Tag Archives: Charmat Method

Enjoying Some Wine During ArtPrize

Posted on October 31, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We started touring ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan the night before after having dinner as we wandered about. In the morning, we drove back downtown, to continue what we hadn’t seen the night before. We also made an excursion to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut Prestige, Brut Rose, Charmat Method, Clairette, Cotes de Ventoux, Cuvee des 3 Messes Basses, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Les Vignerons du Mont Ventoux, Mediterranee IGP, Rivarose, Royal Provence Rivarose Brut, Syrah, Ventoux, Vin du Pays | Leave a comment

A Unique French Rosé Wine Tasting

Posted on July 5, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Through social media and assorted wine associates, I found out about a wine tasting at Bar Pigalle in Detroit. Detroit is undergoing a change, it is being rediscovered and areas that were once elegant and trendy, had become areas that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cassis, Charmat Method, Cinsault, Domaine du Bagnol, France, Grenache, IGP Pays de l'Herault, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Mourvedre, Muscat, Petit Manseng, Pinot Noir, Provence, Rose Frizant, Sauvignon | Leave a comment

Mother’s Day 2023

Posted on May 30, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Mother’s Day for those that are fortunate to still have their mothers is a great way to get together for a dinner and a celebration. This was the first one, for my Bride to do without her mother and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Otella, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Extra Dry, Italian Glacial Bubbly, Italy, Lugan, Lugano Riserva, Mezza di Mezzacorona, Mezzacorona, Molceo, Muller Thurgau, Otella, Pinot Bianco, Trebbiano di Lugano, Turbiana, Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT | Leave a comment

Match Day

Posted on April 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I guess I am rather naive about certain aspects about the medical field. I mean all my life, I have had a doctor, first a pediatrician, then a General Practitioner or nowadays an Internist and the odd specialist along the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bosca, Charmat Method, Italy, Moscato Bianco, Spumante | Leave a comment

Two Cities; Two Mimosas

Posted on March 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We woke up in Savannah, packed up, what little we had taken out of our suitcases and we were going to have breakfast. One of the joys of having the internet bombard you, is that you get constant opposing ideas, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bianco Secco, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Charmat Method, Duc de Valmer, Duca di Vincenza, France, Frizzante, Italy, Vin de France | 1 Comment

Christmas Day 2022

Posted on January 6, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Another sister had volunteered her home for a Christmas brunch, it was the first Christmas without the Matriarch of the family and the sisters were all trying to test the waters to continue traditions. Last year as in all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Andre Champagne Cellars, Asolo Prosecco, Blanchetta, Boschera, California, California Champagne, Charmat Method, E&J Gallo, Glera, Italy, Member's Mark, Perera, Prosecco, Prosecco Superiore | Leave a comment

Christmas Eve 2022

Posted on January 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

What by all rights in a proper setting, Christmas Eve would have been a totally joyous occasion, but with the Matriarch of my Bride’s family having passed away within the year, it was a day of observation and reflection. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Bodega Aleanna, Cabernet Franc, Charmat Method, El Enemigo, Glera, Italy, La Marca Winery, Malbec, Mendoza, Prosecco | 1 Comment

Fine Wine Source Wine Club Selections December 2022

Posted on December 21, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Well, I did stop at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, to pick up the wine selections for the month of December. As you have noticed, I spend some time at this shop, as they … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Black Malvoisie, California, Carignane, Charmat Method, Contra Costa County AVA, Emilia-Romagna, Gather Red Blend, Italy, Labrusca Bianco, Lambrusco, Lambrusco Salamino, Lini 910, Lini Winery, Mataro, Petite Sirah, Salamino, Three Wine Company | Leave a comment

Honey Bubbles Sparkling Moscato NV

Posted on November 1, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were walking around at the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival with our empty wine glasses, but at a festival like this, the glasses do not stay empty for long. We came up to one of the booths that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Asti, Charmat Method, Honey Bubbles, Italy, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Muscat Canelli, Muscat of Alexandria, Sparkling Moscato, Veneto | Leave a comment

“Mixtape” and “Green”

Posted on May 25, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were coming down to the wire for the last two wines to taste at The Royce and curated by the winemaker and owner Mike Laing of both Mawby Sparkling and bigLITTLE Wines. During the entire time, he was also … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged bigLITTLE Wines, Cayuga, Charmat Method, Gewurztraminer, Green, Leelanau Peninsula, Mawby Sparkling, Michigan, Mixtape, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling | Leave a comment