Tag Archives: Pinot Noir

Some Future Wines

Posted on October 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The last day that my Sister-in-Law was in town we were going to go out for brunch, but there was about an hour or more wait, so she wanted to go see the wine shop that I had taken her … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albillo, Bodegas Cesar, Burgundy, Castilla y Leon, Chardonnay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Cigales, Cotes du Jura, Domaine Labet, Domaine Sylvain Langoureau, Fleurs, France, Les Voillenots Dessous, Pinot Noir, Principe Clarete de Luna, Spain, Tempranillo, Verdejo | Leave a comment

Monterey Shipment

Posted on September 29, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I recently received three new wines from my wine club A Taste of Monterey and I am looking forward to trying them. In fact, I think they may be part of the wines that we have this Thanksgiving, because heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Alexander Smith, Alta Loma Vineyard, California, Chardonnay, Fairview Ranch, Grenache, Monterey, Pelerin Wines, Pinot Noir, Rosella's Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sierra Mar Vineyard, Tondre Vineyard, Wrath Estate Winery | 2 Comments

Two Special Burgundy Reds

Posted on September 21, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had the good fortune to try a couple of more red Burgundy wines when I stopped by Elie Wine Company in Birmingham, Michigan. Once I get over a major case of wine envy after walking up and down the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 1'er Premier Cru, Burgundy, Clos la Riotte, Domaine Odoul-Coquard, France, Morey-Saint-Denis, Pinot Noir, Vosne-Romanee | Leave a comment

Lieux-Dits

Posted on September 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I am often learning about wines, but I just learned a new word in French, lieux-dits, which means localities. This all came about from going to a wine tasting at one of the finest wine shops I have ever been … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aux Saints-Jacques, Burgundy, Domaine Odoul-Coquard, Domaine Regis Bouvier, France, Les Longeroies, Marsannay, Nuits St. George, Pinot Noir | 2 Comments

Ms. Yoga Returns

Posted on September 9, 2017 by thewineraconteur

One of our dear friends and part of my returning cast of character Ms. Yoga came up for a visit, and this time it was both personal and business in nature. Of course, I told her that her room was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged delle Venezie IGT, Italy, Pinot Noir, Sartori | Leave a comment

Crystal Mountain

Posted on August 26, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Crystal Mountain is a resort in the northwest corner of the lower peninsula of Michigan and it is a year- round facility. It is not far from Traverse City and is a major ski resort in the winter and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | 2 Comments

Iron Bay Restaurant

Posted on July 27, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Marquette, Michigan we were trying to find out about some restaurants that we haven’t tried and we were walking around the downtown area. There was a restaurant that we had enjoyed called L’Attitudes, but it had … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cline Family Cellars, Coteaux du Verdon, Domaine de Valmoissine, France, IGP Var, Louis Latour, North Coast, Pinot Noir, Viognier | 1 Comment

Ford’s Garage

Posted on July 15, 2017 by thewineraconteur

My Favorite Daughter was in town for a few days and I got to spend some time with her on two days, and I guess that was enough of Dear Old Dad. Actually, we had some great times, we spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Acrobat, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Concannon Vineyard, Hahn Winery, King Estate Winery, Oregon, Paso Robles, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, St. Francis Winery & Vineyard, Willamette Valley | Leave a comment

A Pinot and a Meritage

Posted on July 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While I was still wandering around the wine department, I did some more exploring, after all who doesn’t like shopping for wine? I mean, not to boast, but if we drank a bottle a day, it would take about four … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Napa Valley, Nuits St. George, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | Leave a comment

Boyne Highlands

Posted on July 1, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We arrived at Boyne Highlands which is near the top of mitten, if you look at the Lower Peninsula of Michigan that way. Boyne Highlands is a year-round resort, with skiing in the winter and golf in the summer. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Canyon Road Winery, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment