Tag Archives: California

The New Bulk Wines

Posted on May 20, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have always been a champion for the independent merchant, the local butcher, the local fish monger, even the local clothier, which I have many years of experience to back up that belief. I had a short attempt in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Kirkland Signature, Meritage, Napa Valley, Sonoma County | 2 Comments

The Rio Grill in Carmel

Posted on May 16, 2014 by thewineraconteur

One of the great things for a wine lover is to be in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel Valley is just on the other side of the highway and that means wine and food, of course that is also true in Carmel. On … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chateau Julien, Monterey County | 2 Comments

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“So I said, ‘Where do you want to go for your anniversary?’ She said, ‘I want to go somewhere I’ve never been before.’ I said, ‘Try the kitchen!’” Henny Youngman in Goodfellas and almost every other television and nightclub spot … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Boete Winery, Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Carmel V, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Saunders Vineyard, Sterling Vintner's Collection | Leave a comment

What Wine Goes With Leftovers?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I wrote about all the preparations to get the Sunday afternoon reception done for friends and family of the happy couple. Needless to say, there was way more food made then was necessary, which tends to be the norm when … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Edna Valley Vineyard, La Crema, Sonoma Coast | Leave a comment

Another Easter Eve Party

Posted on April 26, 2014 by thewineraconteur

One of the biggest hurdles is that it is hard to get family members together, as each sibling and cousin gets married and has their own family. The holidays are for families. My one cousin got very creative several years … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, France, Grenache, Meritage, Merlot, Miraval, Petite Verdot, Sola | 2 Comments

MWWC #9: Fear

Posted on April 24, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Fear and wine do not seem like two words that should be together. I will grant you that there is a certain amount of braggadocio about my character perhaps from my DNA or my Zone 9 environment from Southwest Detroit. … Continue reading →

Posted in Monthly Wine Writing Challenge, Wine | Tagged California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Chateau Julien, Private Reserve Sur Lie | 7 Comments

A Special Evening for my Dinner Club

Posted on April 22, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have wrote often about my dinner club, and it is one of the oldest organizations still in existence in the City of Detroit, and it was even honored accolades at a breakfast when Detroit was celebrating its Three Hundredth … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Caravan, Darioush, Malbec, Merlot, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot | 2 Comments

A Children Friendly Restaurant in Las Vegas

Posted on April 18, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have stated a few times that I am not partial to fast food or chain restaurants. Once you have eaten at one restaurant, they are pretty much all the same from city to city, and I prefer dining local. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Diamond Collection, El Dorado, Francis Coppola, Ivory Label, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma Valley, Syrah | Leave a comment

Salvatore’s in Las Vegas

Posted on April 14, 2014 by thewineraconteur

We came out to Las Vegas with three missions; to see our son get married, to see our children and grandchildren that live in Vegas, and to see all of our grandchildren in a group for the first time. Suffice … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Central Coast, Morgan Winery, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Twelve Clones | Leave a comment

“What Ever Lola Wants…”

Posted on April 6, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“Lola Gets” the lines in a lyric that is so appropriate since baseball season has begun. Detroit is a major sports town, win or lose, the fans always support the teams. That is not just for baseball, but for football, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Raymond Estates | 2 Comments