Tag Archives: Merlot

Two Old Reds from the Cellar

Posted on August 7, 2020 by thewineraconteur

In a sense I feel like the old Aesop Fable “The Ant and the Grasshopper” when it comes to finding wines that were laid to rest years ago. I have been writing about wines that I have discovered in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Double T, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Peju Province, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Trefethen Family Vineyards | 4 Comments

Warner Vineyards

Posted on August 3, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We were enjoying walking up and down the main street in downtown Holland, enjoying the shopping, but you could tell that it was much quieter compared to the last time we were there. Also, most of the merchants were terrified … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chancellor, Chardonnay, Lake Michigan Shore, Merlot, Michigan, Pinot Grigio, Port, Warner Vineyards | 2 Comments

Eight Bottles of Cain Five

Posted on July 20, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Cain Five is the flagship of Cain Vineyard & Winery and rightfully so. Back in the day, only a few wineries were making blended wines and going after nuances and complexity in California, they were doing there own thing. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Spring Mountain District | Leave a comment

Cain Cuvee Vertical

Posted on July 18, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Cain Cuvee has been one of our favorite wines from the first time we tried it. When ever we can find it, in a store or even a restaurant, guess what, that is what is chosen. We affectionately call it … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Cuvee, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Spring Mountain District | Leave a comment

Cain Concept

Posted on July 16, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Getting two cases Cain Vineyard & Winery wine, certainly put this house on high alert, and we were almost giddy waiting for the actual moment of delivery. From the first time that I had the wine, and then later when … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Concept, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, The Benchland | 1 Comment

Independence Day 2020

Posted on July 6, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I grew up in Southwest Detroit and the Fourth of July holds a very favorite feeling for everyone that I grew up with. The area was a true melting pot of Detroit and everyone got along. Independence Day was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, California, Chardonnay, Della Venezia DOC, Gaiole in Chianti IGT, Italy, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Mumm Napa Brut Prestige NV, Napa Valley, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Podere Ciona, Semifonte, Voga Italia | Leave a comment

Joullian Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on June 12, 2020 by thewineraconteur

As I was unpacking our latest wine club shipment from “A Taste of Monterey,” I am noticing some changes. I think that the extended lockdown is still officially on for a couple of more days, but people are going back … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Joulian Vineyards Ltd., Merlot | Leave a comment

Memorial Day Weekend 2020

Posted on May 27, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Suppose they gave a war and nobody came. Then war will come after you.” Is often attributed to Bertolt Brecht as he wrote about the rise of the Democratic Socialist Party of Germany after the First World War and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barton & Guestier, Cabernet Franc, California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, France, French Colombard, Korbel, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Pinot Noir, Saint-Emilion | Leave a comment

A Hats Not a Hat ’til it’s Tilted

Posted on May 11, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Nobody goes to jail unless they want to. Unless they make themselves get caught.” It was Day 45 and we are making the most of the situation. During the French Revolution when people were literally losing their heads, they actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cab Frank Winery, California, Merlot, Santa Barbara County, Sinatra | Leave a comment

Detroit Caters

Posted on April 2, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We had gone down to Louisville for a couple of good reasons. One, we had taken birthday presents down that my Bride had collected from the rest of her family; and two, we were going down to see our nephew … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Celani Family Wines, Merlot, Napa Valley, Robusto, Tenacious | Leave a comment