Tag Archives: Paso Robles

Dinner For Two at William B’s

Posted on June 9, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Our first night in Las Vegas, and we were on our own, an unusual situation. For at least the last twenty years or so, we have been staying at The Suncoast in the Summerlin district of Las Vegas, where two … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, Boisset Family Estates, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Charles Woodson's, Intercept, Lyeth Estate, Malbec, Merlot, Monterey County, O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, Paso Robles, Petite Verdot, Red Wine, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Clara’s Table at the Dearborn Inn

Posted on May 28, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We actually had our glass of wines in hand as we walked from the Four Vagabonds to Clara’s Table for dinner at the Dearborn Inn. Clara was Henry Ford’s wife and the restaurant in the newly renovated hotel was named … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Austin, Austin by Austin Hope, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, France, Les Charmes, Macon Lugny, Maconnaise, Paso Robles | Leave a comment

New Year’s Eve 2024

Posted on January 30, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We had a very quiet New Year’s Eve celebration, as the weather was terrible, and we live on the opposite side of the city from everyone else. So, we had just a small gathering and my Bride was still a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Ambonnay, Bouzy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Cuvee, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Champagne Andre Clouet, Chardonnay, Dunning Vineyards, Malbec, Merlot, Montagne de Reims, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rose Champagne, Spiritum, Spring Mountain District, The Benchland, Willow Creek District | Leave a comment

Christmas Dinner 2024

Posted on January 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I don’t know how it is in your family structure, but certain families have certain holidays booked, basically for life. Which is great, as it makes sense and much easier to make plans. One of my cousins has had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Otella, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cinsault, Clos du Clocher, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Houchart, France, Grenache Noir, Heritiers Bourotte-Audy, Highlands 41, Italy, Lugano DOC, Merlot, Otella, Paso Robles, Pomerol, Syrah, Tibouren, Vignobles Famille Quiot | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – June 2024

Posted on June 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Once a month I go to my favorite wine shop The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan to pick up the club selections, of course by now, you realize that I tend to stop there more often than once a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Cotes du Rhone Villages, Domaine de Coste Chaude, Donati Family Vineyards, France, Grenache Blanc, Merlot, Paicines, Paso Robles, Roussanne, San Benito County, Trilogy, Viognier, Visan | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – May 2024

Posted on May 21, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I was overdue going into my favorite place, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. First my Bride for almost a month and myself, after her third week, I was down for two weeks and we both were taking Paxlovid, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beaujolais, Boal, Bual, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Claret, Donati Family Vineyards, France, Gamay, Henriques & Henriques, Les Rose, Liergues, Madeira, Malbec, Malvasia Fina, Merlot, Moillard, Paicines, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Portugal, Saint-Jean-d'Ardieres, San Benito County, Single Harvest Madeira | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – March 2024

Posted on March 23, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I have some great tastings and events coming down the pike, courtesy of my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Some may deride me for belonging to a wine club, but I find it so much … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Nexus & Frontaura, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Creston Highlands, Highlands 41, Nexus One, Paso Robles, Ribera Del Duero, Riboli Family Wines, Spain, Tempranillo, Tinta Fina | Leave a comment

Of All the Gin Joints, In All the World..

Posted on March 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It isn’t quite the same, but Ms. Yoga turns up in Las Vegas, while we are there and, on a day, when the kids are in school and our kids are working. My Bride and I ended up on The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Il Borro, Italy, Lamelle, Miner Family Winery, Paso Robles, Steinbeck Vineyards, Toscana IGT, Viognier | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source – February 2024 Club Selections

Posted on February 22, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Around the tenth of the month, is when you will always find me for sure at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as I always look forward to getting the wine club selections. It is always a mystery and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Coteaux d'Enserune IGP, France, Grenache, Languedoc, Merlot, Paso Robles, Toad Hollow Vineyards, Vila Voltaire Je Suis Tombe Par Terre | 1 Comment

Republica

Posted on November 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that I enjoy eating ribs when dining out. They may not be the healthiest choice, and neither am I. I think back in the Old Country, ribs would not have been proper, because they are not … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bota Box, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Daou Vineyards, Delicato Family Vineyards, Merlot, Nighthawk Rich Red Wine, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment