Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

A Couple of Big Reds

Posted on January 22, 2021 by thewineraconteur

When I wander into my local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source, I never know what may happen. There are times when it is a hive of activity, in which case, sometimes I decide to come back at a later … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee X'eme Anniversaire Red, EL Ixsir, Lebanon, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Syrah, Vine Hill Ranch VHR | Leave a comment

January 2021 Wine Club Selections

Posted on January 18, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Venturing out in to the real world is quite a bother, unless I am planning on stopping by The Fine Wine Source either to pick up the monthly club selections or to pick up some other wines. There is just … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Corvina Veronese, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, Kenwood Vineyards, La Grola, Mendocino County, Oseleta, Sonoma County, Veronese IGT | 2 Comments

El Ixsir Cuvée X’eme Anniversaire Red NV

Posted on January 4, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It was Christmas Day 2020 and it was just like the rest of the year, following the longest “15 Day Lockdown” known to man. My Bride had lectored at her church as usual, at the 9:00 AM mass, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuvee X'eme Anniversaire Red, EL Ixsir, Lebanon, Merlot, Syrah | 2 Comments

Christmas Eve Dinner

Posted on January 2, 2021 by thewineraconteur

By the time that you read this, we will all be safely past the hectic moments of the Christmas and New Year’s. We will still have lots of other craziness, but that is life I guess, especially when government intrudes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Boete Reserve, Boete Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Emergence, Laurentide Winery, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Saunders Vineyard | Leave a comment

One Spanish, One French

Posted on December 3, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The joys of wine are that there is always something new to discover, you don’t have to go to the market and keep buying the same wine every week. At my local wine shop and wine club The Fine Wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Vina Hermenia, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau d'Alix, Crianza, France, Graves, Grenache, Medoc, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan, Rioja, Rioja Baja, Rioja Orientale, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

November 2020 Wine Club Wines

Posted on November 21, 2020 by thewineraconteur

My local wine club, the Fine Wine Source just released the wines for November, and I am making sure that I write about them in a timely matter. Having a wine shop in Livonia, I guess was a brave gesture, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cambria Estate Vineyard and Winery, Chateau Ducasse, France, Graves, Medoc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley | Leave a comment

Casa Pernoi

Posted on November 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We just recently ate at Casa Pernoi, the latest restaurant from the creative mind of Luciano Del Signore, and I have sung his praises for years. In fact, my Bride and I started going to the original Del Signore restaurant … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Band of Vintners "Consortium", Bravium, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Douro, Merlot, Napa Valley, Niepoort, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sousao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | Leave a comment

A Couple of Forgotten Reds

Posted on November 9, 2020 by thewineraconteur

With the longest thirty days in this year and still counting, people have had a chance to do some extra cleaning and straightening and it is probably still an ongoing endeavor, as so many people are still working from home. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Corvina, Corvinone, Italy, Molinara, Napa Valley, Prager Winery and Port Works, Rondinella, Tommasi Viticoltori, Valpolicella Classico Superiore | 2 Comments

October 2020 Wine Club Selections

Posted on November 1, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The month is almost over and I am just getting to discuss the wines from my local club, the Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. I am happy to say, that I was concerned that with the lockdowns and everything … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau L'Eglise Saget, Clarksburg, France, Masterwines, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Tortoise Creek Wines | Leave a comment

A Vertical of Cain Cuvee

Posted on October 16, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The dinner was being served and the wine was all poured and allotted so that all six would enjoy Cain Cuvée wine equally. It was a bittersweet dinner, because Cain lost their structures and two years of wine due to … Continue reading →

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