Tag Archives: Chardonnay

“Drink Local Wine” Week

Posted on October 14, 2015 by thewineraconteur

According to the Wine Lovers Calendar the week of October 11 to 17 is the “Drink Local Wine Week.” I think that it is a noble cause and one worth paying attention to. I notice that most of the new … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Chardonnay, Cold Hardy, Frontenac, Jackson, Michigan, Noiret, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sandhill Crane Vineyards, Seyval Blanc, Syrah, Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles | Leave a comment

French Wines at the Extravaganza

Posted on October 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There was just so much to enjoy at this past Culinary Extravaganza benefiting the Culinary Arts Program at Schoolcraft College. The food was delicious, think of three hours of different tapas being served, in fact there was a new tapas … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albert Bichot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chablis, Chardonnay, Chateau Cantenac, Chateau de Rayne Vigneau, Chateau Morgues du Gres, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Costieres de Nimes, Cote d'Or, Cremant de Bourgogne, Domaine Berthet-Rayne, France, Grenache, Joseph Mellot, La Chatellenie, Les Vaucopins, Loire Valley, Merlot, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Saint-Emilion, Sancerre, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah | Leave a comment

Culinary Extravaganza 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

It was the time for the 24’Th annual celebration of food and wine to benefit Schoolcraft College students and the Culinary Arts Program. The event is held at the VisTaTech Center/Waterman Wing of Schoolcraft College, which may be the finest … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Cru Wine Company, Gamble Family Vineyard, Long Meadow Ranch Winery, Mariposa Wine Company, Merlot, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Oregon, Petite Sirah, Ranch House Red, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Seven Hills Winery, Vineyard Montage, Yountville | Leave a comment

A Tasting of Jura Wines

Posted on October 4, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Selden Standard in Detroit had the perfect room off to the side for a private wine tasting dinner conducted by Elie Boudt of Elie Wine Company. We were going to try many offerings from Domaine Jean Bourdy from the Jura … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Caves Jean Bourdy, Chardonnay, Cotes du Jura, Cremant du Jura, France, Jura, Macvin du Jura, Pinot Noir, Poulsard, Savagnin, Trousseau | 3 Comments

Some More Wines from Monterey

Posted on September 28, 2015 by thewineraconteur

One of the easiest ways to make this Wine Raconteur happy is when I receive another shipment from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey.” Since we pay for this wine club, I do not have to write that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, California, Chardonnay, Cobblestone, DeTierra, Doctor's Vineyard, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Tondre Grapefield, Wrath Estate Winery | Leave a comment

“Sharing the Rough”

Posted on September 26, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I live in the Detroit area, not exactly the cinematic center of the Universe, so when I had a chance to attend the premier of a movie, I jumped at the chance. “Sharing the Rough” is a documentary film that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Coteaux du Languedoc, Domaine de Nizas, France, Grenache, Languedoc-Roussillon, Liberty Creek Winery, Mourvedre, Syrah | 2 Comments

A Cultural Exchange

Posted on August 19, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There were several emails that went back and forth with “Cultural Exchange” for the subject, as it was from The Caller as he and his charming wife decided to have a dinner for some friends at their home. I guess … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Abruzzo, Chardonnay, Colline Pescaresi IGT, France, Italy, Opperman's, Pecorino, Torre Raone | Leave a comment

A Tale of Two Chards

Posted on August 17, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There are often times when we celebrate totally good memories and there are times when we celebrate memories; on this particular day we celebrated the latter. A very dear friend of ours had a tragic moment in her life, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Acacia, Ardeche, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Coteaux de l'Ardeche IGP, France, Louis Latour | Leave a comment

Brengman Brothers

Posted on August 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The last of our winery stops on a whirlwind tour of Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan was a bit abbreviated, because we were trying to get back to the resort for dinner. I have to say that Brengman Brothers requires another … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brengman Brothers, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, Chardonnay, Dagudscht, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Leelanau Peninsula, Merlot, Michigan, Muscat New York, Muscat Ottonel, Nathan Rose Private Label, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Refosco, Riesling, Rotgipfler, Runaway Hen, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Valpanera, Viognier | 2 Comments

Willow Vineyards

Posted on August 7, 2015 by thewineraconteur

While we were still in Suttons Bay in the Leelanau Peninsula of Michigan we stopped at another winery on our mad dash through the area. We made a stop at Willow Vineyard and Winery. This winery was established in 1992 … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Michigan, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pretty in Pink, Riesling, Roadtrip, Sweet Rain, Willow Vineyard and Winery | Leave a comment