Tag Archives: Mourvedre

“Sharing the Rough”

Posted on September 26, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I live in the Detroit area, not exactly the cinematic center of the Universe, so when I had a chance to attend the premier of a movie, I jumped at the chance. “Sharing the Rough” is a documentary film that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Coteaux du Languedoc, Domaine de Nizas, France, Grenache, Languedoc-Roussillon, Liberty Creek Winery, Mourvedre, Syrah | 2 Comments

The Fusion in Frankfort, Michigan

Posted on July 26, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I got another chance to tag along with my Bride as we were going to another board meeting and this time it was going to be out near the wine country of Michigan and I was excited. We got there … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Louis Bernard, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

Embers in Summerlin

Posted on February 4, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Our first night in Las Vegas and we were trying to get together with our children and grandchildren, and since we were staying in Summerlin we went to a restaurant near all involved. Embers is wonderfully close to where we … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA, Demure, Desparada, Glera, Grenache, Italy, Mourvedre, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Prosecco, Red Wine, Sangiovese, Syrah, Zonin | Leave a comment

I Made it to Sixty – Dinner at Marais (Part Three)

Posted on September 23, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The dinner was progressing to the fourth course, and the Maitre’ D stopped by and we started to have a discussion about Foie Gras and wine. Since he felt that Foie Gras began in Bordeaux, he really entertained that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Botrytis, Chateau Partarrieu, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Domaine Berthet-Rayne, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Rhone Valley, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, Syrah | 2 Comments

Having Wines at Bistro on the Greens

Posted on July 21, 2014 by thewineraconteur

After four hours and fifteen minutes in the car (can you tell that I am a Michigander?), a half hour ferry ride and just short of a mile hike we arrived at our destination for a conference. We were going … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Andrieux & Fils, Chateau L'Hospitalet, Coteaux du Languedoc, Cotes de Provence, Cuve Victoria, France, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, La Clape, Mourvedre, Syrah | Leave a comment

Some Early Affordable Wines That I Tried

Posted on November 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I noticed that on my last trip to Louisville, there were a few popular priced wines that I tried, and some made me rethink about some of the wines that I tried when I was still a student. Back then … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Car, Cinsault, Coteaux du Languedoc, France, Grenache, Mirebeau, Mourvedre, Reserve des Amiraux, Reserve des Chevaliers, Syrah, Table Wines, Trebbiano, Ugni Blanc, V.D.Q.S. | Leave a comment

A Brunch in Louisville

Posted on November 19, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The last morning in Louisville, Kentucky we had originally planned on leaving early in the morning in hopes of beating any Holiday traffic on our return trip. Instead there was a brunch for us, so as they say “the best … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chateau Lamy Millesime, Cinsaut, Corbieres, France, Grenache, Languedoc Rousillon, Mourvedre | 2 Comments

Exceptional Chefs Celebrating Exceptional Education

Posted on November 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The Carriage House Educational Services began as the Louisville School for Autistic Children in 1969. It was one of the first schools in the United States providing services to individuals with autism. In 2003, Carriage House collaborated with Families for … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bogle Vineyards, California, Carignan, Chardonnay, Chateau de Campuget, Cinsaut, Costieres de Nimes, Costieres du Gard, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Rhone, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah | 2 Comments

The Joys of Consulting

Posted on November 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have mentioned in the past that I was a clothier my entire career and now I am lending my knowledge and assistance as a retail consultant. Besides offering suggestions on merchandising, displays, buying and store flow, I even on … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albert Bichot, Bastide de Beauvert, Chardonnay, Cote Chalonnais, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Montagny, Mourvedre, Syrah | 5 Comments

Sedona

Posted on October 16, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I am not going to talk about the painted desert of Sedona, rather a restaurant by that name in the city of Las Vegas. Our last night there, we had dinner with the entire family that resides out there, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Grenache, Hope Family Wines, Mourvedre, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Troublemaker Blend 6, Zinfandel | Leave a comment