Tag Archives: Graciano

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

Banda Azul

Posted on October 4, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Rioja wines were one of the first wines that I was touted towards when I first started learning about wines, if I wasn’t going to have a Medoc. I mention this because, I had just read an article by Thomas … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Banda Azul, Carignan, Crianza, Federico Paternina, Garnacha, Graciano, Grenache, Mazuelo, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo | 2 Comments

Lucy & The Wolf

Posted on July 28, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Lucy & The Wolf is next door to my favorite cobbler and artisan in Northville, Michigan. Lucy & The Wolf is one of the tapas style or small plate type of restaurants that are popping up here in the area … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Finca Yguay, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Marques de Murrieta, Mazuelo, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Sangria

Posted on July 8, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I am going to talk about a trip we made to the restaurant Sangria, and not the Summery blend of wine and fruit juices of the same name. I guess that is because I am not that keen on adulterated … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas Montecillo, Crianza, Graciano, La Rioja Alta S.A., Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo | 2 Comments