Tag Archives: Mourvedre

More French Rosé Wines at a Tasting

Posted on July 7, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Considering that we were outsiders among the regulars at Bar Pigalle for their casual wine tasting event, we eventually fit in, for sure my Bride did. I was just holding my own, as I have always drunk at my own … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau Morgues du Gres, Costieres de Nimes, France, Grenache Noir, L'Authentique, Loire, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Rhone, Sancerre, Syrah, Thomas Labaille | Leave a comment

A Unique French Rosé Wine Tasting

Posted on July 5, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Through social media and assorted wine associates, I found out about a wine tasting at Bar Pigalle in Detroit. Detroit is undergoing a change, it is being rediscovered and areas that were once elegant and trendy, had become areas that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cassis, Charmat Method, Cinsault, Domaine du Bagnol, France, Grenache, IGP Pays de l'Herault, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Mourvedre, Muscat, Petit Manseng, Pinot Noir, Provence, Rose Frizant, Sauvignon | Leave a comment

Le Puy Rolland and Cuvee Hercule

Posted on June 15, 2023 by thewineraconteur

As were going to enjoy the last two wines poured by Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas of Chateau de la Font, du Loup where she is both owner and winemaker, at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau de la Font du Loup, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Cuvee Hercule, France, Grenache, Le Puy Rolland, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Les Demoiselles

Posted on June 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The Gods were smiling down on us, a we were enjoying wines from Chateau de la Font, du Loup along with winemaker and owner Anne Charlotte at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau de la Font du Loup, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, France, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Les Demoiselles de la Font du Loup, Mourvedre, Syrah | 2 Comments

It is a Gamble

Posted on May 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Some people are very organized that have a cellar, I have to tell you, we are not them people. Some times we are thinking of a certain wine to go with a dish for dinner, and at the last minute, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Cinsault, Cuvee Cynthia, Domaines Perrin, Famille Perrin, France, Grenache, La Vieille Ferme, Monterey, Mourvedre, Rhone Valley, Robert Talbott Winery, Syrah | Leave a comment

It Could Have Gone Either Way

Posted on April 26, 2023 by thewineraconteur

There are times when we all have to gamble on a bottle of wine, if you have a cellar, and are absent-minded like me. Some people cannot have a cellar for a myriad of reasons and they only buy for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cairanne, Cairannes AOC, Carignan, Cotes du Rhone, Cotes du Rhone Villages, Counoise, Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin, France, Grenache Noir, Mourvedre, Muscardin, Reserve des Seigneurs, Syrah, Vaccarese | Leave a comment

Island Winery of Hilton Head Island

Posted on March 7, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I have not been great travelers, but we are slowly attempting to at least try a wine now, from every state that we visit. So, we have just visited and tasted our sixth state winery, we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Harvest White, Hilton Head Island, Island Winery, Mourvedre, Muscadine, Petite Verdot, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sea Island White, South Carolina, Syrah, Vintner's Blend, Viognier | Leave a comment

How to Spend an Anniversary

Posted on November 23, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I would like to think of my Bride and I as romantics, well let me tell you how we spent our last anniversary. We were over-dressed in our gymnasium sweat suit attire at a recycling center, which in my youth … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alain Jaume & Fils, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Grand Veneur, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

The Graduation Dinner Continues

Posted on November 19, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It was fun watching our grandson indulge in one of his grandfather’s quirky enjoyments. I would venture to say that most teenagers don’t go out on a regular basis for fine dining, in fact over the years, we have discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chateau Maucoil, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Coombsville, Dolce, Far Niente, France, Grenache, Late Harvest, Mourvedre, Napa Valley, Nickel & Nickel, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah | Leave a comment

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