Tag Archives: Mourvedre

Some Odds and Ends

Posted on February 14, 2025 by thewineraconteur

You may have noticed that I have been posting “story” entries labeled “From My Cellar” and certainly not for bragging rights, though there are a couple of interesting wines that I have acquired over the years. It has been an … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Paradis Casseuil, Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Sainte-Anne, Domaines Baron de Rothschild, E. Guigal, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

Two More Wines from Ixsir Winery

Posted on December 19, 2024 by thewineraconteur

As I was enjoying a wine tasting of Ixsir Winery offerings at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; the tasting was hosted by Kelleen Hubbs I also remember the last tasting hosted by Etienne Debbanne of Ixsir Winery. Etienne … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Altitudes Red, Basbina, Batroun, Bechouat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Cinsault, Halwa, Ibeil, Ixsir Winery, Jezzine, Kfifane, Lebanon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

A Reunion at The Earle

Posted on December 1, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was like a working dinner, there was my Bride, and The Caller, and one of her key contacts, as my Bride’s division only had one client, and that client probably kept about seventy employees for the company she worked … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cairannes AOC, Carignan, Cotes du Rhone Villages Cairanne, Cuvee Vielles Vignes, Domaine des Amadieu, France, Grenache, Loire Valley, Mourvedre, Philippe Portier, Quincy, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey – Summer 2024

Posted on July 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We just received our wine club shipment from “A Taste of Monterey” that we joined by accident when we discovered the shop and that they could ship to Michigan, because then we were a Felony State for wine shipments, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Big Sur Vineyards, BSV Red, California, Chateau Julien, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Le Mistral, Marsanne, Monterey, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Roussanne, Russell Joyce Wine, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Tondre Grapefield, Viognier, White Witch | 1 Comment

Easter 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride must have had a premonition, because she started preparations for the dinner, a bit early, as we always have this discussion about the timeliness of the guests. I had just started my shower when the first of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Carignan, Cline Family Cellars, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Maison Paul Jaboulet Aine, Marselan, Mourvedre, North Coast, Parallel 45, Rhone Valley, Seven Ranchlands, Syrah, Viognier | Leave a comment

A Taste of Monterey – Winter 2023

Posted on January 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The first wine club that we ever joined was “A Taste of Monterey” and the big plus, was that they could ship wine to Michigan, as we were considered a felony state. The famous case of Heald vs. Granholm changed … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Antle Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, California, Chalone, Chardonnay, Chateau Julien, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, Joyce Vineyards, Joyce Wine Company, Monterey, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Russell Joyce Wine, Scott Family Estate, Sparkling Brut | 1 Comment

September 2023 Birthdays

Posted on October 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself. My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect. Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Charteau Marjosse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Domaine du Vieux, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Famille Joly, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Les Vieux Clos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Savennieres, Semillon, Syrah, Telegramme, Telegraphe, Vieux Telegraphe, Vignobles Brunier, Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant | 2 Comments

A Family Get-together in Wine Country

Posted on July 25, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride was one of the conspirators behind the first “Sister’s Vacation” with spouses. They found a large cabin to rent at a year-round resort complex very close to Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas, one of the major wine centers … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Carignan, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Fleurs de Prarie, France, Grenache Noir, Languedoc, Mourvedre, Syrah | 2 Comments

After Dinner at Bar Pigalle

Posted on July 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I had a wonderful time at the French Rosé wine tasting at Bar Pigalle. A rather new establishment, and between the bar and the kitchen, it appears that they are carving out a niche in the Midtown … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arbois vin Jaune, Chateau de Selle, Cinsault, Clair de Noirs Rose, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Rolet Pere et Fils, Domaines Ott, France, Grenache, Jura, Mourvedre, Savagnin, Syrah | Leave a comment

Dinner at Bar Pigalle

Posted on July 9, 2023 by thewineraconteur

After enjoying many wines at the tasting, we had made a reservation for dinner, as we had no idea what to expect from the dinner. I had originally called to ask if I could get a table in the bar … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beaujolais Grand Cru, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, Domaine de l'Ile Porquerolles, Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois, France, Gamay, Grenache, Les Rontay, Morgon, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tibouren | Leave a comment