Tag Archives: Garnacha

Three Stellar Reds

Posted on February 10, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes I have to pinch myself, to make sure that I am alive and not dreaming when I go to a tasting at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. After a tasting of a group … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Castillo Ygay, Dominus Estate, Finca Ygay, Garnacha, Graciano, Gran Reserva Especial, La Plana, Marques de Murrieta, Mazuelo, Napa Valley, Napanook, Petite Verdot, Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Christmas Dinner 2023 with Two Raconteurs

Posted on December 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without The Wine Raconteur, Jr., a sobriquet that he gave himself, when he guest wrote a couple of articles for me. We met when I was posting a job at his college and he immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas Manzanos, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Louer Family, Manzanos Red Wine, Napa Valley, Port, Rioja, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Tempranillo, Vino Tinto | Leave a comment

Dinner at San Chez Bistro

Posted on November 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Our last night in Grand Rapids for our little getaway and a chance to be a tourist, we enjoyed a dinner of tapas at San Chez Bistro. We have been to Grand Rapids several times, but the last time I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Carinena, Garnacha, Grenache, La Perla del Priorat, Noster Inicial, Priorat, Spain | Leave a comment

September 2023 Birthdays

Posted on October 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself. My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect. Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Charteau Marjosse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Domaine du Vieux, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Famille Joly, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Les Vieux Clos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Savennieres, Semillon, Syrah, Telegramme, Telegraphe, Vieux Telegraphe, Vignobles Brunier, Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant | 2 Comments

Manzanos 1955

Posted on August 18, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Imagine my delight when I was in my local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, and it was the first time, that I ever had a wine, one year younger than myself. I have had a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Manzanos, Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, Garnacha, Grenache, Red Wine, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo | 3 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – July 2023

Posted on July 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Is there anything better than stopping off at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan? There may be, but for mere mortals, the options aren’t as easy to achieve. Some days, I can run in and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Breca, Breca Rose, Calatayud, California, Clarksburg, Criss Cross, Durif, Garnacha, Garnacha de Aragon, Grenache, Lange Twins Winery and Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Spain, Vino del Sol | 2 Comments

Argiolas and Two IGT Wines

Posted on June 5, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Antonio Argiolas was concluding his wine tasting presentation at The Royce wine bar in Downtown Detroit. In the old days IGT would have had people shy away, thinking it was mere “table wine” until things changed dramatically in Italy. Now … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Argiolas, Bovale Sardo, Cannonau, Cardanera, Carignan, Carignane, Carignano, Garnacha, Grenache, Isola dei Nurachi IGT, Malvasia Nera, Sardinia, Turriga | Leave a comment

Argiolas Featuring Monica and Cannanou Grapes

Posted on June 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It was an interesting wine tasting conducted by Antonio Argiolas representing Argiolas wines of Sardinia. The tasting was being held at The Royce, a wine bar in Downtown Detroit. Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Ocean and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Argiolas, Bovale Sardo, Cannonau, Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, Carignan, Carignane, Carignano, Carinena, Costera, Garnacha, Grenache, Monica, Monica di Sardegna DOC, Muristellu, Perdera, Sardinia | Leave a comment

Two From La Rioja Alta S.A.

Posted on February 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I have had a love affair with Rioja for the last fifty years and I think they are well aware of it at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I mean back when I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Garnacha, Graciano, Gran Reserva 904, Grenache, La Rioja Alta S.A., Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja, Rioja Orientale, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo, Vina Ardanza Reserva | 1 Comment

A Rioja Reserva and a Campo de Borja

Posted on April 15, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It is always a great time when I am at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I was attending a special wine tasting that was set up for an Instagram blogger that I had originally … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Bodegas Campo Viejo, Campo de Borja, Domecq Bodegas, Garnacha, Graciano, Grenache, Mazuelo, Pernod Ricard, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment