Tag Archives: Pinotage

Lange Twins Aglianico Rosé and Mettler Family Pinotage

Posted on April 10, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that we were pretty geeked up trying these sample wines courtesy of snooth.com and the virtual wine tasting; and all the wines were from Lodi, California and all lesser known varietals.  It has only been in … Continue reading →

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Fort Ross Wines

Posted on August 3, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Diana Schweiger, the National Sales Manager for Fort Ross Vineyards was conducting the wine tasting at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  When we got there, there was not a crowd at the moment, which made it easier for … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The July Birthdays

Posted on July 7, 2014 by thewineraconteur

As I have written before we get together once a month to celebrate all the birthdays in the families at one time. It is more economical and convenient to just have one big party each month and it has become … Continue reading →

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My Third Pinotage Wine

Posted on April 30, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Pinotage is the national varietal of South Africa, and it is not that prevalent here in the states, at least I have not seen it that often. It is a cross between two varietals Pinot Noir and Cinsault (Hermitage in … Continue reading →

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A Blogger Cooks (Part Two)

Posted on December 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

While still with our gracious hosts of Oliver and Nina, dinner was finished.   What would be considered the norm, when two wine Bloggers get together the conversation always returns to wine.  We were still discussing the “dirt” or terroir of … Continue reading →

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A Few More Wines

Posted on October 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Since I think I covered most of the tables that really held my interest at the Culinary Extravaganza 2013 this will be my last post of that event until next year, if I am fortunate to go again.  My Bride … Continue reading →

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