Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

September 2021 Club Selections

Posted on September 21, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I may end up claiming the entire month for my birthday, as I am having so much fun and I had to stop at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia to get the selections. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Toutgeac, France, Lone Birch, Merlot, Red Blend, Syrah, Washington, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

And a Duckhorn Migration 1996

Posted on September 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were celebrating the August and September birthdays at one of the sister’s homes, as they have an inground swimming pool and the weekend might be the last hurrah for the season. Since, my Bride is one of five daughters … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aire, Alicante Bouschet, Azal-Tinto, Borracal, Brancelho, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Decoy, Docal, Duckhorn Vineyards, Espadeiro, Espadeiro-Mole, Gazela, Grand-Noir, Labrusco, Merlot, Migration, Napa Valley, Padeiro-de-Basto, Pedral, Petit Verdot, Pical, Portugal, Rabo-de-Ovelha, Rose, Sogrape Vinhos, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira-Petra, Verdelho-Tinto, Vinhao, Vinho Verde Tinto | Leave a comment

Louis’ Chop House

Posted on September 17, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There were the four of us continuing a birthday celebration, that I tagged along on, as we know that I have no shame. We were going to Louis, but not Louis in the Bronx. We were going to an old-fashioned … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barone Fini, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Teyssier, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Dow's, France, Italy, Mourisco Tinto, Pinot Grigio, Portugal, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Souzao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Valdadige DOC | Leave a comment

August 2021 Club Selections

Posted on August 26, 2021 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite outings is going to The Fine Wine Source, my local wine shop and getting the two wine bottles that are the monthly wine club choices. That is a great perk for the club members and for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Gabarre, Columbia Valley, France, Luke Wines, Merlot, Rose, Syrah, The Companion, Wahluke Slope, Washington | Leave a comment

Realm Cellars “The Bard”

Posted on August 22, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There are times when I stop at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and I find myself elevated above my food grade. I am not usually in the pay grade to encounter cult wines, and yes, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "The Bard", Beckstoffer Bourn Vineyard, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Bettinelli Upper Ridge Vineyard, Blair Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Farella Vineyard, Houyi Vineyard, Larkmead Vineyard, Merlot, Napa Valley, Orchard Vineyard, Petit Verdot, Realm Cellars, Realm SLD Estate Vineyard | Leave a comment

Cuvee Kristin and Sweet Isla

Posted on August 14, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The first official winetasting at The Fine Wine Source was coming to an end for us, but it was going on for another day at the shop. Korbin Ming did an excellent job, even with his flying in that morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee Kristin, Korbin Kameron, Late Harvest, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sweet Isla | Leave a comment

A Merlot and a Cabernet Franc

Posted on August 10, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We still had the good fortune to do a tasting with Korbin Ming of Korbin Kameron Vineyard at The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, my go-to wine shop. Mitchell Ming first started drinking California wines in the Seventies and fell … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Wine Club July 2021

Posted on July 17, 2021 by thewineraconteur

My local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source issued their two selections for the month. I am proud to say that this fine institution probably survived during the economic upheaval of the last almost two years by our harridan’s fiats, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Airfield Estates, Bombshell, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Gamay, La Vignette, Malbec, Merlot, Red Blend, Rose, Syrah, Thierry Delauney, Touraine, Washington, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

En Primeur Reds – Part Two

Posted on July 5, 2021 by thewineraconteur

If I was this excited just tasting a selective sample group of En Primeur wines, if and when the world opens up again properly, those lucky souls that will be there, will be in Seventh Heaven. I have read and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blason D'Issan, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ferriere, Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, France, Graves, Margaux, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

Father’s Day Dinner 2021

Posted on July 1, 2021 by thewineraconteur

My Bride always makes sure that I am remembered on Father’s Day, and half the time, even though I usually select the gifts for me, I tend to forget. She also claims that I am a very expensive habit, high … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Latour, France, Les Forts de Latour, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment