Tag Archives: California

December Delivery

Posted on December 17, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The latest delivery from our wine club A Taste of Monterey arrived and as always, I am like a little kid opening up presents from under the tree. It has been one of the best investments that we have made … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Bernardus Winery, Blair Estate, California, Chardonnay, Delfina's Vineyard, Grenache, Los Ositos Vineyard, Marilyn Remark, Monterey, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sierra Mar Vineyard | Leave a comment

Two Early Gifts

Posted on December 13, 2016 by thewineraconteur

At our house, you can tell that it is Christmas, because the whole main floor is fully decorated, even the table clothes are Christmas themed. Even the music is Christmas here with no commercial interruptions. If ever I have a … Continue reading →

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

21’st Ladies Party

Posted on December 7, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The first Friday in December is the date for an annual event at our house, it is the Ladies Christmas Party and it is always a full house. The funny thing is that for years I always had worked on … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alain Jaume & Fils, California, Chardonnay, Chateau Grand Traverse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Grand Veneur, Grenache, Kirkland Signature, Michigan, Mourvedre, Rhone Valley, Riesling, Sonoma County, Syrah | 2 Comments

At the Hotel

Posted on December 1, 2016 by thewineraconteur

With the long holiday weekend, the Louisville family came for Thanksgiving. They almost need a bus with all of the family members, luggage, electronics, gifts, assorted items and wine they utilize every square inch of their vehicle. They stay at … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chateau St. Jean, Crianza, Ramon Bilbao, Rioja, Sonoma County, Spain, Tempranillo | 1 Comment

Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on November 29, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It was a Thanksgiving of note, on many levels. While I was carving the turkey, there was an eruption that could have caused tremors on the Richter Scale, the Detroit Lions won and were in first place for their league. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, Insignia, Joseph Phelps, Merlot, Napa Valley, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe "A" | 6 Comments

Thanksgiving Morning

Posted on November 27, 2016 by thewineraconteur

If it is the morning of Thanksgiving, I can tell you assuredly, that all the gifts have been wrapped and bundled by families, the Christmas Cards and newsletters have been posted and so have any parcels of Christmas gifts. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Asolo Prosecco, Bartenura Wines, California, Cardiff Vineyards, Chardonnay, Germany, Glera, Italy, Johan Klauss, Kirkland Signature, Liebfraumilch, Moscato, Prosecco, Provincia di Pavia IGT, Qualitatswein, Rheinhessen, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

U of M vs. Iowa

Posted on November 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While I was attending my cousin’s son’s wedding, I received a message from my wayward friend The Caller. I never know when he is going to send me text messages, but it usually is interesting, non-the less. He and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Douro, Dow's, France, Jean-Charles Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Medoc, Merlot, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Raymond Vineyard & Cellar, Sousao, The Inaugural R Collection by Raymond, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vintage Porto | Leave a comment

A Reception

Posted on November 19, 2016 by thewineraconteur

There I was at a reception at the Detroit Athletic Club surrounded by a sea of ladies in evening wear and the men in tuxedoes. We all looked like grooms, there were only a few that missed the invitation instructions … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanc de Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Domaine Chandon, France, IGP Pays d'Oc, La Petite Vigne, Les Vignobles Foncalieu, Merlot, Napa Valley, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | 4 Comments

Dinner at Home

Posted on November 13, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I am quite not sure, how there are two distinct cooking methods at my house, but I am always amazed. When I cook, there are multiple sets of dishes that are used just in the prepping of the food and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alexander Valley, Alexander Valley Vineyards, California, Merlot, Sonoma County, Wetzel Family Estate | Leave a comment

Shamrocks

Posted on November 9, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I have never been to any of my high school reunions, only because my graduating class was huge, I mean like university size. I only basically knew my homeroom class from my curriculum, my school was immense as it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Vista Point Vineyards | Leave a comment