Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

MWWC: Local

Posted on October 11, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The Monthly Wine Writing Challenge is upon us again, and this time the theme is “local.” Some of the themes actually write themselves, while other themes cause pondering. The word local is bandied about in many industries. In the restaurant … Continue reading →

Posted in Monthly Wine Writing Challenge | Tagged Australia, Brut, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, Chardonnay, Envolve Winery, Epilogue Red Wine, Jacob's Creek, Malbec, Merlot, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, South Australia | 7 Comments

Rockside Vineyards

Posted on September 9, 2014 by thewineraconteur

After our visit to Wyandotte Winery, we asked if there was another winery that we should visit while we were in the Columbus area, and Rockside Vineyards was touted with the remark “they have a great Cabernet Franc.” That is … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Chancellor, Cold Hardy, Merlot, Niagara, Night Flight, Noiret, Ohio, Riesling, Rockside Vineyards, Rose, Steuben, Traminette, Valhalla, Vidal Blanc | Leave a comment

An Afternoon Respite

Posted on September 1, 2014 by thewineraconteur

We just recently got back from a short trip to Columbus, Ohio. You may think it is reckless to have Michigan license plates on your car and venture into the city, but all was fine and it was a wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, La Crema, Malbec, Merlot, Premier Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion, Sonoma Coast | 4 Comments

“Wears Like a Pig’s Nose”

Posted on August 22, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Isn’t that a great way to advertise a product? Actually it was, at the beginning of the last century. It was the slogan for Finck’s Overalls, which curiously are still in existence, but now known by another label. The Finck … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Figeac, Claret, France, Merlot, Saint-Emilion | 2 Comments

Another Easter Eve Party

Posted on April 26, 2014 by thewineraconteur

One of the biggest hurdles is that it is hard to get family members together, as each sibling and cousin gets married and has their own family. The holidays are for families. My one cousin got very creative several years … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, France, Grenache, Meritage, Merlot, Miraval, Petite Verdot, Sola | 2 Comments

A Special Evening for my Dinner Club

Posted on April 22, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have wrote often about my dinner club, and it is one of the oldest organizations still in existence in the City of Detroit, and it was even honored accolades at a breakfast when Detroit was celebrating its Three Hundredth … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Caravan, Darioush, Malbec, Merlot, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot | 2 Comments

More Wines from Don Sebastiani and Sons

Posted on March 3, 2014 by thewineraconteur

As surprised as I was to be part of an impromptu wine tasting event, it was even more fun to do it. Our guest of honor, the young man that I had helped with a simple bit of customer relations … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged BSide, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clarksburg, Don Sebastiani & Sons, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Project Paso, Rutherford, Sugar Beet Ranch, Syrah, Tempranillo, The Crusher | Leave a comment

Garage Grill & Fuel Bar in Northville, Michigan

Posted on February 19, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Holidays and special event days, can create havoc on restaurants. There have been times when the regular menu has been usurped and a “special menu” to commemorate the day has been introduced. Since we tend to dine out frequently, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Cuvee, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Meritage, Merlot, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

A Couple of Early Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

It is that time of year, when the cellar will get raided for some gifts to give over the Christmas season. The funny thing is that the wines seem to go in cycles, in what seems to go out each … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Campaccio, Canada, Icewine, Italy, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Peller Estates, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, Terrabianca, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

A Surprise Guest for Thanksgiving

Posted on December 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The usual crowd was coming to the house to celebrate Thanksgiving, as well as the birthdays in the month of November. Not to mention that the family from Louisville were also in town for the holiday. Can you say full … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Colgin IX Estate, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot | 2 Comments