Tag Archives: France

An Afternoon in a Butcher Shop

Posted on May 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

After the funeral we had a quiet day to ourselves. We have basically over the years charted about a 10K walk that we do, while in Las Vegas, and we usually end up in Tivoli Village for breakfast at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Black Forest Distillers, Chateau Minuty, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, France, Germany, Glera, Grenache, Italy, M de Minuty, Monkey 47, Nino Franco, Prosecco Superiore, Rustico, Swhwarzwald Dry Gin, Syrah, Valdobbiadene | 3 Comments

Lunch on the Water in Las Vegas – Part Two

Posted on May 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Marche Bacchus describes themselves as a touch of France on the lakes edge and that is a perfect description of being in the Desert Shores community. We were having a grand afternoon kibbitzing with the wait staff, the manager and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 5 Puttonyos, Bodegas Muga, Cabernet Franc, Domaine Laroque, France, Furmint, Grenache, Haro, Harslevelu, Hungary, IGP Cite de Carcassonne, Muscat, Rioja DOCa, Rosado, Royal Tokaji, Spain, Tempranillo, Tokaji Aszu, Valle de Najerilla, Valle del Oja, Viura | Leave a comment

Lunch on the Water in Las Vegas – Part One

Posted on May 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Our first day in Las Vegas was just for the two of us, as the kids were making plans for their mother, and we didn’t want to interfere, but we let them know that we would help them. I suggested … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Reserve, Champagne, Chardonnay, Chateau Roumieu, Cortese, Epernay, Etichetta Nera, France, Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Gavi di Gavi, Haut Barsac, Imperial Brut, Italy, La Mesma, Moet et Chandon, Monterotondo, Muscadelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tassarolo, White Star | Leave a comment

It Was Thirty-three Years Ago

Posted on April 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It is hard to believe, that it is only thirty-three years ago, that I met my Bride, though there are some days that she thinks that maybe she shouldn’t have gone to that dance. I knew it was right, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Bel Air Gloria, Cru Bourgeois, Domaines Martin, France, Haut-Medoc, Merlot | 2 Comments

The Fine Wine Source Club – April 2026

Posted on April 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

With so much going on between me and the house, and my Bride helping her sister, it felt wonderful to go out and be with people. And picking up the wine club selections was a bonus. As always there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco Vineyards, ASV Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chablis, Chardonnnay, Delle Venezie DOC, France, Francine Bechelier, Hommage, Il Colle, Italy, Maligny, Monterey County, Ocnautic, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Red Blend, Shandon Vineyard, Treviso, Veneto, Villey-en-Auxois, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Easter Eve 2026 – Part One

Posted on April 7, 2026 by thewineraconteur

One of my cousins several years ago, realized that all the families were starting to splinter, because we all had children and some even had grandchildren and there was no singular matriarch or patriarch to keep us all together. So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine Badet Clement, France, IGP Pays d'Oc, Josephine, Languedoc Rousillon | 6 Comments

More Wines Served at Home

Posted on April 4, 2026 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated, the first several months are rather quiet at the home front, with my Bride helping her sister. This year that worked out very well, as just before Christmas, I had a hernia operation that ruptured, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Batroun, Bos Wines, Brigadoon Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chateau La Castillonne, France, Grande Reserve White, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Muscadelle, Old Mission Peninsula, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Ten Hands Vineyard, Viognier, Wishflower | 8 Comments

Just Wines We Have Been Drinking

Posted on April 1, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Writing a wine blog may appear to be glamorous, and perhaps some may use the concept to ask for wine. That doesn’t happen here. Since we have retired, the first four months, each year, I seem to entertain myself quite … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Rose, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Gabarre, Destinea, France, Galgon, Italy, Joseph Mellot, Lalande de Pomerol, Lazio IGT, Merlot, Rosso di Ne, Sauvignon Blanc, Tenuta Ronci, Val de Loire IGP | Leave a comment

Domaine Gille at The Fine Wine Source

Posted on March 11, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a special wine tasting event at The Fine Wine Source featuring Matthieu Gille and his wines from Domaine Gille, represented by Michael Corso Selections. We were also allowed to order through MCS other vintages of some of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Comblanchien, Cote d'Or, Cote de Nuits, Domaine Gille, France, La Croix Blanche, Les Brulees, Les Cailles, Nuits Saint Georges, Nuits Saints George Village, Pinot Noir, Vosne-Romanee | Leave a comment

Domaine Gille and Michael Corso Selections

Posted on March 8, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was another important and curated wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featuring the Burgundian wines of Domaine Gille. Matthieu Gille was speaking about his wines as he was brought in by Michael Corso Selections. Michael … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Bourgogne Cote d'Or, Comblanchien, Cote d'Or, Cote de Beaune, Cote de Nuits Villages, Domaine Gille, France, La Chaniere, La Lutheniere, Michael Corso Selections, Pinot Noir, Pommard, Reserve Comblanchien | Leave a comment