Tag Archives: Mourvedre

Monterey Wine Club September 2022 Selections

Posted on September 16, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It must be September, because I just received a shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” which we started years ago, back when Michigan was still a felony state for out of state wine shipments. By accident, we walked into their … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Alicante Bouschet, Arroyo Seco, California, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Chateau Julien, Contra Costa County AVA, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache, Joseph's Blend, Kori Wines, KW Ranch & Highlands, Malbec, Mission Ranch Vineyard, Monterey County, Mourvedre, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Pinot Noir, San Antonio Valley AVA, Sandy Lane Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Ventana, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club June 2022

Posted on June 20, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The month of June was the Trifecta for wine club selections as I also picked up from my local club The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I always enjoy the curated selection from my shop, and a chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau du Gres, Costieres de Nimes, Fleur d'Eglantine, France, Grenache Noir, Kenwood Vineyards, Mendocino County, Merlot, Mourvedre, Rose, Sonoma County, Syrah | Leave a comment

Two Reds from Bos Wines

Posted on April 1, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The last two wines that I enjoyed with winemaker David Bos at my local wineshop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featured the grape that he has the longest affinity for, under his own label Bos Wine. While David … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bos Wines, California, Harvest Red Blend, Moon BOS, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Phoenix Ranch, Syrah | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source March 2022 Club Choices

Posted on March 24, 2022 by thewineraconteur

This has been the month for wine club selections, and I always look forward to my local shop, The Fine Wine Source, for their picks of the month. Every wine has been selected and curated by the owner of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Chateau de Calavon, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence, Donati Family Vineyards, France, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Paicines AVA, Provence, Syrah | Leave a comment

Valentine’s Day – Part Two

Posted on February 18, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Life is never quite how you plan it. We were going to go see the ice sculptures in downtown Plymouth and it would give us a day of exercise. One year, we went and it was so warm the sculptures … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Pratello di Bertola, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, France, Garda DOC, Grenache, Henri Gaillard, Italy, Mourvedre, Pinot Grigio, Pratello, Syrah | Leave a comment

Our Last Wine with Ms. Yoga

Posted on November 16, 2021 by thewineraconteur

While we were at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan with Ms. Yoga, they were getting busier, and we were deciding on some wines to take home. We did not get carried away, as we have a money pit … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Berthet-Rayne, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

A Rosé and a Red from Ixsir

Posted on October 31, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were up to the middle two wines of a flight of six, poured and discussed by Etienne Debbanne the Co-founder and Chairman of Ixsir Winery of Lebanon at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Altitudes Red, Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Cinsault, grand Reserve Rose, Ixsir Winery, Lebanon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

Two Summer Wines

Posted on July 7, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There are days when I walk into my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and every wine is a winner. Actually, that is every time I stop in, because they don’t carry the usual run-of-the-mill wines that are found … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, France, Grand Reserve, Grenache, Ixsir Winery, La Plage, La Vidaubanaise, Lebanon, Les Maitres de la Vidaubanaise, Merlot, Mourvedre, Rose, Rose du Var IGP, Syrah | Leave a comment

Going Home from Vegas

Posted on May 30, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The last time we were in Las Vegas was in January 2019 and I have photos of snow on the palm trees and on the mountains, and when we flew back, we had a blizzard that didn’t look bad, until … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Charles & Charles, Del Vento, Delle Venezie DOC, Grenache, Italy, Mourvedre, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Syrah, Trinchero Family Estates | Leave a comment

Benedictus de Vatican

Posted on February 3, 2021 by thewineraconteur

At first, I thought perhaps it was the official altar wine at the Vatican and I thought it was perhaps a new Italian wine that I was not aware of. Before I get way off on a tangent, let me … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Benedictus de Vatican, Chateau Sixtine, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Vin de France, Vin de Table | 2 Comments