjoyed some spectacular meals in California; in fact the finest meal that I may ever have eaten was in California. I think of California as being more Avant garde and well Pizza should come from a place called Vince’s or Sammy’s. I like the good old pizzas that I grew up with, and they should not be frou-frou. Be that as it may, my Bride ordered her Chinese Chicken Salad, which consisted of Napa and red cabbage, lettuce, chicken and wontons tossed with scallions, sesame seeds and Hoison ginger vinaigrette. I found a dish that I thought I would try called Jambalaya Fettuccine, as it has been some time since we had visited New Orleans and this dish had blackened chicken, shrimp, crawfish, Andouille sausage and Tasso ham in a spicy Cajun sauce. I was happy with my selection, it was better than I expected, though not in the league of what I would savor in the French Quarter.

Coppola Rosso & Bianco Pinot Grigio 2013

Now I shall explain my poorly kept secret, that I like wine. I always look for wine; it has become the beverage of choice for me with my meals. I also expect to find a wine that will compliment my entrée, and since most restaurants are not three and four star rated, I do not think that I need even a Fifth Growth wine, even though one would think that we Bloggers only drink premium wines. We pay for our meals and for our wines, so that is why I have such an eclectic mix of wines that I write about. We enjoyed some wine with our meals, and the first wine that we had was Coppola Rosso & Bianco Pinot Grigio 2013. This is a wine from Francis Ford Coppola’s wine holdings and is a California designated wine, so that means the grapes can come from almost any part of the state. The other thing about this wine is that it is 84% Pinot Grigio and the balance is Sauvignon Blanc. It was just a nice refreshing glass of wine, with no pretense, but was just what we needed to start the meal off with. Then we had some Belleruche Cotes du Rhone 2014 from M. Chapoutier. A Cote du Rhone wine is one of my “go to“ wines when I get the chance to have one, as most are not sexy, but dependable. This particular wine which was of Grenache and Syrah, had fruit that was harvested from four distinct parcels of land, and for its reasonable price was very good and made me think of a Rhone wine. So no matter where I venture to, I try to find a glass of wine to enjoy.

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The Caller at Tuscan Bistro

Posted on August 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

After spending a couple of days at a Board Meeting with my Bride, along with The Caller and his wife, not to mention a whirl-wind couple of hours trying wines at assorted wineries, we went home. The Caller had other plans and made a long weekend with his wife in Traverse City, and of course he had to regale me at least once while he was having a good time.

Costa di Bussia Barbera D'Alba DOC 2013

After having two meals in a row with The Fusion, I guess he was ready for a change in his diet. They went to Tuscan Bistro in Traverse City and spent the weekend in that city, which is a wonderful resort area. Tuscan Bistro, while I have never had the chance to dine there, is one of The Caller’s favorite places in the city. While he did not give me his menu choices for the evening, I can picture him taking advantage of the Raw Bar, or some of the other appetizers that they have listed. I can also picture both of them enjoying one or more of the steaks off the menu.

The Seven Deadly Zins 2012

What he did share with me was the wines that they were having for dinner that night. One of the wines that they he mentioned were from the Michael David Winery of Lodi, and I have always smiled when I see the name of the wine; The Seven Deadly Zins 2012. Of course this is made from Zinfandel, one of the most popular varietals of California and some refer to it as America’s grape. The Zinfandel has been proven to be the same grape that is known as Primitivo in Italy, and the funny thing is that some of the Italian wineries now call their grape Zinfandel, while some of the California wineries are now calling their wine Primitivo; I guess it is all in the marketing strategy of the firms. In keeping with the theme of the restaurant they also enjoyed a bottle of Costa Di Bussia Barbera D’Alba DOC 2013. This region in the Piedmonte is very popular and it lies along the border of another great wine area of Barolo. To keep the DOC for Barbera D’Alba the wine must be at least eighty-five percent Barbera and the balance can be of Nebbiolo and/or Dolcetto. This is considered more of a masculine wine when compared to the similar sounding region of Barbera D’Asti. All I can say is that they had a grand time without us, and a fine meal to boot. There will be another time for us to get together.

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Brengman Brothers

Posted on August 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The last of our winery stops on a whirlwind tour of Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan was a bit abbreviated, because we were trying to get back to the resort for dinner. I have to say that Brengman Brothers requires another trip, as it was the first time that I had been there, and it will not be my last. I can’t tell you honestly if we were in a bit of a hurry, or the people that were helping us do our tasting were just going through the motions, but there was much more to discover there, and I only discovered it after the fact. Brengman Brothers has signage that says “Truth in Dirt” as a way of explaining terroir to the unknowing. They have three different vineyards and four different wine collections.

Brengman Dagudscht 2013

The largest of the vineyards is Timberlee Vineyard at thirty acres. On this property they grow Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscat Ottonel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Muscat Ottonel is a breed of Muscat that is the palest of that family in color and aroma, but it is more adaptable to the cold; hence it does very well in Eastern Europe and Canada. The next in size is Crain Hill Vineyard and is twenty-two acres in size is where the tasting room is found, and there they grow Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Rotgipfler, and Muscat New York. Rotgipfler is an Austrian grape that is a cross between the Traminer and Rote Veltliner, and is high in acid and is susceptible to frost, but it is spicy and when grown and picked properly has also been used for Late Harvest wines, like Spᾂtlese and Beerenauslese. Muscat New York is a hybrid moderate Cold Hardy grape that is a cross between Muscat Hamburg and Ontario that was developed at Cornel. The smallest of the their lands is Cedar Lake Vineyards at four and one half acres where they grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

Brengman Riesling Beerenauslese 2013

They have four different labels, each with a different goal. The pentagon label Brengman Brothers Label is where their best clusters of grapes are used and are there Estate wines. In this series that offer a Block 65 Blend 2013 of Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Pinot Gris. Dagῢdscht 2013 which they pronounce as Da Good Shit is a blend of 14 grapes and since they have fifteen grapes that they grow, it is a proprietary blend. They had three different vintages of their Gewurztraminer, and three different Riesling wines, a dry, a medium and a Beerenauslese. The Runaway Hen Label is named for the guinea hens that patrol the vineyards and are considered good and reliable. In this collection there was a Pinot Gris 2013, a 2013 White Wine that is a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Verduzzo, and a 2012 Red Wine that is a blend of Refosco, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The Nathaniel Rose Private Label features artistic labels and are small batch artisan wines using older winemaking techniques. Here they offered a 2013 Chardonnay “unoaked” and an oak version, and a 2013 Pinot Noir. They also carry the Valpanera Label made with Refosco grapes from their sister winery located in Friuli- Venezie Giulia wine region in Italy. The Refosco grape is a very ancient and dark grape that goes back to the times of the Romans and for years was harvested as a table wine, but it is starting to make some inroads in the wine world again. In this collection they had a 2008 Riserva Refosco , a 2008 Alma DOC a blend of Refosco, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, a 2010 Superiore and a 2012 Refosco Classico. So as you can see from all the different wines that they offered I could not really do this winery justice, though we did some tastings and more importantly, we did not leave empty handed, and I look forward to the next I can spend more time there.

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Willow Vineyards

Posted on August 7, 2015 by thewineraconteur

While we were still in Suttons Bay in the Leelanau Peninsula of Michigan we stopped at another winery on our mad dash through the area. We made a stop at Willow Vineyard and Winery. This winery was established in 1992 by John and Jo Crampton and it is a hilly area with an awesome view. The wine maker is Chris Guest who has over thirty years experience and was the founder of another winery Seven Lakes Vineyard in Fenton, Michigan, which I have to admit, I was not aware of, and rather close to where I live. The winery tasting room and guest facilities are very quaint and blend into the beauty of the area.

Willow Pinot Noir Rose 2013

The view of the west side of Traverse Bay is lovely on the grounds and it is easy to understand why this winery gets so many visitors. Also because of the vista, Willow Vineyard has become an ideal location for local and destination weddings on the grounds. This has become a popular side business for several of the wineries in this part of Michigan. I can see how a Bride could fall in love with the setting.

Willow Chardonnay 2013

The wine tasting was short and sweet, as they have only four different grape varietals and offer two different wine flights. The first wine flight was of sweeter wines. The Pinot Gris 2013 was a bit different from what I usually expect from this grape, but it was agreeable. The Roadtrip Riesling 2014 which is an apt name, considering the drive from the Detroit area to get there and it was a good Michigan Riesling wine. The last of the sweet wines was Sweet Rain 2013, which was a Chardonnay, and this wine was also offered in splits. The three dry wines in a different flight were more of what we look for in a wine, since we are not overly fond of sweeter wines. The Chardonnay 2013 showed that it had been aged in French Oak, but still crisp, instead of real buttery or oakey. Pretty in Pink 2013 is a Pinot Noir Rosé with nice color and a bit of pepper and spice and was a nice wine for the summer day that we were there. The last wine that we had there was the Pinot Noir 2013 and to be truthful, maybe it was the day, but I preferred the Pinot Noir Rosé to the more classic interpretation of the Pinot Noir, which can be a finicky grape. With six wines being offered, it was a short, but fun tasting.

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