Tag Archives: France

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

Two Splits

Posted on October 18, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Splits, I am sure is a colloquial expression for a half-bottle of wine, and not a bowling term or a gymnastic pose that I am going to discuss. The half-bottles were much more prevalent years ago and I very seldom … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Jacques Blanc, Cotes du Rhone, Cuvee du Maitre, E. Guigal, France, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Syrah | Leave a comment

An Old and a Young White Burgundy

Posted on October 12, 2020 by thewineraconteur

It was the day of the Vertical Wine Tasting Dinner and we were as prepared as we were going to be. The house was clean and orderly, the dishes were all set and so were the glasses. We decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne Aligote, Cave Des Vignerons de Genouilly, Chardonnay, Cote Chalonnais, Cote d'Or, Domaine Larue, France, Saint-Aubin En Remilly Premier Cru | 2 Comments

Chateau Duhart-Milon 1998

Posted on October 10, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Having a special wine dinner for six is enough of a challenge, without all of the craziness that occurs here naturally. We had the good fortune of getting a mixed vertical case from one of our favorite wineries and when … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Duhart-Milon, France, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac | 2 Comments

With the Family

Posted on October 4, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I would venture to say that anyone that has a family, in the past six months has probably been a scofflaw, especially here in Michigan. I was not designed to spend my time hiding in the basement and most people … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Juvenal, Cotes de Ventoux, France, Gamay, Grenache, La Vignette, Les Ribes du Vallanat, Loire Valley, Malbec, Rose, Syrah, Thierry Delauney, Touraine, Ventoux | Leave a comment

Chateau du Glana Saint-Julien

Posted on September 20, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I guess I have stretched my Birthday celebration as long as possible, because we went out to formally make a date-night of it. I think that I am worse than a little kid at times, but actually, it is my … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau du Glana, Cru Bourgeois, France, Medoc, Merlot, Saint-Julien | 2 Comments