Tag Archives: Burgundy

A Pinot and a Meritage

Posted on July 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While I was still wandering around the wine department, I did some more exploring, after all who doesn’t like shopping for wine? I mean, not to boast, but if we drank a bottle a day, it would take about four … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Napa Valley, Nuits St. George, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | Leave a comment

The Promise

Posted on April 22, 2017 by thewineraconteur

By the time this article publishes, the majority of the people that have tickets for the premier night showing of The Promise will just be reading some words of William Saroyan at the end of the movie, before the credits … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Burgundy, California, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, France, Le Grand Courtage, Nuits St. George, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma-Cutrer, Ugni Blanc | 5 Comments

Sanders Family Winery

Posted on February 3, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The last time I was in Las Vegas, I tried to get some Nevada wine to try with no success and I thought it would be interesting to try some wine from this state. So, before I left for Las … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged American, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, French Colombard, Harmony, Merlot, Nevada, Pahrump, Pahrump Valley Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Ruby Port, Sanders Family Winery, Serenity, Symphony, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Old City Hall

Posted on October 26, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Old City Hall Restaurant is in Bay City, Michigan and it is located in the building that was the old city hall of the city. We ended up in Bay City, because I was tagging along going as a guest … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Chardonnay, Cote de Beaune, Douro, France, Late Bottled Vintage, Louis Jadot, Marlborough, Mourisco Tinto, New Zealand, Porto, Portugal, Puligny-Montrachet, Sauvignon Blanc, Sousao, Starborough Winery, Taylor Fladgate, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca | Leave a comment

Two French Wines

Posted on August 23, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While my Brother-in-Law and I were still strolling around Elie Wine Company searching for some more wines, we had the chance to chat with Elie some more and he is a font of wine knowledge, especially about the wines of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Sainte Barbe, France, Gamay, Gamay de Bouze, Gamay de Chaudenay, Gamay Freau, Macon-Burgy, Maconnaise, Terres Rouge, Thurissey, Vire-Clesse | 2 Comments

Back to Woods

Posted on August 15, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The entire island of Mackinac is considered a resort and consequently it is much more laid back. There are a couple times of the year when it may get dressy, because of political or business meetings, but the most part, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Burgundy, California, Chardonnay, Cote de Nuits, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Dow's, Dutton Ranch, France, Louis Jadot, Mourisco Tinto, Pinot Noir, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Souzao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vosne-Romanee | 2 Comments

Café L’Europe

Posted on June 12, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The evening that we were in Sarasota, we ended up visiting the great shopping destination of St. Armand’s Circle. The Circle is an island or one of the many keys in the area, and it seems like one big open … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Cote de Beaune, Cuvee Hugues et Louis Betalt, France, Hospices de Beaune, Pinot Noir | 1 Comment

A Chicago Memory

Posted on February 3, 2016 by thewineraconteur

How can one not enjoy Social Media? I saw a post from the Gene & Georgetti restaurant announcing that Elizabeth Doyle was performing at their new location and it made me smile. First off, one has to realize that Chicago … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino, Burgundy, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, France, Grands Eschezeaux, Italy, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tuscany | 2 Comments

National Chardonnay Day

Posted on May 27, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Chardonnay is the wine that seems to be found everywhere and it may be just as popular as beer as a cold refreshing drink. One can find it in fine restaurants and it can be found in bowling alleys and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Chablis, Chalonnais, Chardonnay, France, Maconnaise | 3 Comments

A Few Great Memories

Posted on February 14, 2015 by thewineraconteur

One of the great things about being on holidays is the chance to be a tourist and to learn and see new things. I have been going to Las Vegas for decades and one would think that by now, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Cave de Lugny, Cote de Beaune, Domaine Jean-Marc Morey, France, Grand Clos Rosseau, Les Charmes, Macon-Lugny, Maconnaise, Musk-Chardonnay, Premiere Cru, Santenay | 2 Comments