Tag Archives: France

Amical

Posted on August 28, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I was going to call this article “Return to Amical,” but somehow, I have never written about this restaurant and I can’t understand why. I first learned about Amical back in 1994 after they opened up, from customers of mine … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Amado Sur, Argentina, Bonarda, Cotes du Rhone, Dauvergne Ranvier, France, Grenache, Malbec, Mendoza, Syrah, Trivento, Vin Gourmand | Leave a comment

Crystal Mountain

Posted on August 26, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Crystal Mountain is a resort in the northwest corner of the lower peninsula of Michigan and it is a year- round facility. It is not far from Traverse City and is a major ski resort in the winter and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | 2 Comments

Reunion 2017

Posted on August 16, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Woodrow Wilson Junior High School had their Seventh reunion and this one had Deja-vu written all over it. Most people have high school reunions, but in Southwest Detroit we celebrate our Junior High. I am not sure how many have … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bronco Wine Company, France, Loire Valley, Pouilly Fume, Quintessence, Sauvignon Blanc | 6 Comments

Iron Bay Restaurant

Posted on July 27, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Marquette, Michigan we were trying to find out about some restaurants that we haven’t tried and we were walking around the downtown area. There was a restaurant that we had enjoyed called L’Attitudes, but it had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cline Family Cellars, Coteaux du Verdon, Domaine de Valmoissine, France, IGP Var, Louis Latour, North Coast, Pinot Noir, Viognier | 1 Comment

A Pinot and a Meritage

Posted on July 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While I was still wandering around the wine department, I did some more exploring, after all who doesn’t like shopping for wine? I mean, not to boast, but if we drank a bottle a day, it would take about four … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Napa Valley, Nuits St. George, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | Leave a comment

Two New Wines

Posted on July 11, 2017 by thewineraconteur

As I have become more and more in semi-retirement mode, I guess the concept of dialing down on expenses is becoming apparent. I seem to be going to wine shops with less frequency and that is not fun, but then … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Italy, Kirkland Signature Series, Malbec, Merlot, Pauillac, Sangiovese | Leave a comment

Café Felix

Posted on July 9, 2017 by thewineraconteur

In this very busy lifestyle that has become the norm, one is always heading from one destination to the next without taking the time to just admire the location. That is usually the case when we go to Ann Arbor … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Appellation d'Originene Protegee, Clairette, Clairette de Die, Domaine Felines Jourdan, France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Picpoul, Picpoul de Pinet, Piquepoul, Poulet & Fils, Tradition Methode Dioise Ancestrale | Leave a comment

Dinner at the Dotte

Posted on July 7, 2017 by thewineraconteur

After our river cruise, the four of us went to have dinner at the Wine Dotte Bistro. I have had many lunches there, but it was the first time to have dinner there. I really enjoy the name of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chateau de Sancerre, France, Loire Valley, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment

The Finale

Posted on May 26, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Continuing the theme of music concerning the wines of Domaine Sainte Cecile du Parc we have the finale of the evening. Since Sainte Cecile is the Patron Saint of Music, it is only proper. The wine tasting at D.vine Fine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cinsault, Coteaux du Languedoc, Domaine Sainte Cecile du Parc, France, IGP Pays de Caux, Languedoc-Roussillon, Mouton Bertoli, Sonatina, Syrah | Leave a comment

Two “Notes”

Posted on May 24, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Continuing on with my notes about Domaine Sainte Cecile du Parc wines that I enjoyed at a wine tasting and the musical notations that the wine evokes from their patron Saint namesake. Sainte Cecile is for music and most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Domaine Sainte Cecile du Parc, France, IGP Pays de Caux, Merlot, Note d'Orphee, Notes Franches, Syrah | Leave a comment