Tag Archives: Grenache Blanc

An Afternoon with Ms. Yoga

Posted on January 5, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It has been crazy trying to keep up since probably October, any semblance of a chronological order or sequence, so I am just going to write about wines without any time consequences. There is something called the “cloud” that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bieler Pere & Fils, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Cinsault, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence, Coteaux du Roy Rene, Counoise, Da Luca, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Louis Jadot, Moscato, Provence, Rolle, Sabine, Sicily, Sparkling Rose, Steel, Syrah, Vin de France, Vin de Table | Leave a comment

Enjoying Some Wine During ArtPrize

Posted on October 31, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We started touring ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan the night before after having dinner as we wandered about. In the morning, we drove back downtown, to continue what we hadn’t seen the night before. We also made an excursion to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut Prestige, Brut Rose, Charmat Method, Clairette, Cotes de Ventoux, Cuvee des 3 Messes Basses, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Les Vignerons du Mont Ventoux, Mediterranee IGP, Rivarose, Royal Provence Rivarose Brut, Syrah, Ventoux, Vin du Pays | Leave a comment

“A Taste of Monterey” Fall 2023

Posted on October 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The first club we ever joined was by accident, when we discovered “A Taste of Monterey” just before we were going to eat at the Sardine Factory at Cannery Row. At that time Michigan was a felony state for having … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Family Reserve, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache Blanc, Joulian Vineyards Ltd., Le Mistral, Marsanne, Merlot, Monterey, Pianetta Winery and Vineyard, Roussanne, Viognier, White Witch | Leave a comment

Two Graduations in One Day

Posted on July 1, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride’s godson graduated from college and we drove out to see the ceremony. After the ceremony, they announced that we all suffered in sweltering heat in at an arena, because they were concerned that it was safer than to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bieler Pere & Fils, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence, Coteaux du Roy Rene, Counoise, Cremant de Bordeaux, France, French Blue, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Malbec, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Provence, Rolle, Sabine, Syrah | Leave a comment

Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Les Demoiselles

Posted on June 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The Gods were smiling down on us, a we were enjoying wines from Chateau de la Font, du Loup along with winemaker and owner Anne Charlotte at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau de la Font du Loup, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Les Demoiselles de la Font du Loup, Mourvedre, Syrah | 2 Comments

Signature by la Font, du Loup

Posted on June 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

A great time for us to try some new and interesting wines at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. We were enjoying a tasting session with Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas, the grand-daughter of the founder … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau de la Font du Loup, Clairette, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Signature by la Font du Loup, Syrah, Viognier | Leave a comment

Anne Charlotte and Chateau de la Font, du Loup

Posted on June 9, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was having a special event of a wine tasting, featuring two female winemakers and I will discuss each of the women, their winery, and their wines in sequence. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourboulenc, Chateau de la Font du Loup, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Clairette, France, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne | 1 Comment

“Hello Dahling”

Posted on August 11, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We were going to meet our one son and his wife at Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro in Birmingham, Michigan, and it is a place that we have mentioned often and never gotten there, that is how life works, sometimes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Chardonnay, Famille Moutard, France, Grenache Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Les Vignerons du Terrassous, Moutard-Diligent, Rivesaltes, Roussillon | 2 Comments

Dinner at The Earle

Posted on October 3, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I was enjoying my day in the sun, I guess you can say. We really had no plans, but all was going well. My Bride was enjoying it as much as I was, which is a good thing. During our … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourboulenc, California, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Clairette, Clarksburg, France, Grenache Blanc, Joseph Drouhin, Les Vignerons du Mont Ventoux, Maconnaise, Montevina Wines, Pouilly-Fuisse, Terra d'Oro Winery, Trinchero Family Estates, Ventoux, Viognier | 1 Comment

NOVI Chophouse, Three Wines and The Caller

Posted on May 12, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The last time I was at the NOVI Chophouse it was in the Baronette Hotel, in Novi, it is now in the Crown Plaza Hotel, but still in Novi. The City of Novi has a curious history, especially about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Ambre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chateau Desmirail, Collovray & Terrier, Domaine de Rancy, Domaine Deaux Roches, France, Grenache Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, Macabeo, Macon-Villages, Maconnaise, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Rivesaltes, Vin Doux Naturel | Leave a comment