Tag Archives: Piedmonte

Inconceivable

Posted on September 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I am always trying to find things for “date” nights, especially to go see a movie, my Bride enjoys an evening at the cinema, but alas, most of the films produced anymore don’t make the cut for me anymore. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Beni di Batasiolo, Cortese, Dogliano Brothers, Gavi DOCG, Italy, Piedmonte | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – January 2026

Posted on January 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

A couple of weeks after my surgery, we went to see the surgeon for a follow up, I still should not lift anything heavy, we decided that a bottle of wine was fine, but a magnum was too heavy; this … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cari, Carola, Daje Mach, Fra Germano, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe, Pelaverga Piccolo, Piedmonte, Seance, Taddone, Verduno Pelaverga DOC | Leave a comment

The Grotto at the Inn at Saint John’s

Posted on October 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I may have been named after a Saint, but I certainly don’t refer to our home in such lofty terms. Saint John’s Resort has a history that began in the late Forties when St. John’s Provincial Seminary opened its doors … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Villa Sparina, Brut, Chardonnay, Cortese, Gavi, Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Gavi di Gavi, Gavi DOCG, Glera, Italy, Piedmonte, Prosecco, Scarpetta Wines | Leave a comment

Moscato d’Asti

Posted on February 7, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Everyone presumes that if one writes a Wine Blog, one only drinks expensive wines and this is not the case. If we only had wines that were on the short list, there would not be much to write about. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cascinetta Vietti, Italy, Moscato, Moscato di Asti, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Piedmonte, Risata | Leave a comment

The Caller at Tuscan Bistro

Posted on August 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

After spending a couple of days at a Board Meeting with my Bride, along with The Caller and his wife, not to mention a whirl-wind couple of hours trying wines at assorted wineries, we went home. The Caller had other … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, California, Costa Di Bussia, Dolcetto, Italy, Lodi, Nebbiolo, Piedmonte, Primitivo, The Seven Deadly Zins, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

A Moving Day

Posted on May 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Moving can be very traumatic and thankfully we are not moving to a new home. The moving that I am referring to was not nearly that dramatic; my Bride’s department was moving from one floor to another floor in their … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chateau St. Jean, Chenin Blanc, Glera, Il Conte D'Alba, Italy, Moletto, Moscato, North Coast, Piedmonte, Pine Ridge Winery, Prosecco, Stella Rosa Bianco, Treviso, Veneto, Viognier | 1 Comment

“The Caller” is in Saginaw

Posted on March 28, 2015 by thewineraconteur

One of my frequent casts of characters that I get a chance to mention is “The Caller.” This nom de plume was bestowed upon him by Oliver of The Winegetter fame. “The Caller” is a good friend of my Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Asti, Belle Glos, Bevlamo, California, Clark & Telegraph Vineyard, Italy, Moscato, Moscato di Asti, Piedmonte, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley | Leave a comment

A Couple of Sweet Wines on New Years Eve

Posted on January 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Traditionally New Years Eve is celebrated at our home, and we invite all the family to attend, if they desire. It is not as glamorous as a nightclub, nor is it as expensive. No one has to buy a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Italy, Moscato, Moscato Bianco, Moscato di Asti, Piedmonte, Stella Mia, Sutter Home, Trinchero Family Estates | Leave a comment

Debbie Reynolds and Le Cirque

Posted on May 2, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have been going off and on to Las Vegas for years, more so nowadays to visit two of my children and five grandchildren that live there. Some more astute vacationers select their times to coincide with a show by … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barolo, Gaja, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Piedmonte, Sperss | 4 Comments

View Wine Bar at Tivoli Village

Posted on April 16, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes an outsider can introduce the locals to a new restaurant. That was the case in hand. Going out for lunch recently I suggested a restaurant that we had gone to before, but out son and daughter-in-law had not been … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Calatayud, Charmat Method, Ellena Langhe Nascetta, Garnacha, Glera, Grenache, Italy, La Marca Winery, Langhe, Las Rocas de San Alejandro, Nascetta, Piedmonte, Prosecco, Rose, Spain | Leave a comment