Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Serendipity

Posted on October 27, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I would venture to say having some esoteric knowledge in the haberdashery field can pay off. There I was helping out at my local clothier, I guess I can never truly retire, because I just enjoy the industry. The phone … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Silver Oak Cellars | 5 Comments

Cain Five Makes an Anniversary Even Better

Posted on October 23, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Everybody has a date or dates that make them smile and want to celebrate. I guess that I am no different, though I like to celebrate the memory with a bottle of wine, as if anyone would be surprised. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot | 6 Comments

John Laffrey’s Vineyards

Posted on October 17, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Who doesn’t love dining and dancing? Of course that is a term that was used more in my parent’s time. Last night I got home, and there on a counter in kitchen was a pizza carry out box, which was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Prieure-Lichine, France, Margaux, Merlot, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

My Last Notes on the Culinary Extravaganza 2014

Posted on October 9, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes it feels that I have the attention span of a gnat when it comes to writing about events and about wines. I try not to cover too much information in any one article anymore, since I am trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Banfi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Centine, Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Italy, Merlot, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Syrah, Terre de Causan, Toscana, Tuscany, Villa d' | Leave a comment

The Olympics

Posted on September 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

No not those Olympics, but games that are just as important to the athletes that are competing in the ones that I will be addressing. Years ago I belonged to the Armenian Youth Federation, which was an organization designed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery | Leave a comment

Wyandotte Winery

Posted on September 7, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I was thinking about a posting that I had read from another Blogger in cyber space about how there were wineries in all fifty states, and how many different states we could say that we had tried. As we were … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Catawba, Chardonnay, Foch, Gewurztraminer, Glass Garden, Grandstand, Ice House, Malbec, Merlot, Niagara, Ohio, Our Heritage, Raspberry Summer, Sweet William, Tower City, Vidal Blanc, Vin de Cacao, Vintage Harbor Reserve, Wyandotte Winery | 4 Comments

An Afternoon Respite

Posted on September 1, 2014 by thewineraconteur

We just recently got back from a short trip to Columbus, Ohio. You may think it is reckless to have Michigan license plates on your car and venture into the city, but all was fine and it was a wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, La Crema, Malbec, Merlot, Premier Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion, Sonoma Coast | 4 Comments

Some New Offices

Posted on August 30, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I had the privilege of attending a party to showcase the new suites for an accountant. I went as a guest and the leasing agency for the building had a wonderful affair to show off the new units, along with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sycamore Lane, Trinchero Family Estates | Leave a comment

A Quick Dinner in Northville

Posted on August 26, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Some dinners are planned and other dinners are by happenstance. This was one evening, as a fine gentleman had passed away, much too soon and very respected in his community. The funeral home was totally congested and we parked about … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clayhouse Vineyards, Clayhouse Wines, Concannon Vineyard, Malbec, Paso Robles | 1 Comment

“Wears Like a Pig’s Nose”

Posted on August 22, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Isn’t that a great way to advertise a product? Actually it was, at the beginning of the last century. It was the slogan for Finck’s Overalls, which curiously are still in existence, but now known by another label. The Finck … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Figeac, Claret, France, Merlot, Saint-Emilion | 2 Comments