Tag Archives: Merlot

Two Napa Reds

Posted on October 26, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I was on a roll at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan tasting some great wines and all because I was picking up my monthly club selection. With the advent of the Coravin System, wine shops must be doing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Opus One, Overture, Petit Verdot, Philip Togni Vineyards, Spring Mountain District, Tanbark Hill, To Kalen Vineyard | Leave a comment

Two from the Old World

Posted on October 24, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As I recall, I was going to pick up my wine club selections from the Fine Wine Source in Livonia and believe it or not, I got waylaid in a wine shop. Some times I can make stops anywhere longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Lillian Ladouys, France, Fresia, Italy, Langhe, Medoc, Merlot, Piedmont, Poderi Aldo Conterno, Saint-Estephe | Leave a comment

Two New Club Wines

Posted on October 20, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Writing a wine blog and belonging to a wine club can be a very expensive combination, especially when my local club is Fine Wine Source in Livonia. I do not mean to imply that they only sell expensive wines, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cardeto, Columbia Valley, Italy, Merlot, Sangiovese, Umbria, Washington | Leave a comment

Verterra Winery

Posted on October 14, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Even with all of the driving that we did, we wanted to visit another winery that we had heard good praise about, and that was Verterra Winery. I found it amusing that the same week that we had returned home, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cherraz Port, Gewurztraminer, Leelanau Peninsula, Merlot, Michigan, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Reserve Red, Riesling, Verterra Winery | Leave a comment

Dinner in a Wine Cellar

Posted on October 8, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Do you know how dangerous it is for the two of us to go strolling in Petoskey? Petoskey is the perfect example of a resort town. The shops were not cookie cutter and yet somehow my Bride knew about all … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alegria Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau d'Orignac, Colombard, France, Merlot, Paul Mathew Vineyards, Pineau des Charents Vieux, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Ugni Blanc | 2 Comments

Mackinaw Trail Winery

Posted on October 6, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Our first afternoon up in Petoskey and we had some free time, prior to dinner that evening, so we went into the downtown, which was all of a block and a half from the Stafford’s Perry Hotel. The downtown area … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged As-cen-sion, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Cold Hardy, Cuvee No. 7, Lake Michigan Shore, Mackinaw Trail Winery, Merlot, Michigan, Petite Pearls, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tip of the Mitt, Unrestricted | Leave a comment

Two Heady Reds

Posted on September 24, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I picked up two new red wines from my new wine club at Fine Wine Source in Livonia. I had a very strange week and I could hardly manage to squeeze a trip over there, because I knew that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bastide Miraflors, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cotes du Roussillon, Domaine Lafage, France, Grenache, Merlot, Midnight Cellars, Nebula, Paso Robles, Syrah, Willow Creek District | Leave a comment

Ms. Yoga Holds Court

Posted on September 6, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated that when Ms. Yoga is in town, there is a schedule to follow. It is understandable that she sees family, friends and even business appointments. She likes gatherings and she had planned a gathering one night, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Takenn Wine Company, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Mint 29

Posted on August 29, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Traditionally when my Favorite Daughter is in town, we take her to one of her prized memories of restaurants in Dearborn, Michigan where she grew up. Alas the town is not the same, the so-called leaders of the community are … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Calistoga, Cantine Vedova, Casa Farive, Glera, Italy, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Paoletti Winery, Petit Verdot, Piccolo Cru, Prosecco, Prosecco Superiore | 2 Comments

He’s a What?

Posted on August 25, 2018 by thewineraconteur

“He’s a Music Man” and that was the premise that brought half of the family up to Crystal Mountain for a get-away. The Louisville clan’s twin children were both accepted to Interlochen Center for the Arts summer theatrical camp and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Dry Rosé, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sonoma County | 2 Comments