Tag Archives: Kirkland Signature

A Chick Flick

Posted on June 6, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Now I am not trying to be demeaning, but it today’s parlance a chick flick is for a film that the main audience is geared towards the woman. There are times when we both agree on a film. Then there … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Kirkland Signature, Mer Soleil Silver, Mer Soleil Vineyard, Monterey County, Russian River Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sonoma County, Wagner Family of Wine | 7 Comments

A Hasty Brunch

Posted on April 7, 2018 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Las Vegas, my Favorite Daughter was making plans to come to Detroit to do some visiting and get some Rest and Relaxation. She wanted to make sure that she still got the corporate rate here for … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Asolo Prosecco, Glera, Italy, Kirkland Signature, L. Mawby Wines, M. Lawrence "Sandpiper" Extra Dry, Michigan, Veneto | Leave a comment

March Birthdays 2018

Posted on April 3, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I got home a couple days earlier than my Bride and I started getting back in to a routine. There was some writing to catch up on, my correspondence is still lagging, some domestic chores because we split up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Ferrari-Carano, Kirkland Signature, Sonoma County | 4 Comments

Crystal Mountain

Posted on August 26, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Crystal Mountain is a resort in the northwest corner of the lower peninsula of Michigan and it is a year- round facility. It is not far from Traverse City and is a major ski resort in the winter and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | 2 Comments

A Pinot and a Meritage

Posted on July 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While I was still wandering around the wine department, I did some more exploring, after all who doesn’t like shopping for wine? I mean, not to boast, but if we drank a bottle a day, it would take about four … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Napa Valley, Nuits St. George, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | Leave a comment

Easter 2017

Posted on April 24, 2017 by thewineraconteur

There is just something about the holidays that are enjoyable, when you are around family and having nice food and dinner. This was another occasion and we also celebrated the birthday celebrations for the month of April, just to add … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Baja California, California, Chardonnay, Kirkland Signature, LA Cetto, Mexico, Nebbiolo, Valle de Guadalupe | Leave a comment

February Birthdays

Posted on March 5, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It seemed like it was just immediately after we came back from Las Vegas, it was time to celebrate the February birthdays and the one celebrant in March. It was a rather hectic week and we were back doing I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, St. Supery | 1 Comment

21’st Ladies Party

Posted on December 7, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The first Friday in December is the date for an annual event at our house, it is the Ladies Christmas Party and it is always a full house. The funny thing is that for years I always had worked on … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alain Jaume & Fils, California, Chardonnay, Chateau Grand Traverse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Grand Veneur, Grenache, Kirkland Signature, Michigan, Mourvedre, Rhone Valley, Riesling, Sonoma County, Syrah | 2 Comments

Thanksgiving Morning

Posted on November 27, 2016 by thewineraconteur

If it is the morning of Thanksgiving, I can tell you assuredly, that all the gifts have been wrapped and bundled by families, the Christmas Cards and newsletters have been posted and so have any parcels of Christmas gifts. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Asolo Prosecco, Bartenura Wines, California, Cardiff Vineyards, Chardonnay, Germany, Glera, Italy, Johan Klauss, Kirkland Signature, Liebfraumilch, Moscato, Prosecco, Provincia di Pavia IGT, Qualitatswein, Rheinhessen, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

U of M vs. Iowa

Posted on November 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While I was attending my cousin’s son’s wedding, I received a message from my wayward friend The Caller. I never know when he is going to send me text messages, but it usually is interesting, non-the less. He and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Douro, Dow's, France, Jean-Charles Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Medoc, Merlot, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Raymond Vineyard & Cellar, Sousao, The Inaugural R Collection by Raymond, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vintage Porto | Leave a comment