Tag Archives: Chardonnay

Easter Sunday 2026

Posted on April 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

In Armenian one would say Shnorhavor Surb Zatik or Happy Easter in English. We had about fifteen here for Easter dinner and alas the family is getting splintered, and plenty is from the demands of employers. Of course, when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Otella, Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Brut, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Concept, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Italy, Korbel, Lombardy, Lugana, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Missouri Hopper Vineyard, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Stagecoach Vineyard, The Benchland, Trebbiano di Lugano, Truchard Atlas Peak Vineyard, Turbiana, Verdicchio | Leave a comment

More Wines Served at Home

Posted on April 4, 2026 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated, the first several months are rather quiet at the home front, with my Bride helping her sister. This year that worked out very well, as just before Christmas, I had a hernia operation that ruptured, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Batroun, Bos Wines, Brigadoon Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chateau La Castillonne, France, Grande Reserve White, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Muscadelle, Old Mission Peninsula, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Ten Hands Vineyard, Viognier, Wishflower | 8 Comments

Three Vintages from Paula Kornell Wines

Posted on March 26, 2026 by thewineraconteur

After we enjoyed the two non-vintage California sparkling wines from Paula Kornelll Winery of Napa Valley at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, we were ready for their following three vintage sparklers. We started with Paula Kornell Wines Blanc … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, California, Chardonnay, Methode Champenoise, Napa Valley, Paula Kornell Wines, Pinot Noir, Rose de la Vallee | Leave a comment

Paula Kornell Wines at The Fine Wine Source

Posted on March 23, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Club membership at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan pays off finely with another perk. This time with a wine tasting presented by Mike and Jenny Farmer, owners of Paula Kornell Wines and ZFG Wine. Hans Kornell arrived in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Brut Rose, California, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Methode Champenoise, Paula Kornell Wines, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Bahama Breeze

Posted on March 20, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and some of her girlfriends get together, along with their spouses for a dinner periodically, and I am not sure how the restaurants are selected, but we were going to Bahama Breeze. My Bride and I tried the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Private Selection, Robert Mondavi, Sangiovese, Syrah, Vintner's Reserve | 3 Comments

Domaine Gille Tasting with Matthieu Gille

Posted on March 5, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I attended another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The Fine Wine Source and Michael Corso Selections presented a Domaine Gille Tasting with Matthieu Gille, and his wonderful wines from the Burgundy region of France. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Comblanchien, Cote d'Or, Domaine Gille, France, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Korbin Kameron Chardonnay

Posted on February 21, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Korbin Kameron is a winery that I have written about many times, as Korbin Ming is a regular presenter of his wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; not to mention that I have plenty of their wines … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alder Springs Vineyard, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Heller Estate, Massa Vineyard, Mendocino County, Moonbeam, Moonridge Vineyards | Leave a comment

48th at Mint 29

Posted on January 31, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I think it is easier to accept that our grandchildren are either in college or have graduated, than to believe our children are getting older. Our other son who just recently moved back from Las Vegas, turned forty-eight and he … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Cuvee, California, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Decoy, Duckhorn, Duckhorn Portfolio, Duckhorn Vineyards, Duckhorn Wine Company, Methode Champenoise, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | 2 Comments

Christmas 2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Normally at this time of the year, I write about the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners that we attend, and we usually just take a turkey or her famous Caesar Salad, and of course bottles of wine. Everything was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Domaine Gilles Noblet, E&J Gallo, France, La Collonge, Maconnaise, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pouilly-Fuisse, William Wycliff Winery | 4 Comments

Larry Stone and Lingua Franca – Part Two

Posted on December 17, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Larry Stone, the founder of Lingua Franca, was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for three wine tasting sessions of his wines. “Lingua Franca” has been referred to as the universal language used to connect people of diverse … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Avni, Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, Estate Vinyard, Lingua Franca, Lynx Hill Vineyard, Maple Grove Vineyard, Mt. Pisgah, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Sisters, South-West Salem, Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton | Leave a comment