Tag Archives: France

Another Fine Meal at Walloon Lake Inn

Posted on August 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that I always accuse my Bride of being repetitious in her selections, but I totally agreed that we had to have dinner while we were up north at the Walloon Lake Inn. It began as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beaujolais Grand Cru, France, Gamay, Julienas, La Prat, Vayolette | 1 Comment

A Family Get-together in Wine Country

Posted on July 25, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride was one of the conspirators behind the first “Sister’s Vacation” with spouses. They found a large cabin to rent at a year-round resort complex very close to Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas, one of the major wine centers … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Carignan, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Fleurs de Prarie, France, Grenache Noir, Languedoc, Mourvedre, Syrah | 2 Comments

Café Boulud in Toronto

Posted on July 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

As I said one of the joys of finding a fine dinner experience in Toronto, which should have been easy, was difficult, because it was Canada Day. My brain decided that the best chance of finding a nice dinner was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Castelnau de Suduiraut, Chardonnay, Chateau Suduiraut, Domaine Louis Moreau, France, Petit Chablis, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Tempranillo, Vina Bujanda | 4 Comments

A Day Enjoying “Justin’s Barbecue”

Posted on July 17, 2023 by thewineraconteur

While we were enjoying a day in Toronto, and it was on Canada Day, we had to find ways to be entertained. When I was a kid, I could speak Canadian fluently as my father was born in Hamilton, Ontario; … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Canada, Costieres de Nimes, France, Generations Blanc, Marsanne, Mas Carlot, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Pinot Gris, Roussanne, The Organized Crime, Viognier | 2 Comments

After Dinner at Bar Pigalle

Posted on July 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I had a wonderful time at the French Rosé wine tasting at Bar Pigalle. A rather new establishment, and between the bar and the kitchen, it appears that they are carving out a niche in the Midtown … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arbois vin Jaune, Chateau de Selle, Cinsault, Clair de Noirs Rose, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Rolet Pere et Fils, Domaines Ott, France, Grenache, Jura, Mourvedre, Savagnin, Syrah | Leave a comment

Dinner at Bar Pigalle

Posted on July 9, 2023 by thewineraconteur

After enjoying many wines at the tasting, we had made a reservation for dinner, as we had no idea what to expect from the dinner. I had originally called to ask if I could get a table in the bar … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beaujolais Grand Cru, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, Domaine de l'Ile Porquerolles, Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois, France, Gamay, Grenache, Les Rontay, Morgon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tibouren | Leave a comment

More French Rosé Wines at a Tasting

Posted on July 7, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Considering that we were outsiders among the regulars at Bar Pigalle for their casual wine tasting event, we eventually fit in, for sure my Bride did. I was just holding my own, as I have always drunk at my own … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau Morgues du Gres, Costieres de Nimes, France, Grenache Noir, L'Authentique, Loire, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Rhone, Sancerre, Syrah, Thomas Labaille | Leave a comment

A Unique French Rosé Wine Tasting

Posted on July 5, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Through social media and assorted wine associates, I found out about a wine tasting at Bar Pigalle in Detroit. Detroit is undergoing a change, it is being rediscovered and areas that were once elegant and trendy, had become areas that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cassis, Charmat Method, Cinsault, Domaine du Bagnol, France, Grenache, IGP Pays de l'Herault, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Mourvedre, Muscat, Petit Manseng, Pinot Noir, Provence, Rose Frizant, Sauvignon | Leave a comment

Two Graduations in One Day

Posted on July 1, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride’s godson graduated from college and we drove out to see the ceremony. After the ceremony, they announced that we all suffered in sweltering heat in at an arena, because they were concerned that it was safer than to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bieler Pere & Fils, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence, Coteaux du Roy Rene, Counoise, Cremant de Bordeaux, France, French Blue, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Malbec, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Provence, Rolle, Sabine, Syrah | Leave a comment

Wine Club Selections – June 2023

Posted on June 17, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I know that you will be surprised to find out that I stopped at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for two reasons. We bought a case of wine, that I haven’t even wrote about and at two different … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau La Gabarre, Clarksburg, France, Harken, Merlot, Monterey, Paso Robles, Rose | Leave a comment