Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignion

Some Red Wines in Kentucky

Posted on April 18, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Family get-togethers are great and when they are a long weekend, there is plenty to party about. I would guess the real hard work is for the host and hostess, because it is their house, their dishes, their food and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Boathouse Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Ciona Rosé, Italy, Leelanau Peninsula, Merlot, Michigan, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT, Yao Family Wines | Leave a comment

Birthdays at Grimaldi’s

Posted on March 5, 2019 by thewineraconteur

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 →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Arrowood Vineyard and Winery, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Jackson Family Wines, Knights Valley, Merlot, Sonoma Estates, Sonoma Valley | 2 Comments

Back to Boodles

Posted on February 9, 2019 by thewineraconteur

You know the old expression “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it,” I think that is the perfect description for Boodles in Madison Heights, Michigan. You could walk or drive by it constantly without really noticing it, because it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Chardonnay, France, Knights Valley, Louis Jadot, Maconnaise, Pouilly-Fuisse, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Four New Wines

Posted on October 15, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that there were more wines purchased at Elie Wine Company, but it was not from us. My Sister-in-Law was so amazed at the breadth of French wines offered in one location, that she decided to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, Chateau Carbonnieux, Clos Canarelli, Corsica, Domaine Charlopin-Parizot, Domaine des Roches Neuves, Figari, France, Gevrey-Chambertin, Graves, La Justice, Les Memoires, Loire Valley, Mammolo, Merlot, Niellucciu, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Saumur de Champigny, Sciaccarellu, Syrah, Thierry Germain | Leave a comment

The February Birthdays

Posted on February 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Once a month I write about the curious way we celebrate birthdays. Since there are so many in the family, it would become rather onerous on everyone to have several different parties to attend each month, so we combine them … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Case, Merlot, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Robert Talbott Winery, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Sodaro Estate Blend, Sodaro Estate Winery | Leave a comment

A Return Trip to Elie’s

Posted on September 30, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Have you ever been someplace that is so awesome that it is terrifying to go back to? Elie’s in Birmingham, Michigan is the finest wine shop I have ever been to. I wrote about the shop before, but I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, France, Les Lauriers, Merlot, Rose, Vin de France, Vin de Table | Leave a comment

Brengman Brothers

Posted on August 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The last of our winery stops on a whirlwind tour of Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan was a bit abbreviated, because we were trying to get back to the resort for dinner. I have to say that Brengman Brothers requires another … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brengman Brothers, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, Chardonnay, Dagudscht, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Leelanau Peninsula, Merlot, Michigan, Muscat New York, Muscat Ottonel, Nathan Rose Private Label, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Refosco, Riesling, Rotgipfler, Runaway Hen, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Valpanera, Viognier | 2 Comments

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

Another Graduation Party

Posted on July 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The time of the year is upon us, where we get to celebrate our graduates. One of my cousin’s daughters was an honoree this year and they had a party at their house. There was a huge pavilion erected in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignion, Carnivor, Central Coast, Clarksburg, Cryptic Red Wine, Cryptic Wines, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards, Luna, Menage a Trois, Merlot, Midnight, Napa Valley, North Coast, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Sangria, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trinchero Family Estates, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“So I said, ‘Where do you want to go for your anniversary?’ She said, ‘I want to go somewhere I’ve never been before.’ I said, ‘Try the kitchen!’” Henny Youngman in Goodfellas and almost every other television and nightclub spot … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Boete Winery, Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Carmel V, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Saunders Vineyard, Sterling Vintner's Collection | Leave a comment