Tag Archives: Mosel

“It’s My Birthday” Part Two

Posted on March 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga was taking Charleston by storm with, no prisoners as we were going to make a day of it, until her birthday dinner. It looked like rain, but as the three of us left the Renaissance Hotel for another … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Colli Orientali de Friuli DOC, Friuli-Grave, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Germany, Italy, J&H Selbach, Kali Hart Vineyard, Monterey, Mosel, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Robert Talbott Winery, Scarpetta Wines, Selbach-Oster, Spatlese | 3 Comments

The Rugby Grille

Posted on July 23, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were still aimlessly wandering in downtown Birmingham, albeit shopping in the summer sun. While Noel Coward may not have coined the expression, it still rings true when one is shopping in a downtown setting “Mad Dogs and Englishmen go … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Colombard, Domaine des Cassagnoles Blanc, France, Germany, IGP Cotes de Gascogne, Mosel, Riesling, Weingut St. Urbans-Hoff | Leave a comment

Two From Prum

Posted on December 15, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I had the chance to taste two different wines from the same winery, same vineyard, same vintage, but two different levels of ripeness while I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I guess as a “Street Somm” … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Auslese, Germany, Joh. Jos. Prum, Mosel, Riesling, Sonnenuhr, Spatlese, Wehlener | Leave a comment

An Elbling and a Riesling

Posted on December 13, 2020 by thewineraconteur

An Elbling and a Riesling Sometimes as I walk around my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source, I see wines that I haven’t noticed before. If it happens when I am there alone, nothing much happens, perhaps a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Buntsanstein, Elbling, Germany, Mosel, Pfalz, Rheinpfalz, Riesling, Trocken, Weingut Frieden-Berg Gbr, Weingut Matthias Hild, Weingut Pfluger | Leave a comment

A Few More Assorted Wines

Posted on October 18, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There were a few more wines that I thought I should share with you from the Culinary Extravaganza 2015. These wines were located on the International Table and were furnished through Eagle Eye Brands, and the wine was underwritten by … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Alto Colchagua Valley, Carmenere, Chile, Croatia, Enjingi, Galicia, Germany, Grasevina, Joh. Jos. Prum, Koyle, La Ardilla, Mar de Envero Troupe, Moscato de Valencia, Mosel, Muscat of Alexandria, Rapel Valley, Rias Baixas, Riesling, Sonnenuhr, Spain, Wehlener, Welshriesling | Leave a comment

Introducing “The Messenger”

Posted on June 16, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that I grew up in the tail end of an era, when people had monikers. I had to insist when my late Father passed away, that his nickname be listed in the death notice in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Andres Wine, Andrew Peller Limited, Canada, Chardonnay, Germany, Mosel, Pinot Grigio, Relax, Riesling, Roundpetal, XOXO | 1 Comment

Two Fine Gifts

Posted on February 22, 2015 by thewineraconteur

It is time to bid Oliver and Nina a fond farewell until the next time that they grace us with their friendship and companionship. The night was wonderful and the conversation was great, with them regaling us with anecdotes about … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Anaba Wines, California, Carneros, Erste Lage, Germany, Kabinett, Las Brisas Vineyards, Mahoney Vineyards, Mosel, Ortseil, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Scharzhofberger, Weingut Von Hovel, Wiltingen | 2 Comments

Dessert Wines on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2015 by thewineraconteur

After our dinner, while we were finishing our red wines, no one had room for any dessert, and we had planned on making Bananas Foster, that grand dessert from the French Quarter of New Orleans. The conversations were flowing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Auslese, Bordeaux, Chateau du Pavillon, Dr. Hermann, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Erden, Erdener Pralat, France, Germany, Mosel, Muscadelle, Riesling, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 3 Comments

A Couple of Red Wines for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 18, 2015 by thewineraconteur

On Valentine’s Day, when you get two Wine Bloggers together, I guess you are going to have some wines during dinner. As I stated in my last post Oliver and Nina joined my Bride and me at our home for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Auslese, Cinsault, Franschoek, Germany, gutsabfulling, Hermitage, Moreson, Mosel, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, South Africa, Spatburgunder, Trocken, Weingut Ludger Veit Vinum Moticellum | 4 Comments

The Detroit Golf Club

Posted on April 16, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other night we were guests at the Detroit Golf Club for a celebration of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 100’th Anniversary. While I did not go to the School of Law, UDM is my alma mater. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Germany, Johan Klaluss, Merlot, Mondavi, Mosel, Piesporter Michelsberg, White Zinfandel | Leave a comment