Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Celani Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on August 30, 2021 by thewineraconteur

People ask me constantly, if I ever get tired of tasting wines or if it gets boring. When I am doing my often times, impromptu tastings at The Fine Wine Source, it never gets boring. The comradery that is encountered, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Napa Valley | 1 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

A Franciscan Cab at the St. Croix Shop

Posted on August 16, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Almost my entire working career I was a clothier, not a haberdasher, but a clothier. Over the years I have met some individuals that will always be a clerk. There was a certain status of being a clothier and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Franciscan Estate, Monterey County | 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

Five Cabs from Korbin Kameron

Posted on August 12, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I was about midway in the first official winetasting after some eighteen months at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source. The tasting was held by Korbin Ming, the winemaker at Korbin Kameron at Moonridge Vineyards. The nineteen-acre estate … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Korbin Kameron, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, Reserve, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

One Fun and One Serious

Posted on August 4, 2021 by thewineraconteur

You may not have noticed, but I enjoy wine, and my range of wines is getting wider as I am trying more and more varietals and styles of winemaking. My local wine shop and wine club, The Fine Wine Source, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aire, Alicante Bouschet, Azal-Tinto, Borracal, Brancelho, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coastal Region, Docal, Espadeiro, Espadeiro-Mole, Gazela, Grand-Noir, Koelenhof, Labrusco, Mulderbosch Vineyards, Padeiro-de-Basto, Pedral, Pical, Portugal, Rabo-de-Ovelha, Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sogrape Vinhos, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Terroir Capital, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira-Petra, Verdelho-Tinto, Vinhao, Vinho Verde Tinto | Leave a comment

Two Cabs from Arrow & Branch

Posted on July 27, 2021 by thewineraconteur

One of the joys of visiting my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, is the chance to try many different wines and different styles. They had just received some new vintages from Arrow & Branch Estate of Napa Valley. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arrow & Branch Estate Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Black Label, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Criscione Vineyard, Lewelling Vineyard, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Petit Verdot, St. Helena | Leave a comment