Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

Tua Rita and Two from Notri

Posted on March 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had just finished tasting six wines from Damilano with Thomas Cuni at The Fine Wine Source, Livonia, Michigan and then we were going to taste four wines from Azienda Agricola Tua Rita. Tua Rita is located just outside Suvereto … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Tua Rita, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Colline Metallifere, Giusto di Notri, Italy, Merlot, Rosso dei Notri, Syrah, Toscana IGT, Tua Rita, Tuscany | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – March 2023

Posted on March 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is so enjoyable to go collect my wine club selections each month at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I know that every wine on the shelves has been personally curated by the owner and his staff, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clarksburg, Coteaux de Gien, Coteaux du Giennois, France, Gitton Pere et Fils, Loire Valley, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, The Revivalist, Tortoise Creek Wines, Winesellers Limited | Leave a comment

With The Caller Again at Arta’s

Posted on February 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is always a great evening when we can be with The Caller and his wife. He received the nom de plume of The Caller, from the early days of my writing this blog, as he was always sending me … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 12 e Mezzo Fashion Edition, Arnaud Lambert, Breze, Cabernet Franc, Clos Mazurique, Douro, France, Graham's Six Grapes, Italy, Loire Valley, Malvasia Bianca, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Puglia, Reserve Porto, Salento IGT, Saumur, Sousao, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Varvaglione 1921, Varvaglione Vigne & Vini srl, W&J Graham's | Leave a comment

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2019

Posted on February 1, 2023 by thewineraconteur

After fifty some odd years, I still have unicorn wines that I have desires for, as I think most wine drinkers do as well. I was visiting my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and they … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Bahans Haut-Brion, Chateau Haut-Brion, France, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, Medoc, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan | Leave a comment

New Year’s Eve 2022/2023

Posted on January 8, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had the daily double for the holiday, we were doing New Year’s Eve dinner and then everyone was coming back here the next day for a New Year’s Brunch. I thin part of it was logistics, because it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Black Star Farms, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clarence Dillon Wine Group, Clarendelle, France, Leelanau Peninsula, Merlot, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Petite Pearls, Red Dry Table Wine, Teroldego, Vintners Select | Leave a comment

Christmas Eve 2022

Posted on January 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

What by all rights in a proper setting, Christmas Eve would have been a totally joyous occasion, but with the Matriarch of my Bride’s family having passed away within the year, it was a day of observation and reflection. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Bodega Aleanna, Cabernet Franc, Charmat Method, El Enemigo, Glera, Italy, La Marca Winery, Malbec, Mendoza, Prosecco | 1 Comment

Christmas Dinner with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. 2022

Posted on December 27, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We always look forward to our time with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. (and that is a sobriquet that he chose). We had Christmas dinner at their house, though it was a bit touch and go, because their son became ill, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Chardonnay, Chateau L'Eglise-Clinet, Domaine Chandon, France, La Petite Eglise, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pomerol | Leave a comment

Cabernet Franc Day

Posted on December 19, 2022 by thewineraconteur

In the calendar of holidays devoted to wine days, one of the latest to be entered is Cabernet Franc Day, spearheaded by a winemaking couple in California that fell in love with one of the older grape varietals. Not only … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada, Jackson-Triggs, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving 2022

Posted on November 29, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Count Alfonso Romero: “What time will the guest arrive?” Butler: “Oh, well, no one arrives first, Sir. They all come in last.” We were planning on having thirty guests for Thanksgiving, which I don’t know about you, but for us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beaucanon Estate, Bonterra, Cabernet Franc, California, Catapult Ranch Vineyard, Chardonnay, Cline Family Cellars, Cuvee Louis, Diamond Pile Vineyard, Napa Valley, North Coast, Petaluma Gap, Seven Ranchlands, Viognier | 2 Comments

After Van Gogh, Chartreuse

Posted on November 27, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We try to frequent the restaurant Chartreuse, after every visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts. It is in the legendary Park Shelton, which was originally the Wardell Hotel, named after Fred Wardell of the Eureka Vacuum Company. When Diego … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgueil, Cabernet Franc, Domaine de L'Oubliee, France, Loire Valley, Merci La Vie, Xavier Courant | Leave a comment