Tag Archives: Graciano

Tank Garage Dinner-Final Courses

Posted on July 15, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Tank Garage Winery sent me some four bottles to sample and to review, and some people would have just enjoyed them when they received them. I remember doing a virtual wine tasting and at least one of the reviewers admitted … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Dopamine, Graciano, Malbec, Merlot, Red Blend, Red Wine, Syrah, Tank Garage Winery, Tempranillo, Wild Eyes | Leave a comment

A Casual First Day in Vegas

Posted on May 12, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Our first day in Las Vegas was a rather quiet day, much different from what most people envision a trip to Vegas to be, and much different, even from my early days. We were still maintaining Detroit time as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged CVNE Cune, Graciano, Gran Reserva, Italy, Mazuelo, Pinot Grigio, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Santa Margherita, Spain, Sud Tirol, Tempranillo, Trentino-Alto Adige, Valdadige DOC | Leave a comment

Two from Marqués de Murrier

Posted on January 16, 2021 by thewineraconteur

With all that is going on, and since so many places have been shut down, if I can I try to make it a point to stop at my local wine shop to help in my small way at The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Castillo Ygay, Finca Yguay, Garnacha, Graciano, Gran Reserva Especial, La Plana, Marques de Murrieta, Mazuelo, Rioja, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Chili and Rioja

Posted on April 26, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Major Clipton: “Are they both mad? Or am I going mad? Or is it the sun? Another day in someone’s version of utopia and we are making the most of it. I have been in a funk, but I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Graciano, Marques de Riscal, Mazuelo, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

February Birthdays 2020

Posted on February 20, 2020 by thewineraconteur

For any of you that even casually read these articles, you have noticed that once a month, we all get together to celebrate all of the birthdays within the month for the immediate family. There are some aberrations to this … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alavesa, Arcturos, Artuke Bodegas y Vinedos, Black Star Farms, Dry Riesling, Graciano, Michigan, Old Mission Peninsula, Pies Negros, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo | 1 Comment

When Its Least Expected

Posted on January 16, 2019 by thewineraconteur

There was an old television show in black and white called Candid Camera and I purloined the title from their song. Periodically I am surprised when I get gifts, I give out gifts, especially in the Christmas season, without a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barolo, Graciano, Italy, Marques de Riscal, Mazuelo, Nebbiolo, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo, Vietti Castiglione | 2 Comments

Two Marquises

Posted on November 5, 2018 by thewineraconteur

In the United States, peerage ranking is not really taught, so suffice it to say that a Marquis is a nobleman below a Duke, but above an Earl or a Count. The most famous Marquis known in the United States … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Crianza, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Marques de Caceres, Marques de Riscal, Mazuelo, Rioja, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo | 2 Comments

Aerie

Posted on September 3, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Aerie is the most fitting name for a restaurant that sits atop the Tower at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. While the resort sounds like it should be in Traverse City, it is actually a bit north of there … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bronco Wine Company, CVNE Cune, France, Graciano, Gran Reserva, Loire Valley, Mazuelo, Pouilly Fume, Quintessence, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Back to Grape Street

Posted on February 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

A little free time while in Las Vegas we went to Downtown Summerlin which is a quaint outdoor shopping mall anchored by some large department stores and the usual mix of specialty stores that one can find anywhere in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Graciano, Miner Family Winery, Naggiar Vineyards, Ontanon, Paso Robles, Rioja Reserva, Sierra Foothills, Spain, Steinbeck Vineyards, Tempranillo, Viognier | Leave a comment

Christmas Day

Posted on January 2, 2017 by thewineraconteur

For everyone that celebrates Christmas, while the holiday is so special, it is also hectic. For those that are having big dinners at their home, it is an all-day affair of cleaning and cooking. For others, it is traveling to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Cook's California Champagne, CVNE Cune, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Mazuelo, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Rioja Reserva, Tempranillo | Leave a comment