Tag Archives: Lodi

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

February Wine Club Selections

Posted on February 25, 2019 by thewineraconteur

In the month of February besides writing about birthdays and Valentine’s Day, I will now also get to write about the monthly wine selections from Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I think even more important to picking up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cosentino Winery, Domaine Laroque, France, IGP Cite de Carcassonne, Languedoc, Lodi, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Red Blend, The Dark | Leave a comment

A Couple for my Bride

Posted on October 30, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Through the course of a calendar year, every day is special, and once a year my Bride has her day. Of course, she is so special to so many people that she has multiple celebrations with family gatherings, her cousin’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blue Label, California, Delicato Family Vineyards, Diamond Collection, Double Black, Francis Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Gnarly Head, Lodi, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Red Wine | 4 Comments

A Fun Night

Posted on September 20, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga is always a joy to be around, because not only does she like wine, but she is a good egg, as we used to say. She has a great sense of humor, and things pop up that remind … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Ghostrunner Ungrafted, Lodi, Petite Sirah, Red Blend, Rombauer Vineyards, Syrah, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Lodi and Puglia

Posted on August 31, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I recently picked up the monthly pair of wines from the Fine Wine Source Wine Club, our newest club and quite close to the house. While it kind of seems odd to see Lodi and Puglia together in the title, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Agricole Vallone, Bricks & Roses, California, Carignan, Dry Rosé, Grenache, Italy, Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi, Lodi-Mokelumne River, Mouvedre, Primitivo, Puglia, Salento IGT, Syrah, Versante | Leave a comment

A Day for Photos

Posted on June 14, 2018 by thewineraconteur

A lot has changed since I graduated from high school. It seems to my memory, that we had graduation photos, ordered a class ring, ordered a year book and went to a prom. I remember driving out to pick up … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Illusion, Lodi, Merlot, Peirano Estate Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

Ms. Yoga is Returning

Posted on June 4, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga is one of my revolving cast of characters that appear on these pages. If I were to liken her to a cinematic character it may be Rosalind Russel as Auntie Mame, someone bigger than life and hardly a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Lodi, Oak Ridge Winery, Silk Oak | 4 Comments

Tag Archives: Lodi

A Return to Capo’s

February Wine Club Selections

A Couple for my Bride

A Fun Night

Lodi and Puglia

A Day for Photos

Ms. Yoga is Returning

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