Tag Archives: Petit Verdot

Whoa!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I just received my shipment from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey” and the selection is just what I had envisioned the club to be from the start. I had my choice of getting two bottles of wine every … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cambiata, Chardonnay, Coastview Vineyard, Cuvee S.A. Andree, Laumann Family Estate Wines, Malbec, Monterey, Monterey County, Petit Verdot, Puma Road, Red Wine, RF Wines, Rocosa Loma Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Tannat, Vigna Monte Nero Ranch | 6 Comments

More New Wines

Posted on April 3, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I am finally writing about the new wines that I received from my wine club A Taste of Monterey. Everyone that belongs to the club, probably received the wines a couple of weeks ago, but I asked that they delay … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Cima Collina, Heller Estate, Lockwood Oaks Vineyard, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Monterey, Pelerin Wines, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, San Antonio Valley AVA, Santa Lucia Highlands | Leave a comment

Back to Salvatore’s

Posted on March 20, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I don’t know about you, but when I am away for a vacation, I like to try new restaurants, because there are always new ones to be found. It seems that it is even truer now that I write these … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Girard Artistry, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot | 2 Comments

Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar

Posted on March 16, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Over the decades I have watched the changes in Las Vegas. It went from the very cool days of The Rat Pack when it was a “family city.” Then for a blink of an eye, it was a family-oriented city. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Italy, Montevina Wines, Petit Verdot, Petra Zingari, Pinot Grigio, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

The February Birthdays

Posted on February 25, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Once a month I write about the curious way we celebrate birthdays. Since there are so many in the family, it would become rather onerous on everyone to have several different parties to attend each month, so we combine them … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, California, Case, Merlot, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Robert Talbott Winery, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Sodaro Estate Blend, Sodaro Estate Winery | Leave a comment

Twas the Day after Christmas

Posted on January 8, 2016 by thewineraconteur

When there is a major holiday to celebrate and when all of the family is together, there is always time for another party. Some families just grow exponentially and it comes to the point where one home is not big … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Malbec, Merlot, Michael Mondavi Family Estate, Napa Valley, Oberon, Petit Verdot, St. Supery | Leave a comment

Christmas Eve Dinner

Posted on January 4, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Christmas Eve dinner was at our house, and probably the best thing that could happen that morning was that I had to work. There were going to be enough cooks in the kitchen and I would not be impeding any … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cakebread Cellars, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Opus One, Petit Verdot | 4 Comments

Brengman Brothers

Posted on August 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The last of our winery stops on a whirlwind tour of Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan was a bit abbreviated, because we were trying to get back to the resort for dinner. I have to say that Brengman Brothers requires another … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brengman Brothers, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignion, Chardonnay, Dagudscht, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Leelanau Peninsula, Merlot, Michigan, Muscat New York, Muscat Ottonel, Nathan Rose Private Label, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Refosco, Riesling, Rotgipfler, Runaway Hen, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Valpanera, Viognier | 2 Comments

The Audubon Bar

Posted on July 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

As the reception at the Jockey Club was winding down, we ended up with two other couples trying to decide where to go for dinner that evening. It is amazing that with the subject of wine, I can always get … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Le Crock, Cru Bourgeois, France, Medoc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Saint-Estephe | Leave a comment

A Nice Little Visit

Posted on May 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The other day one of our son’s and his family stopped by for a visit and it was a nice quiet time. Two of the three grandchildren came with our son and his wife for dinner. My Bride is her … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Finca Constancia, Gonzales Byass, Graciano, Petit Verdot, Spain, Sterling Vintner's Collection, Syrah, Tempranillo, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | Leave a comment