Tag Archives: Grenache

September 2023 Birthdays

Posted on October 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself. My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect. Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Charteau Marjosse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Domaine du Vieux, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Famille Joly, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Les Vieux Clos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Savennieres, Semillon, Syrah, Telegramme, Telegraphe, Vieux Telegraphe, Vignobles Brunier, Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant | 2 Comments

Fine Wine Source September 2023 Club Selections

Posted on September 17, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I am interrupting the flow of the wine tasting at Vertical Restaurant held by Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I am afraid that by the time the total amount of wines to reviewed is done, the month of September … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aligote, Barnard Griffin, Beaujolais, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Cote de Brouilly, Domaine de la Voute des Crozes, France, Gamay, Grenache, Melon de Bourgogne, Nicole Chanrion, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Wahluke Slope, Washington, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

Manzanos 1955

Posted on August 18, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Imagine my delight when I was in my local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, and it was the first time, that I ever had a wine, one year younger than myself. I have had a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Manzanos, Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, Garnacha, Grenache, Red Wine, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo | 3 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – July 2023

Posted on July 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Is there anything better than stopping off at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan? There may be, but for mere mortals, the options aren’t as easy to achieve. Some days, I can run in and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Breca, Breca Rose, Calatayud, California, Clarksburg, Criss Cross, Durif, Garnacha, Garnacha de Aragon, Grenache, Lange Twins Winery and Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Spain, Vino del Sol | 2 Comments

After Dinner at Bar Pigalle

Posted on July 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I had a wonderful time at the French Rosé wine tasting at Bar Pigalle. A rather new establishment, and between the bar and the kitchen, it appears that they are carving out a niche in the Midtown … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arbois vin Jaune, Chateau de Selle, Cinsault, Clair de Noirs Rose, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Rolet Pere et Fils, Domaines Ott, France, Grenache, Jura, Mourvedre, Savagnin, Syrah | Leave a comment

Dinner at Bar Pigalle

Posted on July 9, 2023 by thewineraconteur

After enjoying many wines at the tasting, we had made a reservation for dinner, as we had no idea what to expect from the dinner. I had originally called to ask if I could get a table in the bar … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beaujolais Grand Cru, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, Domaine de l'Ile Porquerolles, Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois, France, Gamay, Grenache, Les Rontay, Morgon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tibouren | Leave a comment

A Unique French Rosé Wine Tasting

Posted on July 5, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Through social media and assorted wine associates, I found out about a wine tasting at Bar Pigalle in Detroit. Detroit is undergoing a change, it is being rediscovered and areas that were once elegant and trendy, had become areas that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cassis, Charmat Method, Cinsault, Domaine du Bagnol, France, Grenache, IGP Pays de l'Herault, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Mourvedre, Muscat, Petit Manseng, Pinot Noir, Provence, Rose Frizant, Sauvignon | 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

A Taste of Monterey Club July 2023

Posted on June 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

A Taste of Monterey club shipment arrived and this was the first wine club we joined back on 10 February 2003, and we discovered them by happenchance as we were killing time, waiting for our lunch reservation at the famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Big Sur Vineyards, BSV Red, California, Carmel Valley, Grenache, Mesa Del Sol, Monterey, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Silvestri Vineyards, Syrah | Leave a comment

Le Puy Rolland and Cuvee Hercule

Posted on June 15, 2023 by thewineraconteur

As were going to enjoy the last two wines poured by Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas of Chateau de la Font, du Loup where she is both owner and winemaker, at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau de la Font du Loup, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Cuvee Hercule, France, Grenache, Le Puy Rolland, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment