Tag Archives: Grenache

Zinc Brasserie & Wine Bar

Posted on February 11, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The other day at an affair, I was talking to another couple and we were discussing wine, as if you were surprised. The other thing we were talking about is restaurants, another popular subject for me. We were remembering several … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bandol, Bobal, Carignan, Castilla La Mancha, Cinsaut, Domaine Tempier, Finca Sandoval, France, Grenache, Manchuella, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Spain, Syrah, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Smacznego

Posted on November 17, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Smacznego is the Polish version of Bon Appetit and it was pronounced to us by our waitress at Amadeus restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We met “The Caller” and his charming wife for dinner the other night. Amadeus calls themselves … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Carignan, Cotes du Rhone, Domaine de la Bastide, France, Furmint, Grenache, Malbec, Mendoza, Shiraz, Tokay Aszu, Trivento | 2 Comments

A Great Way to Celebrate His Own Birthday

Posted on November 1, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I often write about conversations and people that I meet, because of wines, and my newest cast of characters will be called Mr. Fitness. Through mutual friends we became friends through Social Media. He is a fine young man, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Chateau Lafitte-Rothschild, Domaine Bory, France, Grenache, Languedoc-Roussillon, Medoc, Pauillac, Rivesaltes | 4 Comments

French Wines at the Extravaganza

Posted on October 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There was just so much to enjoy at this past Culinary Extravaganza benefiting the Culinary Arts Program at Schoolcraft College. The food was delicious, think of three hours of different tapas being served, in fact there was a new tapas … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albert Bichot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chablis, Chardonnay, Chateau Cantenac, Chateau de Rayne Vigneau, Chateau Morgues du Gres, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Costieres de Nimes, Cote d'Or, Cremant de Bourgogne, Domaine Berthet-Rayne, France, Grenache, Joseph Mellot, La Chatellenie, Les Vaucopins, Loire Valley, Merlot, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Saint-Emilion, Sancerre, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah | Leave a comment

“Sharing the Rough”

Posted on September 26, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I live in the Detroit area, not exactly the cinematic center of the Universe, so when I had a chance to attend the premier of a movie, I jumped at the chance. “Sharing the Rough” is a documentary film that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Coteaux du Languedoc, Domaine de Nizas, France, Grenache, Languedoc-Roussillon, Liberty Creek Winery, Mourvedre, Syrah | 2 Comments

Grenache Day

Posted on September 18, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Wine Lovers Calendar has listed October 18 as Grenache Day. Grenache is found around the world, but seems to thrive in Spain, France, Sardinia, the United States of America and Australia. It is known by many names such as … Continue reading →

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Wine at California Pizza

Posted on August 13, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I will let you into a poorly kept secret, that is, I like wines, and I tend to look for them where ever we go. I also like to eat, and if one follows my writings even periodically, you will … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Belleruche, California. Coppola, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, M. Chapoutier, Pinot Grigio, Rosso & Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah | Leave a comment

The Fusion in Frankfort, Michigan

Posted on July 26, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I got another chance to tag along with my Bride as we were going to another board meeting and this time it was going to be out near the wine country of Michigan and I was excited. We got there … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Louis Bernard, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

If it is February it is Time for Birthdays

Posted on February 24, 2015 by thewineraconteur

February rolled around and it was time to celebrate the birthday recipients for the month, as is our usual custom. We thought that we may have had to delay the good times, because of the potential inclement weather, but once … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blai Ferre Just, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Carinyena, Catalan, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Folset, Garnacha, Grenache, La Crema, Mos del Billo vineyard, Ona, Priorat, Riesling, Robert Mondavi, Sonoma Coast, Spain, Syrah | 4 Comments

Embers in Summerlin

Posted on February 4, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Our first night in Las Vegas and we were trying to get together with our children and grandchildren, and since we were staying in Summerlin we went to a restaurant near all involved. Embers is wonderfully close to where we … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA, Demure, Desparada, Glera, Grenache, Italy, Mourvedre, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Prosecco, Red Wine, Sangiovese, Syrah, Zonin | Leave a comment