Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Back for a Meeting

Posted on October 7, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had actually missed three meetings of my dinner club, though I did continue getting my duties performed for the group, both prior and after each meeting. I truly enjoy the comradery of the group, but prior commitments precluded my … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Australia, Blass Black Cassis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fleurieu, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Treasury Wine Estates, Wolf Blass | Leave a comment

A Night in Traverse City

Posted on October 5, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Every now and then I am the omniscient writer of these pages, as I get the information second hand, but I still try to show how wine adds or betters the moment. My Bride had to go to Traverse City … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Redwood Creek, White Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Café Cortina

Posted on September 17, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Well I have to announce that I am another year older, but probably not any wiser. One of the questions that I received is where would you like to go for your dinner? I mean in the Metro Detroit area … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, Cabernet Sauvignon, Catalonia, Cavas Hill 1887, Corte alla Flora Riserva, Italy, Macabeo, Merlot, Parellada, Penedes, Prugnolo Gentile, Sangiovese, Spain, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Xarel-lo | 10 Comments

Crystal Mountain

Posted on August 26, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Crystal Mountain is a resort in the northwest corner of the lower peninsula of Michigan and it is a year- round facility. It is not far from Traverse City and is a major ski resort in the winter and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | 2 Comments

A Cab and a Petite Sirah

Posted on August 10, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I am sure that most people must think that I am really strange, there I am at a wine tasting and I keep my glassful of wine, until they empty a bottle and then I take the bottle and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Elevation, Heritance, Howell Mountain, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Park Muscatine Vineyard, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Retro Cellars, Rutherford, St. Helena, Syrah, Yountville | 2 Comments

Two Red Blends

Posted on August 8, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had left the house earlier than normal to go to the wine tasting and I snagged the last chair at the bar. It was another evening there of a social media social night and was the placed packed. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apriori, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Malbec, Merlot, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Rhinefarm, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Ms. Yoga Touts

Posted on July 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

One of my dear cast of characters has sent me a couple of wines that she has enjoyed and that is why I say she touts. I should further add that tout means to suggest, and isn’t used that often, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bonny Doon Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, De Proprio Gravitas, Jax Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, Orange Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Y3 Taureau Red, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

Ford’s Garage

Posted on July 15, 2017 by thewineraconteur

My Favorite Daughter was in town for a few days and I got to spend some time with her on two days, and I guess that was enough of Dear Old Dad. Actually, we had some great times, we spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Acrobat, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Concannon Vineyard, Hahn Winery, King Estate Winery, Oregon, Paso Robles, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, St. Francis Winery & Vineyard, Willamette Valley | Leave a comment

A Pinot and a Meritage

Posted on July 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While I was still wandering around the wine department, I did some more exploring, after all who doesn’t like shopping for wine? I mean, not to boast, but if we drank a bottle a day, it would take about four … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Napa Valley, Nuits St. George, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | Leave a comment

Two New Wines

Posted on July 11, 2017 by thewineraconteur

As I have become more and more in semi-retirement mode, I guess the concept of dialing down on expenses is becoming apparent. I seem to be going to wine shops with less frequency and that is not fun, but then … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Italy, Kirkland Signature Series, Malbec, Merlot, Pauillac, Sangiovese | Leave a comment