Tag Archives: Charmat Method

Our Time in Stratford, Ontario SRO

Posted on February 12, 2026 by thewineraconteur

There were several locations that we tried to go to that evening, but the nightlife was extremely lively and several of the theaters were still offering plays, and I will make sure that the next time we have reservations, even … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aligote, Bubbles, Canada, Charmat Method, Chateau des Charmes, Cotes de Ventoux, Eclat!, France, Grenache Blanc, IGP Pays d'Oc, La Maison Ogier, Languedoc, Les Jamelles, Marsanne, Merlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Ontario, Rhone Valley, St. David's Bench VQA, Ventoux, Vin de Pays d'OC | 4 Comments

Grand Bend to Stratford

Posted on February 9, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was another side trip that we made up to Canada last year, but we weren’t going to any of the wine country areas. My father was born in Canada, and if I go back to the old haunts, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Blu Collection, Brut, Charmat Method, Famiglia Cielo, Glera, Gruppo Cantine Colli Berici, Italy, Prosecco | 2 Comments

The Last Christmas Dinner of 2025

Posted on January 13, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We were trying to get everything together, before my procedure, and our one son and his wife wanted to see us, since we missed the big family get-together, unfortunately their children had to work that evening. We started the morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bibi Graetz, Blanco Reserva, Charmat Method, Garnacha Blanca, Glera, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Lamole Vineyard, Londa Vineyard, Malvasia, Mimosa by Julio Cabrero, Montefili Vineyard, Remirez de Genuza, Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Sangiovese, Siena Vineyard, Spain, Super Tuscan, Testamatta Rosso, Toscana IGT, Vincigliata Vineyard, Viura | Leave a comment

Christmas 2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Normally at this time of the year, I write about the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners that we attend, and we usually just take a turkey or her famous Caesar Salad, and of course bottles of wine. Everything was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Domaine Gilles Noblet, E&J Gallo, France, La Collonge, Maconnaise, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pouilly-Fuisse, William Wycliff Winery | 3 Comments

Thanksgiving 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Thanksgiving is a holiday that makes us (my Bride) totally organized and totally impressive to all that hear her accomplishments. This year, two days earlier, she had gone to the post office to mail the out-of-town gifts and the Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blue Curacao, Blumond Blue, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Chateau Haut Marbuzet, Cru Bourgeois, Cru Bourgeois Exceptional, Cru Grand Bourgeois Exceptionnels, France, Fratelli Saraceni, Glera, Italy, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Saint-Estephe, Saraceni Wines | 2 Comments

An Interesting Day Trip

Posted on August 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There are some times when we make a day trip, just to get away, sometimes just to another community to walk around or even to a farmer’s market. This time we extended the drive to Port Huron, but we didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Auslese, Biroth, Bronco Wine Company, Brut, California, California Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, French Colombard, Germany, Kreuznacher Kronenberg, Nahe, Private Kellerei St Antonius, Riesling, Salmon Creek | Leave a comment

Our Last Night With the Graduates

Posted on June 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We finally got together with My Favorite Daughter and her family, and we were going to start by an annual tradition, and bowl a couple of games, but there was major tournament and there were no open lanes for rank … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Charmat Method, Cinsault, Diving into Hampton Water, France, Gambino Cuvee, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, GV Liquid Group, Hampton Water, Italy, Languedoc, Mourvedre, Prosecco, Syrah, Tommaso Gambino | 2 Comments

A Wine Delivery to The Caller

Posted on January 12, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were going to meet The Caller, as they live in a remote area, and they asked us to get them some wine. Which was opportune, as we could get together to see them for the Christmas season, as they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Belleruche, Bourboulenc, Charmat Method, Clairette, Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Da Luca, France, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Glera, Grenache Blanc, Italy, M. Chapoutier, Marinotti Method, Mourisco Tinto, Otima 10, Porto, Portugal, Prosecco, Roussanne, Sousao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Barroca, Tinto Cao, Tinto Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Veneto, Viognier, Warre's | Leave a comment

What Happens in Vegas, Stays with Us

Posted on March 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, no matter how long we stay in Las Vegas visiting two of our children and five of our grandchildren, the time seems so short. There were many side trips that we made, quick meals, shopping (me even more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, E&J Gallo, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, Palazzo Della Torre, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Veneto, Veronese IGT, William Wycliff Winery | Leave a comment

Etre Artiste Pour la Saint-Valentín

Posted on February 25, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Being an artist for Valentine’s Day was the theme of a painting party that my Bride attended for the girls, that one of my cousins hosted at her house. The good news is they didn’t need to get a curly-haired … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Banfi, Brachetto, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Castello Banfi, Charmat Method, Italy, Rosa Regale, Spumante, Vigne Rogali | Leave a comment