Tag Archives: Pinot Grigio

“It’s My Birthday” Part Two

Posted on March 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga was taking Charleston by storm with, no prisoners as we were going to make a day of it, until her birthday dinner. It looked like rain, but as the three of us left the Renaissance Hotel for another … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Colli Orientali de Friuli DOC, Friuli-Grave, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Germany, Italy, J&H Selbach, Kali Hart Vineyard, Monterey, Mosel, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Robert Talbott Winery, Scarpetta Wines, Selbach-Oster, Spatlese | 3 Comments

Dining at Sea Pines

Posted on March 9, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We were going to eat at The Crazy Crab at Harbour Town which is located in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. I found this restaurant on the internet, just like everyone else and Harbour Town has a bit of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Castello Banfi, Chardonnay, Italy, Pinot Grigio, San Angelo, Sonoma County, St. Francis Winery & Vineyard, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

The Ordinary Pub

Posted on March 1, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Since, we had never been to Savannah, Georgia, I was trying to find a restaurant that we could walk to, since all of my research showed that parking in the Historic District was hard to find and quite dear. Truthfully, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barone Montalto, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Sicily, Terre Siciliane IGT | Leave a comment

Another Run to Butter Run

Posted on January 26, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The last time we were at Butter Run, I said that we would be back. The name “Butter Run” is from the time the grandfather was asked to go buy some butter, and during that errand, he got side tracked … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Pinot Grigio, The Butter Run Saloon Private Reserve | Leave a comment

Wining at Detroit Metro

Posted on October 20, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Perhaps if we flew First Class, I might enjoy flying more, but the system has definitely made me a curmudgeon. We get there so early, to park and get a shuttle to check-in and check our luggage; I also enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 181 Merlot, California, Canyon Road Winery, Delicato Family Vineyards, Lodi, Merlot, Noble Vines Collection, Pinot Grigio | Leave a comment

Adieu

Posted on August 17, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I have never understood Mother-in-Law jokes as I had a tremendous one. My Bride was going back and forth about choosing her retirement date. Her client would have loved to have seen her continue, until he retired. She had earmarked … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barone Fini, California, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Italy, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Valdadige DOC | 1 Comment

A Walk to Mission Point

Posted on June 26, 2022 by thewineraconteur

There is so much to see and enjoy on Mackinac Island, especially if it is your first time there. We have been there many times and I think that we have stopped at every shop and tourist attraction on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Castello Sternati, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Houchart, Famille Quiot, France, Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Grenache Noir, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Syrah, Tibouren | Leave a comment

A Retirement Party on the River

Posted on June 22, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Not for me, I have been retired and in fact, we never even recorded the day or anything, it just kind of happened. My younger brother retired and his wife had a surprise retirement party for him. She did a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cupcake Vineyards, delle Venezie IGT, Pinot Grigio, The Wine Group | 1 Comment

Those Model T’s Are Fast

Posted on June 8, 2022 by thewineraconteur

There are some days when plans are changed the last minute, and I was going to be alone for the day, and then my Bride was free. I took advantage of the information and decided that we were going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arcturos, Artist Cuvee, Black Star Farms, Chardonnay, delle Venezie IGT, Italy, Kris Wines, Michigan, Pinot Grigio, Sur Lie Chardonnay, Winebow Group | 1 Comment

Sometimes, We Get Touted

Posted on June 6, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Periodically, we get touted to try a restaurant, and a most of the time it happens to be a chain and I just don’t get that excited. I guess it was all the years of being an independent retailer, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chenin Blanc, Imagery Estate Winery, McManis Family Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, River Junction | Leave a comment