Tag Archives: Methode Traditionelle

How Can She Be 65?

Posted on March 10, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It is amazing, that we tend to realize that we get older daily, and it certainly beats the alternative. The problem is that it is easier to notice getting older for ourselves, but when others hit milestones, it is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Caves Jean Bourdy, Chardonnay, Cremant du Jura, Domaine Jean Bourdy, France, Jura, Methode Traditionelle | Leave a comment

Black Star Farms Winter Club Selection

Posted on January 9, 2022 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, Blushed, Capella Vineyards, Chardonnay, Dry Sparkling Rose, Isidor's Choice, Marquette, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Michigan, Pinot Gris | Leave a comment

A Retirement at Rocky’s

Posted on January 5, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Not mine, as somehow, I just eased into a retirement mode after practicing for it, for several years, or so it seems. Not my Bride’s either, though she is chomping at the bit and making her plans for it. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, California, Chardonnay, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Piper Sonoma, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Raventós i Blanc Blanc de Blancs

Posted on November 6, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I have been making asides about changes at the chateau, but more about that when the time comes. In case you are wondering, my Bride hasn’t come to her senses, so I am not being thrown out with the bath … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Catalonia, Catalunya, Conca del Riu Anoia, Macabeo, Macabeu, Methode Traditionelle, Monastrell, Parellada, Raventos i Blanc, Spain, Xarel-lo | Leave a comment

An Armenian Bubbly and a White

Posted on June 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Now that I have some history with Armenian wines, shall I proselytize? I know it sounds glamorous to say that I have received wine samples, but I feel that it is a heavy burden to do my best to feature … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aghavnadzor, Armenia, Keaush LLC, Keush Origins, Khachik, Khatoun Kharji, Khatouni, Methode Traditionelle, Storica Wines, Vayots Dzor, Voskehat, Zulal | Leave a comment

Covides Gran Gesta Brut Reserva Cava

Posted on February 23, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Sunday has become a true day of rest, unless Mother Nature decides to bring more of that white stuff around here. I am getting worn out, even with the use of a snow blower keeping the sidewalks and driveway clean, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Reserva, Catalonia, Cava, Covides Vinedos-Bodegas, Gran Gesta, Macabeo, Methode Traditionelle, Parellada, Spain, Xarel-lo | Leave a comment

Mimosas Are for Sunday

Posted on December 23, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I think it was about twenty years ago, that we were told that we were going into a fifteen-day lockdown mode and it has been a roller-coaster ride ever since, my recollection of the time span may be off, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, California, Champagne, Chardonnay, Duval-Leroy, France, Mendocino County, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Scharffenberger Cellars | Leave a comment

Another Raid on the Cellar

Posted on November 25, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I keep trying to raid the cellar, especially for one of a kinds and potential old wines, both of which can be iffy. So far, we have had five bottles that had seen better days, so that is not too … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanquette, Blanquette de Limoux, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, France, Languedoc, Mauzac, Methode Traditionelle, Night Flight, Noiret, Ohio, Rockside Vineyards, Sieur d'Arques | 2 Comments

Bellflower and Gruner Veltliner

Posted on September 14, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We recently tried a new restaurant that opened in Ypsilanti. Michigan. Ypsilanti is a rather unique city that lives in the shadow of Ann Arbor, even though there is a university in Ypsilanti as well. The name is pronounced as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Austria, Brut, Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Methode Traditionelle, Sekt, Szigeti, Weingut Stadt Krems | Leave a comment

The River Crab

Posted on July 30, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Here we were on our first major venture since the new virus from Wuhan changed outings. I guess that even the cars in the caravan were practicing social distancing, as we didn’t see the other cars as we drove the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Rose, Cremant D'Alsace, France, Lucien Albrecht, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment