Tag Archives: Pinot Noir

A Day in Downtown Detroit

Posted on November 2, 2025 by thewineraconteur

It was one of those days that was going to be fun. We were going to have dinner later while we were in Downtown Detroit, and the restaurant had a dress code of proper business attire, which is fine with … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Bodegas Agro de Bazan, Corpinnat, Etiqueta Verde, Granbazan, Grenache, Llopart Reserva Brut Rose, Metode Tradicional, Monastrell, Penedes, Pinot Noir, Rias Baixas, Spain, Val do Salnes | Leave a comment

Another Great Meal at the Walloon Lake Inn

Posted on October 3, 2025 by thewineraconteur

As I continue with how my Bride pampers me, when I am a rightful gent. I must admit that I always accuse my Bride of being repetitious in her selections, but I totally agreed that we had to have dinner … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut, Chardonnay, Charles Ninot, Dundee Hills, Famille Piffaut, France, Languedoc, Methode Traditionelle, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Stoller Family Estate, Willamette Valley | Leave a comment

Our Last Grandchild to Graduate from High School

Posted on August 4, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We kept very busy with graduations, and this one could have been with the two boys out in Vegas, but her family moved back to the old stomping grounds. It was kind of hit or miss, with school transcripts, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Blanquette, Blanquette de Limoux, California, Delicato Family Vineyards, France, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Grenache, Languedoc, Mauzac, Methode Traditionelle, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Rose, Saint-Hilaire, Sieur d'Arques, Sofia, Syrah | 2 Comments

And Then There Were More Reds to Try

Posted on July 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After the Maison Trimbach wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan in the new addition, we walked back into the original store to be greeted with more wines to taste, Red wines from both the Old World … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 'L Franc ******, Bourgogne Rouge, Bussia, Cabernet Franc, Domaine Rene Leclerc, France, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Proprieta Sperino, Vino d'Italia-Vino da Tavola | 2 Comments

The Last Three from Trimbach

Posted on July 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

All good things come to an end, and wine tastings always seem to end to quickly, including this special evening at The Fine Wine Source with Anne Trimbach curating her family’s wines. And this tasting didn’t even get close to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alsace, Cuve 7, France, Gewurztraminer, Maison Trimbach, Pinot Noir, Reserve, Rodern Vineyard, Rotenberg Vineyard, St. Hippolyte Vineyard | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – June 2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite monthly activities is to stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up the wine club selections. The club selections, just like every other wine in the store has been curated by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Adelsheim Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Lazio IGT, Merlot, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Ronci Valley, Rose of Pinot Noir, Rosso di Ne, Tenuta Ronci, Willamette Valley | 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

A Taste of Monterey – Winter 2025

Posted on February 11, 2025 by thewineraconteur

By happenstance, back in 2003, my Bride and I were on holidays at having lunch at the famed Sardine Factory and in the Cannery Row district, that was written about by John Steinbeck. We walked into “A Taste of Monterey” … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, California, Chardonnay, Folktale Winery and Vineyards, KW Ranch & Highlands, Monterey, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Scratch, Shale Canyon, Sparkling Rose, Tempranillo | Leave a comment

New Year’s Eve 2024

Posted on January 30, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We had a very quiet New Year’s Eve celebration, as the weather was terrible, and we live on the opposite side of the city from everyone else. So, we had just a small gathering and my Bride was still a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Ambonnay, Bouzy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Cuvee, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Champagne Andre Clouet, Chardonnay, Dunning Vineyards, Malbec, Merlot, Montagne de Reims, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rose Champagne, Spiritum, Spring Mountain District, The Benchland, Willow Creek District | Leave a comment