The Wine Raconteur
-
Recent Posts
Archives
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
Categories
Meta
Tag Archives: Alexander Valley
A 24’th Anniversary
Some would say, it would never happen, but it did; and actually, I think I all but proposed the first night, but that would throw the count off. We did the entire nine yards and why not and it has … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Alexander Valley, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, France, La Cote Blanche, Livermore Valley, Macon-Villages, Merlot, Murrieta's Well, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, The Spur, Wente Family Estate, Wetzel Family Estate
2 Comments
A Paprikash Dinner
You may have noticed that when we are in Las Vegas to see the family, we are always out and about going to restaurants. I do think that is the norm, when one goes to Vegas, though most people don’t … Continue reading
Birthdays at Grimaldi’s
World travelers we will never be. I mean we are getting better, as we can now travel for a week or so, with two suit cases checked, two over-head bags and two carry-on bags. I am sure the Queen schleps … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day
Holidays, no matter how noble, are nights that we normally try to avoid eating out at restaurants. Actually, there are so many holidays that are really family oriented, so it gives us a reason to have a big party at … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Alexander Valley, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Knights Valley, Livermore Valley, Louis Mel Vineyard, Malbec, Merlot, Murrieta's Well, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Riesling, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County, The Spur, Upshot Red Blend, Wente Family Estate, Zinfandel
Leave a comment
Two from Kenwood Vineyards
When I am doing some impromptu wine tastings at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, I always enjoy the chance to try wines from the same winery, if possible. I had that chance, and a winery that I haven’t ran … Continue reading
A Syrah and a Merlot
I always look forward to the last wines to be tasted, because by rights, and if the tasting proceeds as it should, the last two should really shine. This was the case the other night when I did a tasting … Continue reading
Two Great Reds
The other day I decided to go to another wine tasting, I only go if I am free. You would think that since I always write about wines that I would center my life around wine events, but that is … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Alexander Valley, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Ferrari-Carano, Napa Valley, Prevail Back Forty, Syrah, Vice Versa Wine
Leave a comment
Dinner at Home
I am quite not sure, how there are two distinct cooking methods at my house, but I am always amazed. When I cook, there are multiple sets of dishes that are used just in the prepping of the food and … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Alexander Valley, Alexander Valley Vineyards, California, Merlot, Sonoma County, Wetzel Family Estate
Leave a comment
Sometimes I Get Fooled
I just found a business card and it made me realize how unaware I can be at times. On one of our trips to Florida we ventured into Sarasota. We were visiting some friends down in Venice and that is … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Alexander Valley, California, Merlot, Murphy-Goode, Sonoma County
Leave a comment
