Tag Archives: Chardonnay

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

Corporate Christmas 2018

Posted on January 6, 2019 by thewineraconteur

For years I was part of Small Business and every year at Christmas time some of the employees would lament that we didn’t have a party. My boss who was the head of the corporation always use to say that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Claret, Donati Family Vineyards, Foley Family Wines, Guenoc, Langtry Estate & Vineyards, Malbec, Merlot, Pacines AVA, Petit Verdot, San Benito County | Leave a comment

Two More Wines from Monterey

Posted on December 17, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Getting our latest delivery from A Taste of Monterey has made me nostalgic for another trip to that part of the world. Carmel-by-the-Sea is God’s world as the old expression went. I guess wine and great moments just go hand … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Alto Loma Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, California, Chardonnay, Destruction Level, Friars' Reserve, Grenache, Mission Trail Vineyards, Monterey County, San Saba Vineyard, Syrah, Wrath Estate Winery | Leave a comment

Some Wines to Get Dinner Going

Posted on December 11, 2018 by thewineraconteur

While Ms. Yoga was in town, we were going to go try a new restaurant in Downtown Detroit. Ms. Yoga and my Bride were going to watch football at the stadium. Now you have to understand that at some unknown … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, Chateau Minuty, Cinsault, Cote de Provence, France, Grenache, La Cote Blanche, M de Minuty, Macon-Villages, Maconnaise, Syrah | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving Dinner 2018

Posted on November 29, 2018 by thewineraconteur

To this day, I marvel at the concept of having a Norman Rockwell style Thanksgiving dinner. I never encountered it growing up, but then I guess Norman Rockwell didn’t grow up with Armenians who believe that there may not be … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged As-cen-sion, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Mackinaw Trail Winery, Malbec, Merlot, Michigan, Napa Valley, Opus One, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Red Wine, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Unrestricted | 2 Comments

Early Thanksgiving Day

Posted on November 27, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The big day had arrived and everyone can get mad at us. The gifts for Christmas have been bought, wrapped and bundled by family. The Christmas cards and newsletters have been posted, and so have the Christmas parcels. All the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Banter Wines, California, Chardonnay, Laurentide Winery, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Pinot Gris | 3 Comments

Two French Wines to Taste

Posted on November 13, 2018 by thewineraconteur

For me, being the gopher to go pick up our monthly wine club selection at Fine Wine Source is a great job. I go in, say hello, and everyone knows my name, I think there was a television show about … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Domaine Huet, France, G.H. Mumm & Co., Grand Cordon Brut, Le Haut Lieu, Loire Valley, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Reims, Vouvray | 2 Comments