Tag Archives: France

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

Le Puy Rolland and Cuvee Hercule

Posted on June 15, 2023 by thewineraconteur

As were going to enjoy the last two wines poured by Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas of Chateau de la Font, du Loup where she is both owner and winemaker, at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau de la Font du Loup, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Cuvee Hercule, France, Grenache, Le Puy Rolland, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Les Demoiselles

Posted on June 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The Gods were smiling down on us, a we were enjoying wines from Chateau de la Font, du Loup along with winemaker and owner Anne Charlotte at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau de la Font du Loup, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Les Demoiselles de la Font du Loup, Mourvedre, Syrah | 2 Comments

Signature by la Font, du Loup

Posted on June 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

A great time for us to try some new and interesting wines at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. We were enjoying a tasting session with Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas, the grand-daughter of the founder … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau de la Font du Loup, Clairette, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Signature by la Font du Loup, Syrah, Viognier | Leave a comment