Tag Archives: Merlot

Two More Christmas Gifts

Posted on January 12, 2021 by thewineraconteur

“Taking coal to Newcastle” is the classic expression for redundancy and some may say that is like buying me a bottle of wine. Au contraire. Actually, I really appreciate anyone and any gift, because it means that someone has to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Convent des Jacobins, France, Meiomi, Merlot, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

El Ixsir Cuvée X’eme Anniversaire Red NV

Posted on January 4, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It was Christmas Day 2020 and it was just like the rest of the year, following the longest “15 Day Lockdown” known to man. My Bride had lectored at her church as usual, at the 9:00 AM mass, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuvee X'eme Anniversaire Red, EL Ixsir, Lebanon, Merlot, Syrah | 2 Comments

Two from the Right Bank

Posted on December 11, 2020 by thewineraconteur

For ages the wines from the Medoc and Graves were the center of the world in Bordeaux. I recently had a chance to get some wines from the Fine Wine Source as one can now book a private tasting time … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Les Cruzelles, Convent des Jacobins, France, Lalande de Pomerol, Merlot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru | 5 Comments

A Red and a Dry Riesling from Black Star Farms

Posted on December 7, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Black Star Farms is rather unique in that it has vineyards and tasting room facilities on both peninsulas, so that they are kind of surrounding Traverse City which is kind of the focal point for all of the wineries in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arcturos, Black Star Farms, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Michigan, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Riesling | Leave a comment

One Spanish, One French

Posted on December 3, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The joys of wine are that there is always something new to discover, you don’t have to go to the market and keep buying the same wine every week. At my local wine shop and wine club The Fine Wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Vina Hermenia, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau d'Alix, Crianza, France, Graves, Grenache, Medoc, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan, Rioja, Rioja Baja, Rioja Orientale, Spain, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

November 2020 Wine Club Wines

Posted on November 21, 2020 by thewineraconteur

My local wine club, the Fine Wine Source just released the wines for November, and I am making sure that I write about them in a timely matter. Having a wine shop in Livonia, I guess was a brave gesture, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cambria Estate Vineyard and Winery, Chateau Ducasse, France, Graves, Medoc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley | Leave a comment

Casa Pernoi

Posted on November 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We just recently ate at Casa Pernoi, the latest restaurant from the creative mind of Luciano Del Signore, and I have sung his praises for years. In fact, my Bride and I started going to the original Del Signore restaurant … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Band of Vintners "Consortium", Bravium, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Douro, Merlot, Napa Valley, Niepoort, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sousao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | Leave a comment

Some New French Wines to Taste

Posted on November 15, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I lament that the wine industry has had to change the way business is conducted, though from the reports that I have seen, wine consumption is up since the lockdown began. So many businesses have been closed for periods of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Montlandrie, Cotes de Bordeaux Castillon, Cotes de Castillon, Cotes du Rhone, Famille Perrin, France, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

October 2020 Wine Club Selections

Posted on November 1, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The month is almost over and I am just getting to discuss the wines from my local club, the Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. I am happy to say, that I was concerned that with the lockdowns and everything … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau L'Eglise Saget, Clarksburg, France, Masterwines, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Tortoise Creek Wines | Leave a comment

Two Splits

Posted on October 18, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Splits, I am sure is a colloquial expression for a half-bottle of wine, and not a bowling term or a gymnastic pose that I am going to discuss. The half-bottles were much more prevalent years ago and I very seldom … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chateau Jacques Blanc, Cotes du Rhone, Cuvee du Maitre, E. Guigal, France, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Syrah | Leave a comment