Tag Archives: France

August 2021 Club Selections

Posted on August 26, 2021 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite outings is going to The Fine Wine Source, my local wine shop and getting the two wine bottles that are the monthly wine club choices. That is a great perk for the club members and for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Gabarre, Columbia Valley, France, Luke Wines, Merlot, Rose, Syrah, The Companion, Wahluke Slope, Washington | Leave a comment

Brunch at The Daxton

Posted on August 18, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We try to make a day of it, if we can, a date day. Somehow, I ended up with the lion’s share of the shopping and that is not how it usually works out. Of course, my Bride goes shopping … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "Unique", Dalaille, Domaine du Salvard, France, Italy, Langhe DOC, Nebbiolo, Nebbiolo Langhe DOC, Perbacco, Piedmont, Sauvignon Blanc, Val de Loire IGP, Vietti, Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France, Vin du Pays | Leave a comment

Amore da Roma

Posted on August 2, 2021 by thewineraconteur

You have to realize that I am an old dinosaur especially about old haunts in Detroit, which has always been my stomping ground. Some of the restaurants in Detroit were legendary and are part of the history of the town. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, France, Louis Latour, Maconnaise, Maison Louis Latour | Leave a comment

The Rugby Grille

Posted on July 23, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were still aimlessly wandering in downtown Birmingham, albeit shopping in the summer sun. While Noel Coward may not have coined the expression, it still rings true when one is shopping in a downtown setting “Mad Dogs and Englishmen go … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Colombard, Domaine des Cassagnoles Blanc, France, Germany, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, Mosel, Riesling, Weingut St. Urbans-Hoff | Leave a comment

The Daxton Hotel

Posted on July 21, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The other day we were out shopping in the city of Birmingham. Which has a charming downtown area, and one could walk around, shop, dine and drink. My perfect environment for a leisurely day out. We even did some shopping … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bernard Fouquet, Cantine Umberto Bortolotti, Chenin Blanc, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Cuvee de Silex, Domaine des Aubuisieres, France, Glera, Italy, Loire Valley, Prosecco di Conegliano-Vadobbiadene, Prosecco Superiore, Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Vouvray | Leave a comment

Domaine la Sobilane Rivesaltes

Posted on July 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

At my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, I encountered a wonderful treat on one of my visits. You may have noticed that I stop there frequently, but I am used to the concept of customer service, an idea … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Domaine la Sobilane, France, Grenache Noir, Languedoc-Roussillon, Rivesaltes, Roussillon | 2 Comments

Wine Club July 2021

Posted on July 17, 2021 by thewineraconteur

My local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source issued their two selections for the month. I am proud to say that this fine institution probably survived during the economic upheaval of the last almost two years by our harridan’s fiats, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Airfield Estates, Bombshell, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Gamay, La Vignette, Malbec, Merlot, Red Blend, Rose, Syrah, Thierry Delauney, Touraine, Washington, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

Two Summer Wines

Posted on July 7, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There are days when I walk into my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and every wine is a winner. Actually, that is every time I stop in, because they don’t carry the usual run-of-the-mill wines that are found … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, France, Grand Reserve, Grenache, Ixsir Winery, La Plage, La Vidaubanaise, Lebanon, Les Maitres de la Vidaubanaise, Merlot, Mourvedre, Rose, Rose du Var IGP, Syrah | Leave a comment

En Primeur Reds – Part Two

Posted on July 5, 2021 by thewineraconteur

If I was this excited just tasting a selective sample group of En Primeur wines, if and when the world opens up again properly, those lucky souls that will be there, will be in Seventh Heaven. I have read and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blason D'Issan, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ferriere, Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, France, Graves, Margaux, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

Father’s Day Dinner 2021

Posted on July 1, 2021 by thewineraconteur

My Bride always makes sure that I am remembered on Father’s Day, and half the time, even though I usually select the gifts for me, I tend to forget. She also claims that I am a very expensive habit, high … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Latour, France, Les Forts de Latour, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment