Tag Archives: Colombard

The Rugby Grille

Posted on July 23, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were still aimlessly wandering in downtown Birmingham, albeit shopping in the summer sun. While Noel Coward may not have coined the expression, it still rings true when one is shopping in a downtown setting “Mad Dogs and Englishmen go … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Colombard, Domaine des Cassagnoles Blanc, France, Germany, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, Mosel, Riesling, Weingut St. Urbans-Hoff | Leave a comment

Brunch at Mac & Rays

Posted on August 8, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Another Graduation Party is in the books and this one was at Mac & Rays. The clan from Louisville came up to celebrate their twins graduating from High School, and they thought it was more beneficial for them to come … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Charmat Process, Colombard, France, Groupe Castel, Patriarche, Sauvignon Blanc, Veuve du Verney | Leave a comment

The Hotel Frankfort

Posted on October 16, 2018 by thewineraconteur

After a couple good winery visits we were ready to check into a hotel and have dinner. We planned on visiting wineries in the Leelanau Peninsula, because that would have us close to Frankfort, which I have written about several … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cava, Colombard, Cristalino, Jaume Serra, Metodo Tradiccional, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Rosado Brut, Spain, Trepat, Vista Point Vineyards | Leave a comment

Dinner in a Wine Cellar

Posted on October 8, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Do you know how dangerous it is for the two of us to go strolling in Petoskey? Petoskey is the perfect example of a resort town. The shops were not cookie cutter and yet somehow my Bride knew about all … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alegria Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau d'Orignac, Colombard, France, Merlot, Paul Mathew Vineyards, Pineau des Charents Vieux, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Ugni Blanc | 2 Comments

New Year’s Eve 2017

Posted on January 7, 2018 by thewineraconteur

New Year’s Eve is one of the most celebrated evenings of the year, a chance to say goodbye to the woes of the past year and look forward to the promise of the forthcoming year. New Year’s Eve seems to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Colombard, Cote de Nuits, Domaine Charlopin-Parizot, France, Germany, Gevrey-Chambertin, Grauburgunder, La Justice, Langguth Erben, Late Harvest, Muller Thurgau, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Rheinhessen, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Schuerebe, Silvaner, Spatlese | 2 Comments

The Promise

Posted on April 22, 2017 by thewineraconteur

By the time this article publishes, the majority of the people that have tickets for the premier night showing of The Promise will just be reading some words of William Saroyan at the end of the movie, before the credits … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Burgundy, California, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, France, Le Grand Courtage, Nuits St. George, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma-Cutrer, Ugni Blanc | 5 Comments

A Surprise for a Sixty-Year Old

Posted on December 19, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Surprise parties are always very tricky to plan and require some clever maneuvers to carry them out. One of my cousins had celebrated her actual sixtieth birthday in November, but with Thanksgiving and a wedding, the milestone had been eclipsed … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Oaks, Chardonnay, Colombard, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Vista Point Vineyards, White Zinfandel | 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

Out of Sight, Out of Mind – Part Two

Posted on March 20, 2015 by thewineraconteur

After I posted my find of all the wine that had been misplaced, I also found a few bottles of beverages that were not wine, and we have been known to enjoy a glass of other drinks from time to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brandy, Cognac, Colombard, Cour Imperial, Courvoisier, Folle Blanche, France, Grand Champagne, Ugni Blanc | Leave a comment

L’Auberge de la Bastille in Windsor, Ontario

Posted on February 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This restaurant was owned by the same people as Ye Olde Steak House, but it was much more casual in atmosphere and it its cuisine. I would say that L’Auberge de la Bastille was more of a bistro, before that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Bordeaux, Brut, Chardonnay, Colombard, France, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Wine, Veuve du Verney | 8 Comments