Tag Archives: Pinot Meunier

Laurent Perrier – Part One

Posted on November 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It was quite a coup and an event at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as Constance Delaire, the Chief Oenologist and Winemaker at Laurent Perrier was hosting three tasting sessions at the wine shop and then an additional … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Brut Nature, Champagne, Chardonnay, Heritage, La Cuvee, Laurent-Perrier, Laurent-Perrier Group, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Le Bistro

Posted on March 20, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Our final night at sea, and for me, it was fine. About two days earlier I started getting very lethargic and my Bride was starting to give me static that I was getting old. I did a quick check and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Yellow Label, Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin | Leave a comment

Palomar

Posted on March 8, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that being on a cruise ship has changed considerably since the last time, which was about thirty years ago. Then there was one private restaurant for dinner, and a limited breakfast offering at another location; otherwise … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Champagne Haton, Chardonnay, Damery, France, Il Borro, Italy, Jean-Noel Haton Rosé, Lamelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Toscana IGT | 3 Comments

It Was Thirty-One Years Ago

Posted on April 24, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I met thirty-one years ago, and I may have ambushed her about the date, as she was just waking up. Even though we are retired, she has volunteered to help her sister, who just acquired the company … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Airen, Arneis, Azienda Agricola Malvira, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Champagne Lete-Vautrain, Chardonnay, Cremant de Bourgogne, France, Malvira, Methode Traditionelle, Nebbiolo Bianco, Piedmont, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Renesio Vineyard, Roero, Ugni Blanc, Veuve Ambal | Leave a comment

What Happens in Vegas, Stays with Us

Posted on March 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, no matter how long we stay in Las Vegas visiting two of our children and five of our grandchildren, the time seems so short. There were many side trips that we made, quick meals, shopping (me even more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, E&J Gallo, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, Palazzo Della Torre, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Veneto, Veronese IGT, William Wycliff Winery | Leave a comment

Champagne to Ring in the New Year

Posted on December 30, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I had the chance to do a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan centering on Champagne. Champagne is that mysterious sparkling wine that gets bundled with all of its distant relatives. To be Champagne, the wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brut, Champagne, Champagne Rose, Chardonnay, Chouilly, Collection 243, Cumieres, France, La Montagne, La Riviere, Louis Roederer, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Verzy | Leave a comment

New Year’s Day 2023

Posted on January 10, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I have a philosophy or maybe just a misguided thought, that whatever I do on New Year’s Day is what I will do the most of during the year. Thankfully, whatever struck me on the eve, was out of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, California, Chardonnay, Domaine Chandon, Methode Traditionelle, Moet et Chandon, Napa Valley, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Christmas Dinner with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. 2022

Posted on December 27, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We always look forward to our time with The Wine Raconteur, Jr. (and that is a sobriquet that he chose). We had Christmas dinner at their house, though it was a bit touch and go, because their son became ill, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Chardonnay, Chateau L'Eglise-Clinet, Domaine Chandon, France, La Petite Eglise, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pomerol | Leave a comment

Going Out in Style

Posted on June 5, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were over due for a real date night and a fabulous dinner, so we went to Vertical in Downtown Detroit. Vertical is located in the Harmony Park district of Downtown Detroit in a residential hotel, behind the Music Hall. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Biutiful Cava Rose, Brut Premier, Brut Rose, Cava, Chardonnay, France, Grenache, Isaac Fernandez Seleccion, Louis Roederer, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Reims, Spain | Leave a comment

Our Favorite Place for Brunch

Posted on May 24, 2021 by thewineraconteur

After booking the flight and the hotel, we booked this brunch, and it was mentioned often as we talked about the trip. We were making a return trip to Echo & Rig Butcher and Steakhouse. Echo & Rig was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, California Champagne, Chardonnay, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, William Wycliff Winery | Leave a comment