Tag Archives: France

A Couple of Phone Calls from The Caller

Posted on October 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Over the course of these articles, I have kept the cast of characters to a minimum, though in reality, this Raconteur has met and knows some very colorful characters. The one cast member that gets the most attention is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarinho, Albarino, Carignan, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, Domaine de Paris, France, Galicia, Grenache, Paco & Lola, Rias Baixas, Rosalia de Castro, Soc. Coop. Arousana, Southern Rhone, Spain, Syrah, vieilles vignes | Leave a comment

We Are Going to “Chewing Gums”

Posted on October 13, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Ciungan’s Shrimp House was a mainstay in the downriver area of Detroit for years. Though a lot of people thought it was a Chinese name, the family was Romanian and it was pronounced “Chun-gan,” but a lot of people that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux. Semillon, Chateau la Tourette de la Louviere, France, Graves, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sec | Leave a comment

My Last Notes on the Culinary Extravaganza 2014

Posted on October 9, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes it feels that I have the attention span of a gnat when it comes to writing about events and about wines. I try not to cover too much information in any one article anymore, since I am trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Banfi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Centine, Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Italy, Merlot, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Syrah, Terre de Causan, Toscana, Tuscany, Villa d' | Leave a comment

I Made it to Sixty – Dinner at Marais (Part Three)

Posted on September 23, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The dinner was progressing to the fourth course, and the Maitre’ D stopped by and we started to have a discussion about Foie Gras and wine. Since he felt that Foie Gras began in Bordeaux, he really entertained that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Botrytis, Chateau Partarrieu, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Domaine Berthet-Rayne, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Rhone Valley, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, Syrah | 2 Comments

I Made it to Sixty – Dinner at Marais (Part Two)

Posted on September 21, 2014 by thewineraconteur

You have to beg my indulgence to spread this dinner out as well as the articles, and there will be one more part, as the dinner was an indulgence and an experience. A “Chef’s Tasting” is a meal to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Cote de Beaune, Domaine Matrot, France, Meaursault | Leave a comment

I Made it to Sixty – Dinner at Marais (Part One)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Everyone is telling me that “sixty is the new forty” and that is fine, but I don’t feel any different. My hairline may have receded and as I like to say about my waist “that my horizons have expanded,” but … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Rose, Chenin Blanc, Cremant D'Alsace, Demi-Sec, Domaine D'Orfeuilles, France, Loire, Methode Champagne, Pineau de la Loire, Pinot Noir, Vouvray, Zinck | 4 Comments

An Afternoon Respite

Posted on September 1, 2014 by thewineraconteur

We just recently got back from a short trip to Columbus, Ohio. You may think it is reckless to have Michigan license plates on your car and venture into the city, but all was fine and it was a wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, La Crema, Malbec, Merlot, Premier Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion, Sonoma Coast | 4 Comments

“Wears Like a Pig’s Nose”

Posted on August 22, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Isn’t that a great way to advertise a product? Actually it was, at the beginning of the last century. It was the slogan for Finck’s Overalls, which curiously are still in existence, but now known by another label. The Finck … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Figeac, Claret, France, Merlot, Saint-Emilion | 2 Comments

A Couple of Glasses of Wine at Fleming’s

Posted on August 20, 2014 by thewineraconteur

There are times when we want to have a fast meal, and rather go to a fast food emporium or a quasi-fast food place; we will run over to Flemings Steak House. Here you can have quality food and if … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, Catalonia, Cava, Chardonnay, Cote Est Blanc, Cotes Catalanes, Domaine Lafage, France, Grenache Blanc, Josep Masachs, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeu, Marsanne, Mas Fi, Parellada, Spain, Xarel-lo | Leave a comment

A Lounge Singer at The Roostertail

Posted on August 16, 2014 by thewineraconteur

“I left my heart in San Francisco,” “Because of you,” ”Smile,” ”Stranger in Paradise,” “The shadow of your smile,” and “The good life” is some of the songs I think of, because Tony Bennett is coming to Detroit. Of course … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arbane, Champagne, Chardonnay, France, G.H. Mumm & Co., Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Reims | 2 Comments