Tag Archives: Petite Sirah

Abstract ’15 and Bavette

Posted on February 23, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The weather was starting to get more agreeable in Las Vegas and we had made plans to have an adult dinner one night, of course two of the adults were our children. Where to go? As if there are not … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Abstract, Amador County, California, Cantina Valdadige, El Dorado County, Grenache, Italy, Mendocino County, Napa Valley, Orin Swift Cellars, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Sonoma County, Syrah, Trentino-Alto Adige, Vallagarina IGT | Leave a comment

Dracaena Wines

Posted on February 9, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I was thinking about a Weimaraner dog and Cabernet Franc in my preparations for the trip to Las Vegas. That may sound like an odd combination, but I contacted Lori Budd to see if she and her husband Michael had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Dracaena Wines, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah | 10 Comments

Sanders Family Winery

Posted on February 3, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The last time I was in Las Vegas, I tried to get some Nevada wine to try with no success and I thought it would be interesting to try some wine from this state. So, before I left for Las … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged American, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, French Colombard, Harmony, Merlot, Nevada, Pahrump, Pahrump Valley Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Ruby Port, Sanders Family Winery, Serenity, Symphony, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Twas the Night Before the Eve

Posted on December 29, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It was the night before Christmas Eve and one of my assorted characters arrived in town to visit with her family. Ms. Yoga came into town with her son and she wanted to meet up with us, before she settled … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Central Coast, Central Valley, Chile, Daou Vineyards, Grenache, Paso Robles, Pessimist, Petite Sirah, Red Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tannat, Terranoble, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

“Never Dream Alone”

Posted on September 2, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We were all sitting at one of the tables at D. Vine Fine Wines having a grand old time, and isn’t that what wine should all be about? One of the joys of being at a wine bar is to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Grenache Noir, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Syrah Noir, Tank Garage Winery, Zinfandel | 1 Comment

D. Vine

Posted on August 31, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I guess I have been remiss and it has been brought up to my attention that I should add another character to my cast of wine devotees. Ms. Yoga is one of our oldest friends and she has been on … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Chappellet, Charbono, Hallowed Ground, Malbec, Merlot, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Petite Verdot, T Vine Winery, Zinfandel | 5 Comments

A Respite

Posted on August 29, 2016 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated often, I consider myself a clothier, which means that I am in the retail industry. If you have never been, or if you have in the past, you will understand that meal breaks can be the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Buena Vista Winery, California, Carignan, Cinsault, Count of Buena Vista Founder's Red, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, Syrah, Valdigue, Zinfandel | 1 Comment

Finally Another Call

Posted on July 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Just when I thought that I was going to have to file a Missing Person Report, I received a text from The Caller. It had been some time that I had heard from him, though my Bride keeps in touch … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Grenache, Malbec, Meeker Roller Coaster Red, Merlot, Mustang Wine Works, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Two for the Heart

Posted on May 5, 2016 by thewineraconteur

As much as I like to try different restaurants, there are times when we just need to go have a quick meal. There are plenty of places that I guess can fulfill this need, but how can one go wrong … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Benvolio, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Colby Red, Friuli-Grave, Italy, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Shiraz, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

Back to The Courthouse

Posted on May 1, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Once again my dinner club had another meeting at The Courthouse Grille in Plymouth, Michigan. There are a few occasions that I cannot meet with the members for various reasons, and then there are some meetings where the selection of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bronco Wine Company, California, Malbec, Montpellier Wines, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment