Tag Archives: Chardonnay

A Gris and a Chard

Posted on June 23, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had another chance to go to a wine tasting near my house at D.vine Fine Wines. It is all predicated on our schedules at home. I am still working a bit in my semi-retirement phase doing whatever I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Mira Winery, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Oregon, Pinot Gris, WillaKenzie Estate, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton | 3 Comments

Another Grad Party

Posted on June 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I guess a quirk of my personality is that if I like someone, I tend to razz them and some people don’t get it. Thankfully one of my nephews for sure gets it and he gets a kick out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, J Vineyards, Olson Ranch, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands, Santa Maria Valley, Sonoma County, Sonoma-Cutrer | 2 Comments

Some New Wines

Posted on June 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It has been a rather hectic week, and I saw that I was has having a shipment of wine delivered from my wine club A Taste of Monterey. Of course, I forgot to mention it. Believe it or not, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Claret, Joullian Vineyards, Malbec, Merlot, Monterey, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Roger Rose Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Scheid Vineyards, The Highland Projects, Tudor Winery | 4 Comments

Sonoma Brunch

Posted on June 3, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Brunch is an often-maligned term, a cross between breakfast and lunch. I shudder when I think of a buffet line as it is something that just makes me uncomfortable. I prefer a nice meal that is a juxtaposition of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, Cava, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Macebeo, Mas Fi, Parellada, Penedes, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Spain, William Wycliff Winery, Xarel-lo | 2 Comments

A Wine Tasting

Posted on May 14, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I have had quite a busy time with projects and sometimes I just have to put on the brakes and do something different. We normally go out and have dinner and have wine or sometimes we have wine at home. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, California, Carneros, Catalonia, Cava, Chardonnay, Grenache, Methode Champenoise, Montserrat Mascaro, Napa Valley, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Rubor Aurorae, Russian River Valley, Spain, Tank Garage Winery | 5 Comments

Dress Up Wine Down

Posted on May 12, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Sean Connery and Jill St. John were the stars of Diamonds are Forever, one of the original James Bond movies and the theme for Dress Up Wine Down. To me if one was to attend a charity event with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Columbia Crest Grand Estates, Columbia Valley, Cupcake Vineyards, Merlot, Monterey County, Red Blend, Syrah, Washington | 2 Comments

Two Whites From J

Posted on May 4, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The wine tasting event that centered around J Vineyards & Winery was not only a tasting, but kind of class as well. If one has been to a winery, most of the wine tastings, unless you have booked an appointment, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch, J Vineyards, Lodi, Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley | Leave a comment

J Vineyards

Posted on May 2, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I don’t know about you, but I get an avalanche of emails constantly, but one from a fellow wine blogger caught my eye about a wine tasting of J Vineyards wines. I remember fondly the first time that I tried … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Brut Rose, California, Chardonnay, Cuvee 20, J Vineyards, Methode Champenoise, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County | 1 Comment

Mikette

Posted on April 28, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Mikette is a relatively new French restaurant in a strip center away from the downtown area of Ann Arbor. A couple of the other bloggers that I follow have mentioned it, and I am looking forward to trying it, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alsace, Chardonnay, France, Frey-Sohler, La Cave des Grands Cru Blancs, Maconnaise, Muscat, Pouilly-Vinzelles | Leave a comment

Easter 2017

Posted on April 24, 2017 by thewineraconteur

There is just something about the holidays that are enjoyable, when you are around family and having nice food and dinner. This was another occasion and we also celebrated the birthday celebrations for the month of April, just to add … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Baja California, California, Chardonnay, Kirkland Signature, LA Cetto, Mexico, Nebbiolo, Valle de Guadalupe | Leave a comment