Tag Archives: Chenin Blanc

A Night of Dancing

Posted on October 9, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were having a nice quiet dinner at home and all of a sudden, my Bride said let’s go dancing. So, who am I to argue, another way to have fun during my month of birthday celebrating, and so we … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bernard Fouquet, Chenin Blanc, Cuvee de Silex, Domaine des Aubuisieres, France, Loire, Pinot de Loire, Vouvray | Leave a comment

Flyleaf

Posted on June 3, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Some people already think I am strange, and I probably am, but when I read the paper, periodical or social media and see someplace interesting, I file it away under a category that I call “Ideas.” Now the term “flyleaf” … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chenin Blanc, Domaine Pichot, France, Joseph Mellot, Les Rouesses, Loire, Quincy, Sauvignon Blanc, Vouvray | 2 Comments

The Ledger

Posted on May 31, 2025 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I try to take a 5K walk daily, as we get some true time together for talking. We have a set route that we use in our subdivision and even the neighbors are used to seeing us … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cremant de Loire, France, M. Bonnamy, Methode Traditionelle | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club-December 2024 Selections

Posted on December 25, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The month of December always catches me way behind with articles, as there is always more events and tastings to attend and report on. I always like to write across the entire spectrum of wines that I encounter. I always … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aude, “a la Volée”, Brut Nature, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignane, Chardonnay, Chateau Lynch-Moussas, Chenin Blanc, Cremant de Limoux, Farmstrong Vineyards, France, Hawkeye Ranch Vineyard, KenMar Vineyard, Languedoc-Roussillon, Ledgewood Vineyard, Mendocino County, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Pauillac, Solano County, Suisun Valley, Zero Dosage, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

An Afternoon Date at the DIA

Posted on July 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride always seems to have several irons in the fire at any given time, as she has been a volunteer for many different organizations since before, we met. Even though we are retired, I still have to book time … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Airen, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Chardonnay, Charles de Fere, Chenin Blanc, Cuvee Jean-Louis, Durello, France, Methode Champenoise, Ugni Blanc, Vin de France | Leave a comment

It Was a Big Day for Tasting

Posted on May 27, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I had a daily double of wine tastings, first at the restaurant Vertical Detroit and then afterwards at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. She gets more salutations compared to me, at … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged “a la Volée”, Brut Nature, Caroline Lestime, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Clos Bortier, Cote de Beaune, Cotes du Rhone Villages, Cremant de Bourgogne, Cremant de Limoux, Domaine de Coste Chaude, Domaine Jean-Noel Gegnard, Extra Brut, France, Grand Lys, Grenache Blanc, Haute Cote de Beaune, Languedoc-Roussillon, Pinot Noir, Roussanne, Trilogy, Viognier, Visan, Zero Dosage | Leave a comment

Le Garenne Vouvray and Cain Concept for Dinner

Posted on March 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride likes to have company over for dinner, even if they are not related to us. She always gets a little hyper, she knows how to cook for her family, and she definitely knows how to cook for me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Concept, Cain Vineyard, Cain Vineyard and Winery, Chenin Blanc, Claes Vineyard, France, Kenefick Vineyard, La Rouletiere, Le Garenne, Loire Valley, Merlot, Pineau de la Loire, Stagecoach Vineyard, The Benchland, Vouvray, York Creek Vineyard | Leave a comment

Le Garenne Cremant de Loire

Posted on November 12, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Most people probably think that wine writers are bombarded with samples of wines, that wineries and distributors throw at our feet for a few ounces of ink. Some writers may solicit wines with promises of rave reviews, I give people … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cremant de Loire, France, Le Garenne | Leave a comment

September 2023 Birthdays

Posted on October 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself. My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect. Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Charteau Marjosse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Domaine du Vieux, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Famille Joly, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Les Vieux Clos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Savennieres, Semillon, Syrah, Telegramme, Telegraphe, Vieux Telegraphe, Vignobles Brunier, Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant | 2 Comments

Surviving Over a Week in Vegas

Posted on October 22, 2022 by thewineraconteur

When you go to Las Vegas to visit your children and not to gamble, it is a different mindset. The kids live in Summerlin and that is where we stay, about ten miles from The Strip. In 1952 Howard Hughes … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amador County, California, Chenin Blanc, Famille Bougrier, France, IGP Val de Loire, Loire Valley, Shenandoah Vineyards, Sobon Estate, Viognier | Leave a comment