Tag Archives: Grenache

Monterey Wine Club September 2022 Selections

Posted on September 16, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It must be September, because I just received a shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” which we started years ago, back when Michigan was still a felony state for out of state wine shipments. By accident, we walked into their … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Alicante Bouschet, Arroyo Seco, California, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Chateau Julien, Contra Costa County AVA, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache, Joseph's Blend, Kori Wines, KW Ranch & Highlands, Malbec, Mission Ranch Vineyard, Monterey County, Mourvedre, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Pinot Noir, San Antonio Valley AVA, Sandy Lane Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Ventana, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Vina Tondonia and Habemus

Posted on August 15, 2022 by thewineraconteur

There we were, my Bride was with me, for a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, but we were tempted with a couple of other wines as well. As I have stated, I think my Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Habemus, Haro, Italy, Lazio IGT, Mazuelo, R Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia, Red Wine, Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva, San Giovenale Agricola, Spain, Tempranillo, Vina Tondonia | Leave a 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

Fine Wine Source March 2022 Club Choices

Posted on March 24, 2022 by thewineraconteur

This has been the month for wine club selections, and I always look forward to my local shop, The Fine Wine Source, for their picks of the month. Every wine has been selected and curated by the owner of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Chateau de Calavon, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence, Donati Family Vineyards, France, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Paicines AVA, Provence, Syrah | Leave a comment

Chateau de Calavon

Posted on March 4, 2022 by thewineraconteur

While I was doing a tasting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Shop in Livonia, Michigan, I had a chance to try three wines from the same estate in a region that I have only written about four … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Chateau de Calavon, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence, France, Grenache, La Reserve, Syrah, Tradition de Calavon | 2 Comments

Valentine’s Day – Part Two

Posted on February 18, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Life is never quite how you plan it. We were going to go see the ice sculptures in downtown Plymouth and it would give us a day of exercise. One year, we went and it was so warm the sculptures … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Pratello di Bertola, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, France, Garda DOC, Grenache, Henri Gaillard, Italy, Mourvedre, Pinot Grigio, Pratello, Syrah | Leave a comment

Stufato di Frutti di Mare

Posted on January 29, 2022 by thewineraconteur

One day in one of my enjoyable trips to my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, I was just getting ready to leave and I got waylaid. Now I realize that it sounds peculiar that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas Alto Moncayo, California, Campo de Borja, Garnacha, Grenache, Lodi, Old Vine Zinfandel, Peirano Estate Vineyards, Spain, The Heritage Collection, Veraton, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Club Selections – January 2022

Posted on January 24, 2022 by thewineraconteur

This is the time of the year that one wants to cocoon in the house with the cold and snow, but The Fine Wine Source has their monthly Club Selections and that is worth getting all bundled up and braving … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alvarelhao, Alvarello, California, Central Coast, Fattoria il Muro, Fess Parker, Frontier Red, Grenache, Italy, Lot 211, Merlot, Rosso di Toscana, Sangiovese, Syrah, Violato, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey-December 2021

Posted on December 28, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It is that time of the year that we received our wine club shipment from A Taste of Monterey and we discovered the club by accident as we were wandering around the waterfront of Monterey, as we were going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Big Sur Vineyards, California, Grenache, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Port, Pot Belly Vintners, Souzao, Swan/828, Wrath Estate Winery | Leave a comment

Catching Up with The Caller at Dinner

Posted on November 24, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Attempting to get together with The Caller is harder than finding a smooth road in Michigan. Since, the moment that he and his charming wife both retired, they may have to hire a full time Social Secretary. We actually made … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Campo de Borja, Cortese, Franco Serra, Garnacha, Gavi, Grenache, Italy, Piedmont, Spain | Leave a comment