Tag Archives: Italy

The First Night with Everyone

Posted on March 12, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Here we were in Las Vegas and trying to find someplace that everyone would enjoy. With the grandchildren getting older, there are all acquiring likes and dislikes about food, a rather common occurrence and one they could probably blame on … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Corvina, F.LLI Allegrini, Famiglia Pasqua, Garganega, Italy, Palazzo Della Torre, Passi Mento Bianco, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Veneto IGT, Veronese IGT | Leave a comment

One Silky, One Robust

Posted on February 28, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The last two wines that I tasted at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan were very diverse. One of the wines was from a lauded commune of the Haute Medoc and the other was from one of the least … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blason D'Issan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa Vinicola Botter, Chateau D'Issan, France, Italy, Malvasia Nera, Margaux, Merlot, Negroamaro, Primitivo, Puglia, Salento IGT, Verso Rosso | Leave a comment

Enrico Santini

Posted on February 26, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I had the pleasure to try two of Enrico Santini’s wines at my recent tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Enrico Santini grew up in the Bolgheri district of Tuscany, which is one of the newer wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon, Enrico Santini, I Montali, Italy, Merlot, Poggio al Moro, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tuscany | Leave a comment

Two from the Continent

Posted on February 22, 2018 by thewineraconteur

There I was trying some new wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia and I was just amazed at the range of wines that were being offered. With the use of the Coravin system the wines poured were all … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Barolo, Bodegas Eguren Reinares, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla VT, Eguren Ugarte, Italy, Monchiero Roche di Castiglione Falleto, Monchiero Vini, Nebbiolo, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

New Year’s Day 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by thewineraconteur

New Year’s Day is a quiet day around here normally. I have a quirky superstition that what ever one does on New Year’s Day is what one will do for the rest of the year. Hence, I try to only … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Belleruche, Brunello di Montalcino, Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Italy, M. Chapoutier, Marchesi Antinori, Pian delle Vigne, Rose, Sangiovese, Syrah | 2 Comments

A Holiday Luncheon

Posted on January 3, 2018 by thewineraconteur

One of my many colorful character Ms. Yoga was in town for the holidays and everyone wanted to see her and one way was to all meet for a lunch. The last time we all met for a Sunday dinner … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barnarda di Gattinara, Chardonnay, Gattinari, Italy, Kelerei Kurtatsch, Nebbiolo, Spanna, Sud Tirol, Travaglini Gattanri, Trentino-Alto Adige, Vespolina | Leave a comment

A Doctor in the House

Posted on December 20, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We are busting the buttons off of our shirts and blouses, as my Bride’s God-daughter is now a PHD. I wrote earlier about how we went to observe her defense of her doctorate thesis and I said it was all … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Baia Estate, Campagnia, Coda di Volpe Bianco, Feudi di San Gregoria, Greco Bianco, Greco di Tufo, Italy, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Rose | Leave a comment

Two Crisp Whites

Posted on November 20, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I found that I had a free Tuesday, so off I went to another wine tasting at D. Vine Fine Wines in Livonia, Michigan. This wine shop and wine bar tends to have a wine tasting class almost every Tuesday … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Cardeto, Chardonnay, Ex Anima, Gracietto, Italy, Monterey, Orvieto Classico, San Saba Vineyard, Trebbiano, Wrath Estate Winery | 5 Comments

Defense for a PHD

Posted on November 8, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Can we say that we are proud, to have a PHD in the family? Well we are and we attended a defense seminar for the degree by our niece. I consider myself fairly intelligent, but I got lost in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Banfi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cal Di Sasso, California, Chardonnay, Italy, Popcorn Cellars, Sangiovese, Tuscany | Leave a comment

Monet and Church

Posted on October 31, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The Detroit Institute of Arts had just opened up a new exhibit and we made an afternoon at this grand museum, one of the finest in the country. The exhibit of Claude Monet and Frederic Church showcased two distinct artists … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cavit Collection, Charmat Method, Glera, Italy, Lunetta, Prosecco | Leave a comment