Tag Archives: Douro

With The Caller Again at Arta’s

Posted on February 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is always a great evening when we can be with The Caller and his wife. He received the nom de plume of The Caller, from the early days of my writing this blog, as he was always sending me … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 12 e Mezzo Fashion Edition, Arnaud Lambert, Breze, Cabernet Franc, Clos Mazurique, Douro, France, Graham's Six Grapes, Italy, Loire Valley, Malvasia Bianca, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Puglia, Reserve Porto, Salento IGT, Saumur, Sousao, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Varvaglione 1921, Varvaglione Vigne & Vini srl, W&J Graham's | Leave a comment

Casa Pernoi

Posted on November 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We just recently ate at Casa Pernoi, the latest restaurant from the creative mind of Luciano Del Signore, and I have sung his praises for years. In fact, my Bride and I started going to the original Del Signore restaurant … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Band of Vintners "Consortium", Bravium, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Douro, Merlot, Napa Valley, Niepoort, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sousao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | Leave a comment

Ms. Yoga in Chartreuse

Posted on September 10, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that for all of the years that I have known Ms. Yoga, Chartreuse is not her color. She has gone through the shades of purple, pink and teal, but not Chartreuse, but we got her into … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aragonez, Bourgogne Cotes de Beaune, Caroline Lestime, Chardonnay, Domaine de la Bongram, Domaine de Roally, Domaine Jean-Noel Gegnard, Douro, France, Maconnaise, Portugal, Quinta do Tedo, Sous Equisons, Tempranillo, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vire-Clesse | Leave a comment

U of M vs. Iowa

Posted on November 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While I was attending my cousin’s son’s wedding, I received a message from my wayward friend The Caller. I never know when he is going to send me text messages, but it usually is interesting, non-the less. He and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Douro, Dow's, France, Jean-Charles Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Medoc, Merlot, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Raymond Vineyard & Cellar, Sousao, The Inaugural R Collection by Raymond, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vintage Porto | Leave a comment

Old City Hall

Posted on October 26, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Old City Hall Restaurant is in Bay City, Michigan and it is located in the building that was the old city hall of the city. We ended up in Bay City, because I was tagging along going as a guest … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Chardonnay, Cote de Beaune, Douro, France, Late Bottled Vintage, Louis Jadot, Marlborough, Mourisco Tinto, New Zealand, Porto, Portugal, Puligny-Montrachet, Sauvignon Blanc, Sousao, Starborough Winery, Taylor Fladgate, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca | Leave a comment

Dessert at Le Cirque

Posted on April 1, 2016 by thewineraconteur

All good things come to an end, and so did our meal. The dessert course was the harbinger that we were going to get ready to pack up and go home and for my Sister-in-Law and her husband that were … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Douro, Dow's, Late Bottled Vintage, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Souzao, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | 2 Comments

“The Caller” is in Indianapolis

Posted on March 30, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I tend to write in spurts when my Muse hits and I had just finished the last article when “The Caller” texted me from Indianapolis. He and wife must be on road trip and he decided to regale me with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Belle Glos, California, Douro, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Porto, Portugal, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Tawny, Taylor Fladgate, Tinto Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | Leave a comment

Vallado Douro 1999

Posted on January 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There are days that I write several articles at a time, and as anyone who has ever written a blog knows, there is plenty of preparation time. In my case there is collating a venue with a certain wine or … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Douro, Portugal, Quinta do Vallado, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Vallado, Vinho Tinto | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: Douro

With The Caller Again at Arta’s

Casa Pernoi

Ms. Yoga in Chartreuse

U of M vs. Iowa

Old City Hall

Dessert at Le Cirque

“The Caller” is in Indianapolis

Vallado Douro 1999

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