Tag Archives: France

Two from the Right Bank

Posted on December 11, 2020 by thewineraconteur

For ages the wines from the Medoc and Graves were the center of the world in Bordeaux. I recently had a chance to get some wines from the Fine Wine Source as one can now book a private tasting time … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Les Cruzelles, Convent des Jacobins, France, Lalande de Pomerol, Merlot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru | 5 Comments

The Annual Ladies Christmas Party 2020

Posted on December 9, 2020 by thewineraconteur

My Bride has had a Christmas Party for her lady friend’s way before I was on the scene and it is a given. Before she even does the Christmas Card list and Newsletter, she is planning the party. She had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, Cantine Bertoldi, Famille Sichel, France, Gran Passione, Italy, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Veneto Rosso IGT | Leave a comment

One Spanish, One French

Posted on December 3, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The joys of wine are that there is always something new to discover, you don’t have to go to the market and keep buying the same wine every week. At my local wine shop and wine club The Fine Wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Vina Hermenia, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau d'Alix, Crianza, France, Graves, Grenache, Medoc, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan, Rioja, Rioja Baja, Rioja Orientale, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Le G de Chateau Guiraud

Posted on November 27, 2020 by thewineraconteur

In the old days, some of the grand houses in Sauternes used to make a Bordeaux Blanc Sec for themselves and some of their friends, because all the interest was in the Sauternes and the Noble Rot that they successfully … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc Sec, Chateau Guirard, France, Le G de Chateau Guirard, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Another Raid on the Cellar

Posted on November 25, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I keep trying to raid the cellar, especially for one of a kinds and potential old wines, both of which can be iffy. So far, we have had five bottles that had seen better days, so that is not too … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanquette, Blanquette de Limoux, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, France, Languedoc, Mauzac, Methode Traditionelle, Night Flight, Noiret, Ohio, Rockside Vineyards, Sieur d'Arques | 2 Comments

November 2020 Wine Club Wines

Posted on November 21, 2020 by thewineraconteur

My local wine club, the Fine Wine Source just released the wines for November, and I am making sure that I write about them in a timely matter. Having a wine shop in Livonia, I guess was a brave gesture, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cambria Estate Vineyard and Winery, Chateau Ducasse, France, Graves, Medoc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley | Leave a comment

Some New French Wines to Taste

Posted on November 15, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I lament that the wine industry has had to change the way business is conducted, though from the reports that I have seen, wine consumption is up since the lockdown began. So many businesses have been closed for periods of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Montlandrie, Cotes de Bordeaux Castillon, Cotes de Castillon, Cotes du Rhone, Famille Perrin, France, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

Y is for Ygrec

Posted on November 11, 2020 by thewineraconteur

When I was a kid we used to hear “Y because we love you” on black and white television, unless you were among the very fortunate to have a color television set at home. I just had a chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", France, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

One More Birthday Dinner

Posted on November 7, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Every year for a series of months, I get to say that my Bride robbed the cradle and then for a series of months, I stay quiet. Do I like to tease? Of course, I do. If I don’t tease, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chinon, Couly-Dutheil, France, La Coulee Automnale, Loire Valley | 2 Comments

October 2020 Wine Club Selections

Posted on November 1, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The month is almost over and I am just getting to discuss the wines from my local club, the Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. I am happy to say, that I was concerned that with the lockdowns and everything … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau L'Eglise Saget, Clarksburg, France, Masterwines, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Tortoise Creek Wines | Leave a comment