Tag Archives: France

Two From Chateau Rouillac

Posted on February 5, 2023 by thewineraconteur

When all the wines in your local wine shop are curated by the owner and staff, like at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan there are times, more often than not, where one gets to try both the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau de Rouillac, France, Le Baron de Rouillac, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan | Leave a comment

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2019

Posted on February 1, 2023 by thewineraconteur

After fifty some odd years, I still have unicorn wines that I have desires for, as I think most wine drinkers do as well. I was visiting my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and they … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Bahans Haut-Brion, Chateau Haut-Brion, France, Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, Medoc, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan | Leave a comment

Ms. Yoga Revisits The Earle

Posted on January 20, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Years ago, just after The Wine Raconteur and his Bride, Ms. Yoga frequented The Earle; one of our favorite haunts, especially if we are in Ann Arbor. She wanted to go there with us, and of course, how could we … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne Blanc, Chardonnay, Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne, Domaine Alain Chavy, France, Les Charmes de Bastor-Lamontagne, Muscadelle, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | Leave a comment

New Year’s Eve 2022/2023

Posted on January 8, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had the daily double for the holiday, we were doing New Year’s Eve dinner and then everyone was coming back here the next day for a New Year’s Brunch. I thin part of it was logistics, because it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Black Star Farms, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clarence Dillon Wine Group, Clarendelle, France, Leelanau Peninsula, Merlot, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Petite Pearls, Red Dry Table Wine, Teroldego, Vintners Select | Leave a comment

Christmas Dinner with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. 2022

Posted on December 27, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We always look forward to our time with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. (and that is a sobriquet that he chose). We had Christmas dinner at their house, though it was a bit touch and go, because their son became ill, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Chardonnay, Chateau L'Eglise-Clinet, Domaine Chandon, France, La Petite Eglise, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pomerol | Leave a comment

Two Unicorn Gifts

Posted on December 23, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Some time it is fun, just to walk around my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, and look at some items that I won’t be tasting, maybe dreaming about, but not tasting. I mean life would be boring, if … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 600 Points Grands Cru Classes, Chateau Cos D'Estournel, Chateau Leoville Poyferre, Chateau Pape Clement, Chateau Pavie, Chateau Pontet-Canet, France, Pauillac, Pessac-Leognan, Porto, Portugal, Quinto do Vallado, Quinto do Vallado ABF Porto Mito Vellho 1888, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Saint-Estephe, Saint-Julien, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | Leave a comment

Arta’s Italian Restaurant

Posted on December 11, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were finally able to connect with The Caller and his charming wife. They are retired and almost impossible to get a date with, as they are always on the go. We finally did connect and then it was where … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Domaine Alain Normand, Domaine Gueneau, France, Henriques & Henriques, Les Griottes, Loire Valley, Maconnaise, Madeira, Rainwater Madeira, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Tinta Negra Mole | Leave a comment

After Van Gogh, Chartreuse

Posted on November 27, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We try to frequent the restaurant Chartreuse, after every visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts. It is in the legendary Park Shelton, which was originally the Wardell Hotel, named after Fred Wardell of the Eureka Vacuum Company. When Diego … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgueil, Cabernet Franc, Domaine de L'Oubliee, France, Loire Valley, Merci La Vie, Xavier Courant | Leave a comment

How to Spend an Anniversary

Posted on November 23, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I would like to think of my Bride and I as romantics, well let me tell you how we spent our last anniversary. We were over-dressed in our gymnasium sweat suit attire at a recycling center, which in my youth … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine, Dining | Tagged Alain Jaume & Fils, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Grand Veneur, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

The Graduation Dinner Continues

Posted on November 19, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It was fun watching our grandson indulge in one of his grandfather’s quirky enjoyments. I would venture to say that most teenagers don’t go out on a regular basis for fine dining, in fact over the years, we have discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chateau Maucoil, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Coombsville, Dolce, Far Niente, France, Grenache, Late Harvest, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Nickel & Nickel, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah | Leave a comment