Tag Archives: Pinot Noir

Another Surprise Memory

Posted on May 7, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The other day I went down to grab a bottle of wine from the cellar to bring up for dinner and it was in an awkward spot in the rack. After I pulled the wine that I wanted I decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cote de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Domaine Marey-Monge, France, Pinot Noir, Romanee-St-Vivant | 2 Comments

“The Caller” is in Indianapolis

Posted on March 30, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I tend to write in spurts when my Muse hits and I had just finished the last article when “The Caller” texted me from Indianapolis. He and wife must be on road trip and he decided to regale me with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 20 Year Old Tawny, Belle Glos, California, Douro, Meiomi, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Porto, Portugal, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, Tawny, Taylor Fladgate, Tinto Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional | Leave a 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

Some New Wines for Future Articles

Posted on March 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I just received some new wines from my wine club The Taste of Monterey. It is always interesting to see what wines are being featured and to be truthful I am appreciating the wines more and more from Monterey, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Arroyo Seco, Boete Reserve, Boete Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Faite, Monterey, Paraiso Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Scott Family Estate | Leave a comment

The Caller Calls From Ann Arbor

Posted on February 26, 2015 by thewineraconteur

One of the joys of writing this blog is that it can go in many directions and I never know where it is heading until I sit down at my keyboard. The Caller is one of my characters who get … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Canaiolo, Castello Banfi, Chianti Classico, Chile, Cono Sur Reserva Especial, Italy, La Mass di Greve, Malvese Bianca, Pinot Noir, Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Valle de Casablanca | Leave a comment

Two Fine Gifts

Posted on February 22, 2015 by thewineraconteur

It is time to bid Oliver and Nina a fond farewell until the next time that they grace us with their friendship and companionship. The night was wonderful and the conversation was great, with them regaling us with anecdotes about … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Anaba Wines, California, Carneros, Erste Lage, Germany, Kabinett, Las Brisas Vineyards, Mahoney Vineyards, Mosel, Ortseil, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Scharzhofberger, Weingut Von Hovel, Wiltingen | 2 Comments

A Couple of Red Wines for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 18, 2015 by thewineraconteur

On Valentine’s Day, when you get two Wine Bloggers together, I guess you are going to have some wines during dinner. As I stated in my last post Oliver and Nina joined my Bride and me at our home for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Auslese, Cinsault, Franschoek, Germany, gutsabfulling, Hermitage, Moreson, Mosel, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, South Africa, Spatburgunder, Trocken, Weingut Ludger Veit Vinum Moticellum | 4 Comments

Back to the View

Posted on February 12, 2015 by thewineraconteur

On one of the days in sunny Las Vegas, my Bride requested that we have lunch at the View Wine Bar & Kitchen, where I had lunch a couple days earlier with my Son, while she had Sushi with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arroyo Seco, California, Germany, Monterey, Pinot Noir, Qualitatswein, Rheingau, Riesling, Schloss Vollrads Estate, Ventana | 2 Comments

What If?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Las Vegas, there was some free time, because the grandchildren were attending school, and their parents had work. What does one do in Las Vegas when one has free time? We shop and we dine and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Austria, Burgundy, Echezeaux, Flagey-Echezeaux, France, Fred Loimer, Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal, Lois, Pinot Noir, Vosne-Romanee | 1 Comment

“The Caller” Calls Again

Posted on January 31, 2015 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite recurring characters that I tend to mention is “The Caller,” which is a great sobriquet that a fellow Blogger “The Winegetter” dubbed him. While I was doing some mundane work at the house, I received a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Belle Glos, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Clark & Telegraph Vineyard, Malbec, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Syrah, The Possessor, Tooth & Nail Winery | Leave a comment