Tag Archives: Petite Sirah

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

Two Reds from Bos Wines

Posted on April 1, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The last two wines that I enjoyed with winemaker David Bos at my local wineshop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan featured the grape that he has the longest affinity for, under his own label Bos Wine. While David … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bos Wines, California, Harvest Red Blend, Moon BOS, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Phoenix Ranch, Syrah | Leave a comment

My February 2022 Wine Club Selections

Posted on February 23, 2022 by thewineraconteur

My Fine Wine Source Club Selections came out at the usual time, it is just for some odd reason the hardest month for me to get there. It just seems that projects seem to grow exponentially and then compounded with … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, California, Chianti Riserva DOCG, Counoise, Fattoria il Muro, Il Muro, Incredible Red, Italy, Paso Robles, Peachy Canyon, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Willie Newman and Tre Son Winery

Posted on January 19, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I remember the first time that I tasted Tre Son wines, was at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan back in 2018 and I was told that it was an exclusive to the wine shop. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 4 Hearts Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Tre Son, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Wine Club October 2021

Posted on October 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I had to get to my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, to pick up the new wine club selections. Actually, I think this is the first time that I went on the same day, that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blaye, Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau Bourdieu, Cotes de Blaye, Cotes de Bordeaux, France, Malbec, Merlot, Petite Sirah, TRIM Project, TRIM Wines | 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

From Clark Street to Sammy’s

Posted on May 22, 2021 by thewineraconteur

As soon as I wrote the title to this article, if you are from my generation and from Delray or Southwest Detroit, it sounds like I am going to talk about the old neighborhood. Alas, I am not going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Daou Vineyards, Italy, Lagrein, Mezzacorona, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Red Blend, Syrah, Trentino, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Sitting at the Bar

Posted on April 20, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We are still getting used to eating out again, indoors. We are in one of the states where restaurants really took it on the chin. For the longest time, restaurants could only do carry-out, which eliminated more jobs. We really … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 12 e Mezzo Fashion Edition, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Italy, Lodi, Malvasia Bianca, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Puglia IGT, Salento IGT, The Cult Wine, Varvaglione 1921 | Leave a comment

October 2020 Wine Club Selections

Posted on November 1, 2020 by thewineraconteur

The month is almost over and I am just getting to discuss the wines from my local club, the Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan. I am happy to say, that I was concerned that with the lockdowns and everything … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau L'Eglise Saget, Clarksburg, France, Masterwines, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Tortoise Creek Wines | Leave a comment

Stokes’ Ghost 2016

Posted on September 22, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Just because my birthday is in September is the not the reason that all three of the wine clubs send us wine. I wish they were gifts and then I could claim that they are samples, but they are not. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Durif, Hames Valley, Monterey, Petite Sirah, Scheid Vineyards, Stokes' Ghost | Leave a comment