Tag Archives: Petit Verdot

Two Distinct Cabs

Posted on May 23, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As always, it is not too difficult for me to find some time to do some wine tasting. I mean, not that I really need any wines to add to the cellar, even if I had room, but one never … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arme, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Emblem, Family Series, Malbec, Marietta Cellars, Merlot, Michael Mondavi Family Estate, Napa Valley, North Coast, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, Syrah, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Adieu Louisville

Posted on May 19, 2018 by thewineraconteur

It was our last night in Louisville and outside of the commute, it was very pleasurable. My Bride had finished up her Continuing Education credits which are necessary for one of her designations. As for me I just sat in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Domaine Sainte Barbe, France, Gamay, Gamay de Bouze, Gamay de Chaudenay, Gamay Freau, Macon-Burgy, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Terres Rouge, Yao Family Wines | Leave a comment

A Syrah and a Cab

Posted on May 1, 2018 by thewineraconteur

The world of wines to me is still fascinating after all of these years and I am still a student of the grape. I basically have wine where ever I go any more. When I am at a restaurant, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Columbia Valley, Floating Rock, Frank Family Vineyards, Hyatt Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Syrah, Washington, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

Never Be Hasty

Posted on February 10, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I was getting ready to try the third and fourth wines at a tasting at D. Vine Fine Wines in Livonia, Michigan. I was looking at the sheet and I saw one wine that I had just tried a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Abouridu, Areni Noir, Arenie, Armigne, Barbera, Bastardo, Brancalleo, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmenere, Clos Pepe Vineyard, Dolcetto, France, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, Languedoc, Loring Wine Company, Malbec, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Plavac Mali, Saperavi, Souzan, Sta. Rita Hills, Tannat, Tchekapesi, Tchkaveri | 3 Comments

Wine and Suits

Posted on January 27, 2018 by thewineraconteur

My entire career has been as a clothier and not in the wine industry, though they can go hand in hand. I have met customers over the years that have impeccable taste, not only in clothes, but in food, wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Almansa, Bodegas Atalaya, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Castilla La Mancha, Chateau Les Grand Thibaud, France, Garnacha Tintorerea, Laya, Malbec, Merlot, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Spain | Leave a comment

Bordeaux and Maipo

Posted on November 22, 2017 by thewineraconteur

It is very interesting to see what type of wines are being offered at a wine tasting, especially when there is no theme or featured winery. This happened to be the situation when I last visited D. Vine Fine Wines … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Pillebart, Chile, Echeverria Family Wines, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Maipo Valley, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Propuesta | Leave a comment

Four New Wines

Posted on October 15, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that there were more wines purchased at Elie Wine Company, but it was not from us. My Sister-in-Law was so amazed at the breadth of French wines offered in one location, that she decided to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, Chateau Carbonnieux, Clos Canarelli, Corsica, Domaine Charlopin-Parizot, Domaine des Roches Neuves, Figari, France, Gevrey-Chambertin, Graves, La Justice, Les Memoires, Loire Valley, Mammolo, Merlot, Niellucciu, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Saumur de Champigny, Sciaccarellu, Syrah, Thierry Germain | Leave a comment

Crystal Mountain

Posted on August 26, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Crystal Mountain is a resort in the northwest corner of the lower peninsula of Michigan and it is a year- round facility. It is not far from Traverse City and is a major ski resort in the winter and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | 2 Comments

A Cab and a Petite Sirah

Posted on August 10, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I am sure that most people must think that I am really strange, there I am at a wine tasting and I keep my glassful of wine, until they empty a bottle and then I take the bottle and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Elevation, Heritance, Howell Mountain, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Park Muscatine Vineyard, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Retro Cellars, Rutherford, St. Helena, Syrah, Yountville | 2 Comments

Two Red Blends

Posted on August 8, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had left the house earlier than normal to go to the wine tasting and I snagged the last chair at the bar. It was another evening there of a social media social night and was the placed packed. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apriori, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Malbec, Merlot, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Rhinefarm, Sonoma County | Leave a comment