Tag Archives: Chardonnay

NOVI Chophouse, Three Wines and The Caller

Posted on May 12, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The last time I was at the NOVI Chophouse it was in the Baronette Hotel, in Novi, it is now in the Crown Plaza Hotel, but still in Novi. The City of Novi has a curious history, especially about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Ambre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chateau Desmirail, Collovray & Terrier, Domaine de Rancy, Domaine Deaux Roches, France, Grenache Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeo, Macon-Villages, Maconnaise, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Rivesaltes, Vin Doux Naturel | Leave a comment

Marrow

Posted on April 24, 2019 by thewineraconteur

After seeing An Armenian Trilogy, we had reservations at a new restaurant that had opened up called Marrow. It is located in an area now known in Detroit as West Village, to me it is just outside of Indian Village, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Chardonnay, Cote Roannaise, Cotes du Rhone, Cotes du Rhone Villages Saint-Maurice, Cremant de Bourgogne, Domaine du L'Echevin, Domaine Gouffier, Domaine Serol, Extra Brut, France, Gamay, Grenache, Loire Valley, Rose Turbullent, Syrah, Tradition Methode Dioise Ancestrale | Leave a comment

An Armenian Trilogy

Posted on April 22, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Some may think that The Lord of the Rings was dubbed in Armenian, but it is the name of symphonic opus that was written to remember and commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by the Turkish Ottoman Empire … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Domaine Chandon, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Rose | Leave a comment

Smith-Berry Winery

Posted on April 20, 2019 by thewineraconteur

We finally went to a winery in Kentucky during this last trip. I know you are probably saying to yourself; they have wine in Kentucky, I thought they only had Bourbon. While it is true that most people think of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Drennon Creek, Kentucky, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Smith Berry Winery, Sparkling Moscato, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles | Leave a comment

“Why Photograph Those?”

Posted on April 16, 2019 by thewineraconteur

There we were, the entire clan in Louisville, and all having a good time. There was like eighteen people in and out of the house and the kitchen was definitely the center of attention. The kitchen never closed. How all … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bogle Vineyards, Bonterra, California, Chardonnay | 2 Comments

Supercalifragilistexpialidocius

Posted on April 14, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I began telling a tale about being in Kentucky, and then I was side-tracked, just like I am in real life. One thing about Raconteurs is that, no matter how flustered or way-laid, we eventually get back to a story, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Charles & Charles, Washington | 5 Comments

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