Tag Archives: Italy

A Return to Capo’s

Posted on March 13, 2019 by thewineraconteur

“Hey, what’s with the food around here? A kid comes up to me in a white jacket, gives me a Ritz cracker, and uh, chopped liver, he says, ‘Canapes’. I said, uh, ‘can of peas, my ass, that’s a Ritz … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Australia, Barossa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, King of Prohibition, Lodi, Mourisco Tinto, Palazzo Della Torre, Peltier Winery & Vineyards, Port, Portugal, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Sousao, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Upper Douro, Veneto, Veronese IGT, Viognier, W. & J. Graham's | 1 Comment

P. F. Chang’s

Posted on March 9, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The last time that we were in Las Vegas, my Bride promised one of the grandsons that we would take them to P.F. Chang’s. I was totally surprised that none of the family in Vegas had ever eaten there. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarino, Bodegas Fillaboa, Galicia, Glera, Il Fresco, Italy, Prosecco, Rias Baixas, Spain, Spumante, Treviso-Veneto, Villa Sandi | Leave a comment

Another Day in Vegas

Posted on March 7, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Las Vegas is viewed by some as glamor and by others as Sin City, and by this point in my life, it is just another city. I have to admit that it was glamorous back in the day, I mean … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Belleruche, Campanile, Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, Delle Venezie DOC, France, Grenache, Italy, M. Chapoutier, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Sud Tirol, Syrah, Trivento | Leave a comment

Ricossa Antica Casa

Posted on March 1, 2019 by thewineraconteur

As much as I enjoy wine and everything that goes with it, there are times when I can not attend everything that I would like. At Fine Wine Source they were advertising that they were having a wine tasting with … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apassimento, Barbera, Cortese, Gavi, Italy, MGM Mondo del Vino, Piedmont, Ricossa Antica Casa | 3 Comments

Richards

Posted on February 24, 2019 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club was in a bit of a turmoil, as we had lost one of our standby restaurants. It is getting harder and harder to find a restaurant that has a private room, as most venues value cramming in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bronco Wine Company, California, Chardonnay, Chianti, Coastal Vines, Gabbiano, Italy, Sangiovese, Tuscany | 2 Comments

“It Certainly Is”

Posted on February 11, 2019 by thewineraconteur

“This is another fine mess you got me into” was all I could think, with a tongue firmly in the cheek as we were off to the cinemas. I grew up enamored with films and I loved them, but as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Bodega Tamari Reserva, Italy, Malbec, Mendoza, Mionetto, Prosecco, Prosecco de Treviso, Uco Valley | 3 Comments

Two from Podere Ciona

Posted on February 7, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Some of my earliest wine memories are of Italian wines, both commercial and home-made. Of course, that makes sense as I grew up in a mixed ethnic neighborhood, so most meals and beverages from the Mediterranean are like comfort food … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Chianti Classico, Gaiole, Italy, La Diacce, Merlot, Podere Ciona, Riserva, Rosso Toscano, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

January Wine Club Selections

Posted on January 28, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It is that wonderful time of the year, when the snow blowers are running on high, the thermostats have to be adjusted and water pipes have to be monitored. It is also the time of the month when I got … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Agricole Vallone, California, Foxglove, Italy, Negroamaro, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Puglia, Salento IGT, Varner Wines, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Cello

Posted on January 26, 2019 by thewineraconteur

It was a long time coming, but at Cello in downtown Howell, we met The Caller and his wife. There is no one that has missed this couple more than my Bride and I. Since they have both retired, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alessandro Berselli, Barolo, Chardonnay, Gardiz, Glera, Italy, L'Altro, Langhe, Piedmont, Pio Cesare, Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Tenuta Arbeta, Veneto | Leave a 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