Tag Archives: Loire Valley

A Reunion at The Earle

Posted on December 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was like a working dinner, there was my Bride, and The Caller, and one of her key contacts, as my Bride’s division only had one client, and that client probably kept about seventy employees for the company she worked … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cairannes AOC, Carignan, Cotes du Rhone Villages Cairanne, Cuvee Vielles Vignes, Domaine des Amadieu, France, Grenache, Loire Valley, Mourvedre, Philippe Portier, Quincy, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah | Leave a comment

Jubilee Wine Selections

Posted on October 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was the first dedicated wine tasting in the new annex room at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The tasting was on Saturday, and the city gave permission to use the new room the day before. Stanislas (Stan) … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau de Camarsac, Famille Lurton, France, Grand Cru, Graves, Jubilee Wine, Loire Valley, Melon, Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet, Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, Pessac-Leognan, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Thierry Lurton, Vignoble Ollivier-Cottenceau | Leave a comment

Le Garenne Vouvray and Cain Concept for Dinner

Posted on March 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride likes to have company over for dinner, even if they are not related to us. She always gets a little hyper, she knows how to cook for her family, and she definitely knows how to cook for me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Concept, Cain Vineyard, Cain Vineyard and Winery, Chenin Blanc, Claes Vineyard, France, Kenefick Vineyard, La Rouletiere, Le Garenne, Loire Valley, Merlot, Pineau de la Loire, Stagecoach Vineyard, The Benchland, Vouvray, York Creek Vineyard | Leave a comment

Dinner at Le Supreme

Posted on March 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a Sunday evening and we had booked an early dinner at Le Supreme, before we went to see “Wicked” with another couple. My Bride and I had brunch there a couple of months earlier, right after their opening; … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Botrytis, Cabernet Franc, Chateau du Petit Thouars, Chateau Guiraud, Chinon, France, Les Georges, Loire Valley, Premier Grand Cru Classe, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

“That Smells Like Three Bottles”

Posted on February 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

While I was doing my impromptu wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; another regular stopped in to pick up some replenishments for his home, and he just started grabbing some bottles and helping himself. He asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Carlos Serres, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Les Roques, Chinon, Domaine les Demoiselles de Pallus, France, Graciano, Loire Valley, Loupiac, Muscadelle, Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections October 2023

Posted on October 22, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I am interrupting my flow of September stories to mention the wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. And no, I do not live there, nor do I work there, but I do enjoy my visits … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Domaine Jean-Christophe Mandard, Finger Lakes, Fox Run Vineyards, France, Gamay, Les P'tites Notes, Loire Valley, New York, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Seneca Lake, Touraine | Leave a comment

The Statler French American Bistro

Posted on September 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I keep having a difficult time typing or saying Statler without Hilton, and not because of the two characters in the private theater box on the Muppets, because for years on Washington Boulevard and Grand Circus Park stood the Statler-Hilton … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Botrytis, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Roumieu-Lacoste, Chinon, Domaine de Pallus, France, Les Pensees de Pallus, Loire Valley, Sauternes, Semillon | 1 Comment

Fine Wine Source Club – March 2023

Posted on March 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is so enjoyable to go collect my wine club selections each month at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I know that every wine on the shelves has been personally curated by the owner and his staff, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clarksburg, Coteaux de Gien, Coteaux du Giennois, France, Gitton Pere et Fils, Loire Valley, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, The Revivalist, Tortoise Creek Wines, Winesellers Limited | Leave a comment

With The Caller Again at Arta’s

Posted on February 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It is always a great evening when we can be with The Caller and his wife. He received the nom de plume of The Caller, from the early days of my writing this blog, as he was always sending me … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 12 e Mezzo Fashion Edition, Arnaud Lambert, Breze, Cabernet Franc, Clos Mazurique, Douro, France, Graham's Six Grapes, Italy, Loire Valley, Malvasia Bianca, Mourisco Tinto, Portugal, Puglia, Reserve Porto, Salento IGT, Saumur, Sousao, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Varvaglione 1921, Varvaglione Vigne & Vini srl, W&J Graham's | Leave a comment

Arta’s Italian Restaurant

Posted on December 11, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were finally able to connect with The Caller and his charming wife. They are retired and almost impossible to get a date with, as they are always on the go. We finally did connect and then it was where … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Domaine Alain Normand, Domaine Gueneau, France, Henriques & Henriques, Les Griottes, Loire Valley, Maconnaise, Madeira, Rainwater Madeira, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Tinta Negra Mole | Leave a comment