Tag Archives: France

An Evening in Petoskey

Posted on October 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally got around to having dinner. We ended up at Beacon Bistro where we ate before, in fact at the same table overlooking the water and some of the highway. We had tried for the second time to try … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, Charmat Method, France, Glera, Italy, Le Garenne, Loire Valley, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Reverdy Estates, Rose, Sancerre, Sentio, Veneto, Verdigny, | Leave a comment

An Afternoon in Petoskey

Posted on October 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

After lunch while we were still in the downtown area of Petoskey, the autumn sun was out and beating down on us. There is a magic number of ten-thousand steps which is a mantra, and my Bride’s watch keeps track … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Domaine Serge Laporte, Dominique et Janine Crochet, France, Les Boursicottes, Les Caillotes, Loire, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Terre Blanches | Leave a comment

A Morning of Shopping in Petoskey

Posted on October 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

If you have never been up north in the lower peninsula of Michigan, you have missed a wonderful treat. After a quick breakfast we began our traditional walk in the downtown district of Petoskey. If you kind of use the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Chablis, Chardonnay, Domaine Jean-Louis Mothe, France | 1 Comment

Up North Again

Posted on October 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I am finally getting ready to discuss our little getaway back in August, that my Bride always ties into my birthday, which is OK, as the celebratory season keeps getting longer. I also don’t like announcing to the world that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beaujolais-Villages, Brut, Chardonnay, Charles Ninot, Chenas, Famille Piffaut, France, Gamay, Languedoc, Methode Traditionelle, Stephane Aviron, Vielles Vignes | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – October 2026

Posted on October 10, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was a pleasant trip to go visit The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up the Wine Club selections that are curated by the owner and his staff. It is always a trip to look forward to, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Chateau Haut-Batailley, Cyrogrillo,, France, Italy, Korbin Kameron, La Bioca, Langhe, Manzoni Bianco, Massa Vineyard, Medoc, Merlot, Moonbeam, Pauillac, Piedmonte, Rossese Bianco, Serralunga d'Alba | Leave a comment

My Official Birthday Dinner

Posted on September 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally go to the destination of the evening to actually celebrate my seventy-second birthday. It was a day early, but I was accommodating my Bride who had planned a girls-outing, with my blessing. Her one cousin was accompanying us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Buissoonier, Burgundy, C. da Silva, Cave des Vignerons de Buxy, Chardonnay, Cote Chalonnais, Dalva, France, La compangnie de Burgondie, Montagny, Portugal, Presidential, Sousao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vintage Porto | 2 Comments

Seventy-two Times Around the Sun

Posted on September 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, seventy-two doesn’t seem that old nowadays, or maybe I am just placating myself. Maybe it is because I do know that I am no longer a spring chicken, but I keep going. Some people try to hide the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apremont Vineyard, Chambery, Domaine Jacky Marteau, Domaine Marc Portaz, France, Jacquere, Le Coeur de la Reine, Loire Valley, Martin-Cot, Molette de Montmelian, Sauvignon, Savoie, Touraine | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – September 2026

Posted on September 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was pure pleasure to stroll into The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, because for the last couple of weeks, I had basically been seeing my internist, with a side trip to the oral surgeon to have a wisdom … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alentejo, Blanco, Branco, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clos Rene, France, Gambler's Ghost, Lake County, Malbec, Merlot, North Coast, Petit Verdot, Pomerol, Portugal, Quinta do Paral, Sonoma County, Vidigueira | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – August 2026

Posted on August 20, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Every month, for sure, I stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the two club selections. There is always a wine from the Old World and one representing the New World, plus additional advantages for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Howell Mountain, Merlot, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Passion Terroirs, Pont du Rhone, Red Wine Blend, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Rose, St. Helena, Syrah, Vincenza | 5 Comments

A Visit to the Michigan Heroes Museum

Posted on August 17, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We both like museums and history, not to mention meals with wine. My Bride has mentioned the museum often to one of her friends and off we went to Frankenmuth, Michigan for a nice day trip. We have covered Frankenmuth, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanc, Bodegas Ego, Coteaux du Giennois, Cuvee Alice Berthier, France, Goru-Organic, Goru-Verde, Jumilla, Loire, Mary Taylor Wine, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain | Leave a comment