Tag Archives: France

September Again

Posted on September 24, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Some of you must be incredulous that birthdays are celebrated every month either here or at another home. With a large family, no month has been missed out on, so it is just easier to get together once a month, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barefoot, California, Chablis Premier Cru, Chardonnay, France, Kirkland Signature, Sonoma County, White Zinfandel | 2 Comments

A Crush

Posted on September 16, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I have carried a secret crush, maybe not so secret crush for Sophia Loren, almost all of my life, and let us say I aspire big. Ever since I was a kid and dragged along by my parents to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bieler Per & Fils, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Cinsault, Consilience, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Rolle, Santa Barbara County, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Vermentino | 3 Comments

Kind of

Posted on August 27, 2016 by thewineraconteur

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” was penned by the cleric Charles Caleb Colton. This kind of described the night, a while ago. Went to the cinema and saw another of the films in the new generation of Star … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bianchetta, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, France, Glera, Glera Lunga, Italy, Le Grand Courtage, Mionetto, Nuits St. George, Perera, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Nero, Prosecco, Prosecco de Treviso, Trevigiana, Ugni Blanc, Veneto, Verdiso | Leave a comment

Two French Wines

Posted on August 23, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While my Brother-in-Law and I were still strolling around Elie Wine Company searching for some more wines, we had the chance to chat with Elie some more and he is a font of wine knowledge, especially about the wines of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Sainte Barbe, France, Gamay, Gamay de Bouze, Gamay de Chaudenay, Gamay Freau, Macon-Burgy, Maconnaise, Terres Rouge, Thurissey, Vire-Clesse | 2 Comments

Goodfellow’s

Posted on August 17, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I know that most people when they see that word would immediately think of the 1990 film GoodFellas. I am also sure that was the thought behind the naming of an Italian restaurant that is right downtown in the Lake … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Caricature, Chardonnay, Domaine Pascal & Mireille Renaud, France, Lodi, Macon-Vi, Maconnaise | 2 Comments

Back to Woods

Posted on August 15, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The entire island of Mackinac is considered a resort and consequently it is much more laid back. There are a couple times of the year when it may get dressy, because of political or business meetings, but the most part, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Burgundy, California, Chardonnay, Cote de Nuits, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Dow's, Dutton Ranch, France, Louis Jadot, Mourisco Tinto, Pinot Noir, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Souzao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vosne-Romanee | 2 Comments

Sixth Reunion

Posted on August 9, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It is rather difficult to explain the group phenomenon that I am a part of, a fond passion for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School. We just celebrated the sixth get-together and it was great to see old friends and fondly … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, Barton & Guestier, California, Carmel Road, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, France, Loire, Monterey, Vouvray | 2 Comments

The Last Day of the Fair

Posted on August 5, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The Wyandotte Art Fair was finally coming to a close, but that meant another twelve hour day and the good news was that because I got there early I only had to walk six blocks to get to work. Another … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chenin Blanc, France, J. Moreau & Fils, Loire, Pine, Vouvray | 1 Comment

Wine Dotte Bistro

Posted on August 1, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The second day of the Wyandotte Art Fair and I was getting my sea-legs back, after working a twelve plus hour day, and I was out of practice. On the second day I only had to work an eight hour … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarinho, Albarino, Chateau Moncontour, Chenin Blanc, France, Jose Limeres, Licia, Loire, Pineau de la Loire, Rias Baixas, Spain, Vouvray | 1 Comment

A Memory for Father’s Day

Posted on June 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

My Father was what they used to call a Man’s Man. He was a tough guy with a great smile and everybody noticed him when he walked into the room, and some people thought he looked like a gangster. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Eyquem, Cotes de Bourg, France, Malbec, Merlot | 2 Comments