Tag Archives: France

Champagne and Sparkling Wine for the New Year

Posted on January 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We were still tasting French Champagne at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. All the wines were from the House of Louis Roederer of Reims in 1776, and then later a nephew Louis Roederer took … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Anderson Valley, Brut, California, Champagne, Chardonnay, Cotes de Blanc, Cristal, France, L'Ermitage, Louis Roederer, Methode Traditionelle, Montagne de Reims, Pinot Noir, Reims, Roederer Estate, Vallee de la Marne | Leave a comment

Champagne to Ring in the New Year

Posted on December 30, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I had the chance to do a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan centering on Champagne. Champagne is that mysterious sparkling wine that gets bundled with all of its distant relatives. To be Champagne, the wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Champagne, Champagne Rose, Chardonnay, Chouilly, Collection 243, Cumieres, France, La Montagne, La Riviere, Louis Roederer, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Verzy | Leave a comment

Christmas Dinner 2023 with Two Raconteurs

Posted on December 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without The Wine Raconteur, Jr., a sobriquet that he gave himself, when he guest wrote a couple of articles for me. We met when I was posting a job at his college and he immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas Manzanos, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Louer Family, Manzanos Red Wine, Napa Valley, Port, Rioja, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Tempranillo, Vino Tinto | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source December 2023 Club Selections

Posted on December 18, 2023 by thewineraconteur

As everyone is getting ready for the Holiday Season, I had to make a stop at my local shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Once a month, I enjoy getting the curated wines that they select for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bestheim, California, Cave Vinicoe e Kietzenheim-Kaysersberg, Cremant D'Alsace, Dopff au Moulin Estate, France, Lodi, Methode Traditionelle, Peirano Estate Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, The Furst, The Heritage Collection | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving 2023 Part One

Posted on November 30, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Thanksgiving was originally created as a holiday in America by Abraham Lincoln to be celebrated on the last Thursday in the month of November, FDR attempted to change the date, but the populace created a backlash and the holiday went … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Chardonnay, Cote de Beaune, Domaine Albert Bichot, Famille Sichel, France, Haute Cote de Beaune, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sirius Bordeaux Blanc, Vielles Vignes de Chardonnay | Leave a comment

Le Garenne Cremant de Loire

Posted on November 12, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Most people probably think that wine writers are bombarded with samples of wines, that wineries and distributors throw at our feet for a few ounces of ink. Some writers may solicit wines with promises of rave reviews, I give people … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cremant de Loire, France, Le Garenne | Leave a comment

We Went to See “Aurora’s Sunrise”

Posted on November 6, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is amazing, for years I never saw an Armenian film, and now twice in one year. I use to have to find a way, to make a film Armenian, maybe an actor, a screenwriter, or a director. “Aurora’s Sunrise” … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages, Cru du Beaujolais, Domaine Passot Pere et Fils, France, Gamay, Les Rampaux, Maison Passot, Regnie | Leave a comment

Enjoying Some Wine During ArtPrize

Posted on October 31, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We started touring ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan the night before after having dinner as we wandered about. In the morning, we drove back downtown, to continue what we hadn’t seen the night before. We also made an excursion to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut Prestige, Brut Rose, Charmat Method, Clairette, Cotes de Ventoux, Cuvee des 3 Messes Basses, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Les Vignerons du Mont Ventoux, Mediterranee IGP, Rivarose, Royal Provence Rivarose Brut, Syrah, Ventoux, Vin du Pays | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections October 2023

Posted on October 22, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I am interrupting my flow of September stories to mention the wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. And no, I do not live there, nor do I work there, but I do enjoy my visits … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Domaine Jean-Christophe Mandard, Finger Lakes, Fox Run Vineyards, France, Gamay, Les P'tites Notes, Loire Valley, New York, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Seneca Lake, Touraine | Leave a comment

September 2023 Birthdays

Posted on October 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself. My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect. Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Charteau Marjosse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Domaine du Vieux, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Famille Joly, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Les Vieux Clos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Savennieres, Semillon, Syrah, Telegramme, Telegraphe, Vieux Telegraphe, Vignobles Brunier, Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant | 2 Comments