Tag Archives: French Colombard

Valentine’s Day at Home

Posted on February 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Sundays for the last year have been quiet stay at home days, of course for the last almost a year, every day has been a stay-at-home day. Sundays have become rather structured, regardless if it is a holiday or not … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arinto, Broadbent Selection, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Korbel, Loureiro, Minho, Pederna, Pinot Noir, Portugal, Trajadura, Vinho Verde | Leave a comment

Father’s Day 2020

Posted on June 30, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Historically, Father’s Day is normally a quiet affair and even more so this year. Fathers appreciate being acknowledged and a dinner is nice. Some men golf, and I haven’t golfed since my college days, I sometimes think that Ben Hogan … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bernardus Winery, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Korbel, Methode Champenoise, Monterey County, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Memorial Day Weekend 2020

Posted on May 27, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Suppose they gave a war and nobody came. Then war will come after you.” Is often attributed to Bertolt Brecht as he wrote about the rise of the Democratic Socialist Party of Germany after the First World War and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barton & Guestier, Cabernet Franc, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, France, French Colombard, Korbel, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Pinot Noir, Saint-Emilion | Leave a comment

Copper & Kings

Posted on October 19, 2019 by thewineraconteur

While in Louisville, we went to a distillery. Now, before you think that I am going to start writing about Bourbon, and I may have once or twice, Copper & Kings produces American Brandy, manufactured in Bourbon barrels and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brandy, California, Central Coast, Central Valley, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Kentucky, Muscat of Alexandria, Vidal Blanc | Leave a comment

Brunch in a Bank

Posted on September 23, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Most of the time when I am in my bank, I get a cookie or two, but it was my birthday weekend or maybe birthday month and we ate at The Fed. We were going to meet our son and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bronco Wine Company, Brut Cuvee, California, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Coastal Vines, French Colombard | 1 Comment

The Best Laid Plans

Posted on December 30, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Tradition has it, that we have a brunch on Christmas Day at my Mother-in-Law’s house and everyone eventually gets there. The snow had kind of abated, but there was still some more coming down, but the travel time was not … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Duckhorn Vineyards, French Colombard, Howell Mountain, Korbel, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Oh, Canada

Posted on July 5, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We had a peaceful and serene way to celebrate Canada Day, while technically staying in the United States. We took a two-hour river tour on the Detroit River with another couple. The Diamond Jack’s company has a couple of boats … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Belle Ambiance Family Vineyards, Bronco Wine Company, California, Coastal Vines, French Colombard, Pinot Grigio | Leave a comment

Sanders Family Winery

Posted on February 3, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The last time I was in Las Vegas, I tried to get some Nevada wine to try with no success and I thought it would be interesting to try some wine from this state. So, before I left for Las … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged American, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, French Colombard, Harmony, Merlot, Nevada, Pahrump, Pahrump Valley Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Ruby Port, Sanders Family Winery, Serenity, Symphony, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Bubbles For All

Posted on January 6, 2017 by thewineraconteur

When you get a group of people together even for New Year’s Eve, there will be no consensus of what sparkling wine is best. Everyone has different tastes and there really is no one-size-fits-all, in fact that is true for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barefoot Bubbly, California, Champagne, Champagne Pommery, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Chenin Blanc, France, French Colombard, Korbel, Methode Champenoise, Pink Moscato, Pinot Noir, Reims | Leave a comment

The Grand Café

Posted on March 12, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Most people that go to Las Vegas stay on The Strip and then there are smaller groups that wish to stay in Old Las Vegas in the downtown area. In the old days I liked The Strip and if I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, California, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Korbel, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Trinity Oaks | Leave a comment