Tag Archives: Prosecco

Our Last Night With the Graduates

Posted on June 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We finally got together with My Favorite Daughter and her family, and we were going to start by an annual tradition, and bowl a couple of games, but there was major tournament and there were no open lanes for rank … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Charmat Method, Cinsault, Diving into Hampton Water, France, Gambino Cuvee, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, GV Liquid Group, Hampton Water, Italy, Languedoc, Mourvedre, Prosecco, Syrah, Tommaso Gambino | 2 Comments

A Wine Delivery to The Caller

Posted on January 12, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were going to meet The Caller, as they live in a remote area, and they asked us to get them some wine. Which was opportune, as we could get together to see them for the Christmas season, as they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Belleruche, Bourboulenc, Charmat Method, Clairette, Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Da Luca, France, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Glera, Grenache Blanc, Italy, M. Chapoutier, Marinotti Method, Mourisco Tinto, Otima 10, Porto, Portugal, Prosecco, Roussanne, Sousao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Barroca, Tinto Cao, Tinto Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Veneto, Viognier, Warre's | Leave a comment

Russo Ristorante & Mercato

Posted on August 16, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I have been on social media for over twelve years and I have met many people, and most have been interesting and a pleasure, and a small percentage that have not. I became reacquainted with plenty of former classmates and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Academia, Ariddu, Charmat Process, Glera, Grillo, Italy, Martinotti Method, Prosecco, Riddu, Rlossese Bianco, Russo Legacy, Sicily, Societa' Agricola Collina Del Sole, Vollpicello | 4 Comments

A Birthday Lunch for My Bride’s Bestie

Posted on February 4, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We went out and celebrated one of my Bride’s best friends who is not a relative, but they are perfect together. They were in the same industry forever, and they kind of worked together in the same companies; but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brut Rose, Chardonnay, Glera, Italy, Malbec, Malbech, Pinot Nero, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Santa Margherita, Vino Spumante | 7 Comments

Christmas 2023

Posted on January 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We had a very busy morning on Christmas, not only did we open our presents and she sneaks a couple that I didn’t know about; she also lectors at her church, and then she did a Christmas Mass and delivered … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc Sec, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Chateau Guiraud, France, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Glera, Italy, L. Mawby Vineyards, L. Mawby Wines, La Marca Winery, Le G de Chateau Guirard, Mawby Sparkling, Michigan, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Veneto | Leave a comment

The Grotto at the Inn at Saint John’s

Posted on October 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I may have been named after a Saint, but I certainly don’t refer to our home in such lofty terms. Saint John’s Resort has a history that began in the late Forties when St. John’s Provincial Seminary opened its doors … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Villa Sparina, Brut, Chardonnay, Cortese, Gavi, Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Gavi di Gavi, Gavi DOCG, Glera, Italy, Piedmonte, Prosecco, Scarpetta Wines | Leave a comment

The Start of a Getaway

Posted on February 25, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My poor Bride has been in constant motion, since her Mother died, and even with being the executor, she made arrangements to get away. With us both being retired, it is a new phase for us, and she is being … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Italy, Prosecco | Leave a comment

Christmas Day 2022

Posted on January 6, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Another sister had volunteered her home for a Christmas brunch, it was the first Christmas without the Matriarch of the family and the sisters were all trying to test the waters to continue traditions. Last year as in all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Andre Champagne Cellars, Asolo Prosecco, Blanchetta, Boschera, California, California Champagne, Charmat Method, E&J Gallo, Glera, Italy, Member's Mark, Perera, Prosecco, Prosecco Superiore | Leave a comment

Christmas Eve 2022

Posted on January 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

What by all rights in a proper setting, Christmas Eve would have been a totally joyous occasion, but with the Matriarch of my Bride’s family having passed away within the year, it was a day of observation and reflection. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Bodega Aleanna, Cabernet Franc, Charmat Method, El Enemigo, Glera, Italy, La Marca Winery, Malbec, Mendoza, Prosecco | 1 Comment

An Eightieth Birthday

Posted on June 10, 2022 by thewineraconteur

You may think this is about me, but I haven’t made this milestone. It was going to be a surprise party, but at the last minute, his wife thought the stress might be a shock, so she told him. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Barranca, Bodega Abito, Cabernet Franc, Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA, Famiglia Zonin, Maipu, Malbec, Mendoza, Prosecco, Rose, Syrah | Leave a comment