Tag Archives: Petit Verdot

Mother’s Day 2022

Posted on May 13, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It is a holiday that is popular and celebrated around the world. It is also a day that seems to get more chaotic each year, as we try to make plans. For restaurants, it is a powerhouse of a holiday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Pratello di Bertola, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Garda DOC, Guenoc, Italy, Langtry Estate & Vineyards, Malbec, Merlot, North Coast, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Pratello, Victorian Claret | Leave a comment

A Great Way to Finish a Tasting

Posted on April 21, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I don’t want anyone to think that I don’t work hard amassing my notes for articles when I am at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I was there meeting an Instagram wine blogger that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canada, Christian Moueix, Dominus Estate, Icewine, Inniskillin, Napa Valley, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Ontario, Petit Verdot, Vidal Blanc | Leave a comment

Three More Reds with Korbin Ming

Posted on December 24, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It was a beautiful day and I was finishing a wine tasting that Korbin Ming was conducting at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Korbin Ming is the Associate Winemaker at Korbin Kameron Winery, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee Kristin, Korbin Kameron, Malbec, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Reserve, Sonoma Valley | Leave a comment

And a Duckhorn Migration 1996

Posted on September 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were celebrating the August and September birthdays at one of the sister’s homes, as they have an inground swimming pool and the weekend might be the last hurrah for the season. Since, my Bride is one of five daughters … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aire, Alicante Bouschet, Azal-Tinto, Borracal, Brancelho, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Decoy, Docal, Duckhorn Vineyards, Espadeiro, Espadeiro-Mole, Gazela, Grand-Noir, Labrusco, Merlot, Migration, Napa Valley, Padeiro-de-Basto, Pedral, Petit Verdot, Pical, Portugal, Rabo-de-Ovelha, Rose, Sogrape Vinhos, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira-Petra, Verdelho-Tinto, Vinhao, Vinho Verde Tinto | Leave a comment

Realm Cellars “The Bard”

Posted on August 22, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There are times when I stop at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and I find myself elevated above my food grade. I am not usually in the pay grade to encounter cult wines, and yes, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "The Bard", Beckstoffer Bourn Vineyard, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Bettinelli Upper Ridge Vineyard, Blair Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Farella Vineyard, Houyi Vineyard, Larkmead Vineyard, Merlot, Napa Valley, Orchard Vineyard, Petit Verdot, Realm Cellars, Realm SLD Estate Vineyard | Leave a comment

Cuvee Kristin and Sweet Isla

Posted on August 14, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The first official winetasting at The Fine Wine Source was coming to an end for us, but it was going on for another day at the shop. Korbin Ming did an excellent job, even with his flying in that morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee Kristin, Korbin Kameron, Late Harvest, Malbec, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sweet Isla | Leave a comment

Two Cabs from Arrow & Branch

Posted on July 27, 2021 by thewineraconteur

One of the joys of visiting my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source, is the chance to try many different wines and different styles. They had just received some new vintages from Arrow & Branch Estate of Napa Valley. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arrow & Branch Estate Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Black Label, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Criscione Vineyard, Lewelling Vineyard, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Petit Verdot, St. Helena | Leave a comment

En Primeur Reds – Part Two

Posted on July 5, 2021 by thewineraconteur

If I was this excited just tasting a selective sample group of En Primeur wines, if and when the world opens up again properly, those lucky souls that will be there, will be in Seventh Heaven. I have read and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blason D'Issan, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ferriere, Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, France, Graves, Margaux, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

Father’s Day Dinner 2021

Posted on July 1, 2021 by thewineraconteur

My Bride always makes sure that I am remembered on Father’s Day, and half the time, even though I usually select the gifts for me, I tend to forget. She also claims that I am a very expensive habit, high … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Latour, France, Les Forts de Latour, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

Almost Normal? Part Two

Posted on June 27, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The end of an era of elegance and class came to an end; instead of Cary Grant we now have Stanley Kowalski. Years ago, Ronald Reagan called for the Berlin Wall to be razed, today there is nothing as dramatic, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Lodi, Michael David Winery, Petit Verdot, Petite Petit, Petite Sirah | Leave a comment