Tag Archives: Chardonnay

Family Time in Louisville

Posted on April 2, 2019 by thewineraconteur

We had a rather historic family get-together in Louisville, it was historic for the fact that all five sisters and spouses plus the matriarch were all there at the same time. With work schedules and such, there is a better … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aged in Bourbon Barrrels, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cakebread Cellars, California, Chardonnay, Merlot, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Private Selection, Robert Mondavi | Leave a comment

A Return to Capo’s

Posted on March 13, 2019 by thewineraconteur

“Hey, what’s with the food around here? A kid comes up to me in a white jacket, gives me a Ritz cracker, and uh, chopped liver, he says, ‘Canapes’. I said, uh, ‘can of peas, my ass, that’s a Ritz … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Australia, Barossa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, King of Prohibition, Lodi, Mourisco Tinto, Palazzo Della Torre, Peltier Winery & Vineyards, Port, Portugal, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Sousao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Upper Douro, Veneto, Veronese IGT, Viognier, W. & J. Graham's | 1 Comment

Brunch at Tivoli Village

Posted on March 11, 2019 by thewineraconteur

While we are in Vegas visiting the family, we may not see The Strip, or any shows, but we do know that we want to have brunch at Echo & Rig. The allure of Vegas has paled after all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, William Wycliff Winery | 2 Comments

Richards

Posted on February 24, 2019 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club was in a bit of a turmoil, as we had lost one of our standby restaurants. It is getting harder and harder to find a restaurant that has a private room, as most venues value cramming in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bronco Wine Company, California, Chardonnay, Chianti, Coastal Vines, Gabbiano, Italy, Sangiovese, Tuscany | 2 Comments

Back to Boodles

Posted on February 9, 2019 by thewineraconteur

You know the old expression “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it,” I think that is the perfect description for Boodles in Madison Heights, Michigan. You could walk or drive by it constantly without really noticing it, because it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Chardonnay, France, Knights Valley, Louis Jadot, Maconnaise, Pouilly-Fuisse, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Appetizers for a Get-together

Posted on February 1, 2019 by thewineraconteur

We tend to have gatherings at our house, you may have noticed, as over the years I have written about many of them. The main reason is that my Bride is a wonderful cook and hostess, and the other small … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Fermata, Joseph Carr, Josh Cellars, Mendocino County, Monterey County, Wrath Estate Winery | 2 Comments

Cello

Posted on January 26, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It was a long time coming, but at Cello in downtown Howell, we met The Caller and his wife. There is no one that has missed this couple more than my Bride and I. Since they have both retired, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alessandro Berselli, Barolo, Chardonnay, Gardiz, Glera, Italy, L'Altro, Langhe, Piedmont, Pio Cesare, Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Tenuta Arbeta, Veneto | Leave a comment

December Wine Club Wines

Posted on January 22, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Some months I seem to scramble to get enough articles for my self-imposed every other day schedule. The Fine Wine Source in Livonia has been able to help me with new wine tastings and we even joined their monthly club. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Lanciola, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Chianti, Chianti Colli Fiorentinti DOCG, Chronic Cellars, Colorina, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Spritz & Giggles | Leave a comment

Picking Some Bubbles

Posted on January 12, 2019 by thewineraconteur

What to serve for New Year’s Eve for the big moment? By now you must have realized that my Bride is a creature of habit, and when she finds something that she likes, she keeps going back, but it does … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Belle Epoque, Champagne, Chardonnay, France, G.H. Mumm & Co., Grand Brut, Grand Cordon Brut, Perrier-Jouet, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Pins and Skins and Whatever Else

Posted on January 8, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Some families are big, and some families are BIG. There are five girls in my Bride’s family and then add husbands, children and grandchildren and then the numbers grow exponentially. On top of that add just first cousins and their … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Sutter Home, Trinchero Family Estates | Leave a comment