Tag Archives: Chardonnay

Taste of Summer

Posted on September 4, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga and her brother then met us at Fleming’s Steak House. I left them at the wine bar, to finish their drinks and I walked over to make sure that we could get a table, especially because there was … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Complicated, Justin Winery, Paso Robles, Sonoma Coast, Taken Wine Company | Leave a comment

Kind of

Posted on August 27, 2016 by thewineraconteur

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” was penned by the cleric Charles Caleb Colton. This kind of described the night, a while ago. Went to the cinema and saw another of the films in the new generation of Star … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bianchetta, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, France, Glera, Glera Lunga, Italy, Le Grand Courtage, Mionetto, Nuits St. George, Perera, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Nero, Prosecco, Prosecco de Treviso, Trevigiana, Ugni Blanc, Veneto, Verdiso | Leave a comment

August Birthdays

Posted on August 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

When there are so many people in a family, it is easier to have one designated party for all the celebrants for any given month. It does make planning easier and less chance of having family absent from the party. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arcturos, Beaulieu Vineyard, Black Star Farms, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Georges De Latour Private Reserve, Michigan, Napa Valley, Old Mission Peninsula, Rutherford | 6 Comments

Two French Wines

Posted on August 23, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While my Brother-in-Law and I were still strolling around Elie Wine Company searching for some more wines, we had the chance to chat with Elie some more and he is a font of wine knowledge, especially about the wines of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Sainte Barbe, France, Gamay, Gamay de Bouze, Gamay de Chaudenay, Gamay Freau, Macon-Burgy, Maconnaise, Terres Rouge, Thurissey, Vire-Clesse | 2 Comments

Goodfellow’s

Posted on August 17, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I know that most people when they see that word would immediately think of the 1990 film GoodFellas. I am also sure that was the thought behind the naming of an Italian restaurant that is right downtown in the Lake … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Caricature, Chardonnay, Domaine Pascal & Mireille Renaud, France, Lodi, Macon-Vi, Maconnaise | 2 Comments

Back to Woods

Posted on August 15, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The entire island of Mackinac is considered a resort and consequently it is much more laid back. There are a couple times of the year when it may get dressy, because of political or business meetings, but the most part, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Burgundy, California, Chardonnay, Cote de Nuits, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Dow's, Dutton Ranch, France, Louis Jadot, Mourisco Tinto, Pinot Noir, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Souzao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vosne-Romanee | 2 Comments

Dinner at Mission Point

Posted on August 13, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While we were at Mission Point, there is always enough to keep anyone busy. From just the leisurely ten minute walk to Downtown Mackinac, a tour of Fort Mackinac, or renting bicycles to explore the island. While some were working, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Tr Elliot Queste | Leave a comment

Roughing It

Posted on August 11, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I always joke that my idea of roughing it is a Holiday Inn, but we were up on Mackinac Island and that can be a whole different version of roughing it. Most of the people in Michigan and some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Dark Horse Wines, De Loach Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment

Sixth Reunion

Posted on August 9, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It is rather difficult to explain the group phenomenon that I am a part of, a fond passion for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School. We just celebrated the sixth get-together and it was great to see old friends and fondly … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, Barton & Guestier, California, Carmel Road, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, France, Loire, Monterey, Vouvray | 2 Comments

A Beautiful Wedding

Posted on July 20, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We recently went to a beautiful wedding at a public golf course complex that did not appear or act like a public course. The accommodations at Cherry Creek Golf Club were delightful and it was a pleasure to be there. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bronco Wine Company, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery, Chardonnay, Douglas Hill Winery, Merlot, Pinot Grigio | Leave a comment