Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Family Time in Louisville

Posted on April 2, 2019 by thewineraconteur

We had a rather historic family get-together in Louisville, it was historic for the fact that all five sisters and spouses plus the matriarch were all there at the same time. With work schedules and such, there is a better … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aged in Bourbon Barrrels, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cakebread Cellars, California, Chardonnay, Merlot, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Private Selection, Robert Mondavi | Leave a comment

Cain Five and King Eider

Posted on March 31, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The Gods were looking down upon me that rainy afternoon and they must have smiled in my direction while I was at Fine Wine Source in Livonia. Some days being a Raconteur in person, as well in print brings good … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Duckhorn Wine Company, King Eider Vermouth, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Spring Mountain District | 3 Comments

Valbuena 5 and Unico

Posted on March 29, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I was just in Seventh Heaven being honored with a special tasting of wines from Vega-Sicilia with the owner of Fine Wine Source. Not only was I tasting, but the owner and one of his employees was tasting along side … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Gran Reserva, Ribera Del Duero, Spain, Tempranillo, Tinta del Pais, Tinto Fino, Unico, Valbuena 5, Vega-Sicilia | Leave a comment

A Cab and a Grenache

Posted on March 23, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It was one of those days when it was raining and all I could think of was the old Charles Addams cartoon where Gomez and Morticia looked out the window and opined “what a wonderful day, makes you glad to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Grenache, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc Rousillon, Les Jamelles, Massanois, Primary Wines | 2 Comments

Line Shack Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on March 17, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I recently received my wine club delivery from A Taste of Monterey and we look forward to it four times a year. The odds are that we will receive some wines that may not get out of California otherwise, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Line Shack Winery, Monterey County, Petite Sirah, San Antonio Valley AVA | Leave a comment

A Paprikash Dinner

Posted on March 15, 2019 by thewineraconteur

You may have noticed that when we are in Las Vegas to see the family, we are always out and about going to restaurants. I do think that is the norm, when one goes to Vegas, though most people don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Arrowood Vineyard and Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Jackson Family Wines, Knights Valley, Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Sonoma Estates, Sonoma Valley, Sud Tirol, Trentino-Alto Adige | Leave a comment

A Return to Capo’s

Posted on March 13, 2019 by thewineraconteur

“Hey, what’s with the food around here? A kid comes up to me in a white jacket, gives me a Ritz cracker, and uh, chopped liver, he says, ‘Canapes’. I said, uh, ‘can of peas, my ass, that’s a Ritz … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Australia, Barossa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, King of Prohibition, Lodi, Mourisco Tinto, Palazzo Della Torre, Peltier Winery & Vineyards, Port, Portugal, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Sousao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Upper Douro, Veneto, Veronese IGT, Viognier, W. & J. Graham's | 1 Comment

February Wine Club Selections

Posted on February 25, 2019 by thewineraconteur

In the month of February besides writing about birthdays and Valentine’s Day, I will now also get to write about the monthly wine selections from Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I think even more important to picking up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cosentino Winery, Domaine Laroque, France, IGP Cite de Carcassonne, Languedoc, Lodi, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Red Blend, The Dark | Leave a comment

Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 19, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Holidays, no matter how noble, are nights that we normally try to avoid eating out at restaurants. Actually, there are so many holidays that are really family oriented, so it gives us a reason to have a big party at … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Knights Valley, Livermore Valley, Louis Mel Vineyard, Malbec, Merlot, Murrieta's Well, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Riesling, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County, The Spur, Upshot Red Blend, Wente Family Estate, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Two from Chappellet

Posted on February 5, 2019 by thewineraconteur

With the endless stream of wineries and brands in the international wine market, I am not sure if even all the professionals can keep track of what is out there. So, just think of the rank amateurs like me that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chappellet, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Pritchard Hill, Signature | Leave a comment