Tag Archives: France

With The Caller Again at Arta’s

Posted on February 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is always a great evening when we can be with The Caller and his wife. He received the nom de plume of The Caller, from the early days of my writing this blog, as he was always sending me … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 12 e Mezzo Fashion Edition, Arnaud Lambert, Breze, Cabernet Franc, Clos Mazurique, Douro, France, Graham's Six Grapes, Italy, Loire Valley, Malvasia Bianca, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Puglia, Reserve Porto, Salento IGT, Saumur, Sousao, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Varvaglione 1921, Varvaglione Vigne & Vini srl, W&J Graham's | Leave a comment

A Tasting of Two White Graves

Posted on February 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is always fun with a bit of trepidation when my Bride accompanies me to our local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. While I think that they abide me, the enjoy when she comes along. After … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Chateau Carbonnieux, Chateau Ducasse, France, Grand Cru, Graves, Pessac-Leognan, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

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