Tag Archives: E&J Gallo

Whatever Shall We Do in Vegas?

Posted on June 6, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I know that this sounds like a silly question, in regards to activities that we could do in Las Vegas, but since we were having our last three grandchildren graduating from High School, originally there was talk of the Las … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Andre Champagne Cellars, California, California Champagne, E&J Gallo, Extra Dry, Methode Champenoise | 3 Comments

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

Ms. Yoga Returns for Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga has arrived for one of her business trips and she had a chance to have dinner with some of her former business acquaintances, who have joined the ranks of retirement. She came into town the other days, saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Cornerstone, E&J Gallo, Franciscan Estate, Hess Family Estates, Hess Persson Estates, Hess Select, Monterey County | Leave a comment

I Have Finally Seen the Lions at All Three Stadiums

Posted on August 30, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Now purists might argue that the Lions actually played at five stadiums, but I will be ego-centric and only claim the three that were used in my life time, and that is a long enough span of time. I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Barefoot, Barefoot Bubbly, California, Chardonnay, E&J Gallo | Leave a 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

A 1992 Gallo Chardonnay

Posted on January 3, 2020 by thewineraconteur

One never knows what to expect when you start to rearrange the wine cellar, especially me, because I can be rather forgetful about what is there. I saw this bottle and realized that it could possibly be an interesting article … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, E&J Gallo, Gallo Estate, Gallo Family Vineyards, Gallo Signature Collection, Northern Sonoma | Leave a comment

Getting Situated

Posted on May 9, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There is something calming about relaxing after a long ride, and six hours is really my maximum. I once did a thirteen-hour drive and I pondered if that was grounds for divorce, not really, but in the work environment, four … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carnivor, E&J Gallo, Gran Vino Tinto, Maipo Valley, Malbec, Mascota Vineyards, Mendoza, Petite Sirah, Unanime | 2 Comments

An Enjoyable Chard

Posted on July 31, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We finally left Marquette and had to drive to Bay City, Michigan to attend a board meeting. Bay City has had its ups and downs over the years, but they definitely seem to be on the rise and that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Conundrum, E&J Gallo, Laguna Ranch Vineyard, Monterey County, Muscat Canelli, Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Santa Barbara County, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tulare County, Viognier, Wagner Family of Wine | Leave a comment

Bottomless Mimosas

Posted on February 17, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Is there anything more enticing than the two words “bottomless Mimosas?” Ever since our last trip to Las Vegas, we have been discussing the great Sunday brunch that we had just across the street from our hotel. We could have … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, E&J Gallo, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, William Wycliff Winery | Leave a comment

A Tale of Two Chards

Posted on March 4, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We had a chance to meet with some dear friends for a night of “dining and dancing” as the old saying goes. We were meeting up for a night of dinner, dancing and of course wine at a restaurant that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, E&J Gallo, Ferrari-Carano, Laguna, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County | 2 Comments