Tag Archives: France

Picking Up Some Wine

Posted on March 31, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Even though we took wine with us, my Bride wanted to stop and get some more wine, while we were down there. I guess it is the Big Sister Syndrome and she felt that it was the least we could … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aligote, Bonterra, Bourgogne Aligote, California, Cave Des Vignerons de Genouilly, Chardonnay, Cote Chalonnais, France | Leave a comment

Night One in Louisville

Posted on March 27, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We got up bright and early to get ready for our trip, last minute stuff to pack, coffee, breakfast and to read the newspaper; and I sometimes feel that I am the last person that still enjoys the feel of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Antle Vineyard, Big Sur Vineyards, Bordeaux, California, Chalone, Famille Sichel, France, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sirius Bordeaux Blanc | Leave a comment

Famille Sichel Bordeaux Blanc

Posted on February 18, 2020 by thewineraconteur

There are times when my Bride is the catalyst for a wine discovery, as she was at The Fine Wine Source. I sometimes think that I am tolerated, but she is the Queen, when she is with me, after all … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Famille Sichel, France, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sirius Bordeaux Blanc | 1 Comment

Two Distinct Chardonnays

Posted on February 16, 2020 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I were killing some time at The Fine Wine Source after the tasting with Tom Celani, as we were waiting for Tom to autograph the bottles. We wandered over to another tasting area and tried some other … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chablis Premier Cru, Chardonnay, Coombsville, Domaine Patrick Piuze, Failla, France, Les Minots, Napa Valley, Vaillons | 1 Comment

From Mendoza to Burgundy

Posted on February 8, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Some days the tastings at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan just never end, and I am not one to complain. I had just finished fourteen wines from Korbin Kameron and I was directed over to try a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Argentina, Bodega Carmelo Patti, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cotes de Nuits, Domaine Arnaud Mortet, France, Gevrey-Chambertin, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Mr. Lucky – Part Two

Posted on January 23, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Some of you may have thought that my reference to the movie with this name, might be too arcane, so you might remember the television show with John Vivyan and Ross Martin; or you may just think that I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Haut-Bergey, Chateau Tour Saint Christophe, Clos des Lunes, France, Grand Vin Blanc Sec, Graves, Les Terrasses de Saint Christophe, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Saint-Emilion, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 1 Comment

Mr. Lucky

Posted on January 21, 2020 by thewineraconteur

That is kind of how I feel, not that anyone would confuse me with Cary Grant, and I am not a gambler either. From the moment that I started writing this blog, I have gotten more into Social Media, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amelia Brut Rose, Barsac, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Coutet, Chateau Guirard, Cremant de Bordeaux, France, Le G de Chateau Guirard, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 1 Comment

Some Bubbles for the New Decade

Posted on January 19, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Well Barbara Walters did not come out of retirement to say “Good evening, I am Barbara Walters and this is 2020.” I think it would have been lost on the television viewing audience, but then I didn’t recognize anyone on … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bobal, Brut, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, France, Imperial Brut, JP Chenet, Mawby Sparkling, Methode Traditionelle, Michigan, Moet et Chandon, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, US | Leave a comment

New Year’s Eve 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, I can’t see this new decade surpassing “The Roaring Twenties” of the last century. New Year’s Eve is one of those holidays that my Bride prefers to have at the house. I mean periodically I think of how nice … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brunello, Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Lafite Rothschild, France, Italy, Merlot, Pauillac, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese Grosso, Terralsole, Tuscany | Leave a comment

Ms. Yoga and Christmas

Posted on January 13, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga came up for Christmas and we saw her before Christmas at the house and then we saw her again after Christmas and her son had come up from school to see his relatives as well. My Bride and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Coudray Montpensier, Chinon, France, Loire Valley | Leave a comment