Tag Archives: Merlot

Two Red Blends

Posted on August 8, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had left the house earlier than normal to go to the wine tasting and I snagged the last chair at the bar. It was another evening there of a social media social night and was the placed packed. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apriori, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Malbec, Merlot, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Rhinefarm, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Ms. Yoga Touts

Posted on July 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

One of my dear cast of characters has sent me a couple of wines that she has enjoyed and that is why I say she touts. I should further add that tout means to suggest, and isn’t used that often, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bonny Doon Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, De Proprio Gravitas, Jax Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, Orange Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Y3 Taureau Red, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

A Pinot and a Meritage

Posted on July 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While I was still wandering around the wine department, I did some more exploring, after all who doesn’t like shopping for wine? I mean, not to boast, but if we drank a bottle a day, it would take about four … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Napa Valley, Nuits St. George, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | Leave a comment

Two New Wines

Posted on July 11, 2017 by thewineraconteur

As I have become more and more in semi-retirement mode, I guess the concept of dialing down on expenses is becoming apparent. I seem to be going to wine shops with less frequency and that is not fun, but then … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Italy, Kirkland Signature Series, Malbec, Merlot, Pauillac, Sangiovese | Leave a comment

Boyne Highlands

Posted on July 1, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We arrived at Boyne Highlands which is near the top of mitten, if you look at the Lower Peninsula of Michigan that way. Boyne Highlands is a year-round resort, with skiing in the winter and golf in the summer. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment

Father’s Day 2017

Posted on June 21, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Another Father’s Day has passed and the traditional day is celebrated where the honoree goes out into the backyard and displays his culinary technique on the barbeque. As you may have ascertained, I am not one of those fathers, though … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Andriana's Cuvee, Bronco Wine Company, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Petite Verdot, Shiraz, Sonoma County, Summers Estate Winery | Leave a comment

Some New Wines

Posted on June 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It has been a rather hectic week, and I saw that I was has having a shipment of wine delivered from my wine club A Taste of Monterey. Of course, I forgot to mention it. Believe it or not, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Claret, Joullian Vineyards, Malbec, Merlot, Monterey, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Roger Rose Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Scheid Vineyards, The Highland Projects, Tudor Winery | 4 Comments

Two Wines from The Caller

Posted on June 9, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We will be seeing The Caller in a couple of weeks, and I had gotten some messages from him, but since I try to stay ahead of my writings, I am just getting to it. Of course, he always lets … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Markham Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Rioja, Spain, Syrah, Tempranillo, Vina Eguia, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Lunch at the Dearborn Inn

Posted on June 5, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It was a very quiet week for me, and I really didn’t have anything special on the horizon. Then I got a message from my son in Las Vegas that he and his wife would be in town for only … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aquinas, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Don Sebastiani & Sons, Malbec, Merlot, North Coast, Petite Sirah | Leave a comment

Two “Notes”

Posted on May 24, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Continuing on with my notes about Domaine Sainte Cecile du Parc wines that I enjoyed at a wine tasting and the musical notations that the wine evokes from their patron Saint namesake. Sainte Cecile is for music and most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Domaine Sainte Cecile du Parc, France, IGP Pays de Caux, Merlot, Note d'Orphee, Notes Franches, Syrah | Leave a comment