Tag Archives: Rias Baixas

P. F. Chang’s

Posted on March 9, 2019 by thewineraconteur

The last time that we were in Las Vegas, my Bride promised one of the grandsons that we would take them to P.F. Chang’s. I was totally surprised that none of the family in Vegas had ever eaten there. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarino, Bodegas Fillaboa, Galicia, Glera, Il Fresco, Italy, Prosecco, Rias Baixas, Spain, Spumante, Treviso-Veneto, Villa Sandi | Leave a comment

Cork & Thorn

Posted on February 21, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I am always looking for new venues to try wines, and Cork & Thorn is one that I discovered through Social Media. As we took our daily walks from our hotel to Tivoli Village across the road we found this … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Lo Nuevo Covello, Rias Baixas, Spain | 3 Comments

Marche Bacchus

Posted on February 11, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Marche Bacchus is a wine shop, a wine bar and a French Bistro that overlooks a small lake populated with black swans in a residential section of Las Vegas, which is in the middle of the desert. Since we were … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarino, Albert Bichot, Bordeaux, Champs Martin, Chateau Gravas, Domaine Adelie, France, Mercurey, Pazo Senorans, Pinot Noir, Rias Baixas, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain | 2 Comments

Vinsetta Grill

Posted on January 22, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We recently had a chance to have dinner with our Son and his wife and we tried to choose a location that was between us geographically. We chose Vinsetta Grill and all we met there from our different routes. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarino, Bodegas Condes de Alberei, California, Chardonnay, Franciscan Estate, Franciscan Oakville Estate, Galicia, Napa Valley, Rias Baixas, Spain | Leave a comment

Wine Dotte Bistro

Posted on August 1, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The second day of the Wyandotte Art Fair and I was getting my sea-legs back, after working a twelve plus hour day, and I was out of practice. On the second day I only had to work an eight hour … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarinho, Albarino, Chateau Moncontour, Chenin Blanc, France, Jose Limeres, Licia, Loire, Pineau de la Loire, Rias Baixas, Spain, Vouvray | 1 Comment

Grape Street

Posted on March 24, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Another beautiful day in Summerlin during our trip to Las Vegas and of course in the morning hours our grandchildren were in school; so what to do? There is always shopping to do and we found ourselves in Downtown Summerlin, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarino, Balleto, California, Morgadio, Pinot Noir, Rias Baixas, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Spain | 2 Comments

A Pleasant Afternoon

Posted on March 14, 2016 by thewineraconteur

One of the pleasurable pursuits that we enjoy while in Las Vegas is the chance to walk across the street from our hotel and go to Tivoli Village in Summerlin. For several years we watched this area being built, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarino, Firesteed Cellars, Galicia, Martin Codax, Oregon, Pinot Gris, Rias Baixas, Rogue Valley, Spain, Willamette Valley | 2 Comments

A Few More Assorted Wines

Posted on October 18, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There were a few more wines that I thought I should share with you from the Culinary Extravaganza 2015. These wines were located on the International Table and were furnished through Eagle Eye Brands, and the wine was underwritten by … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Alto Colchagua Valley, Carmenere, Chile, Croatia, Enjingi, Galicia, Germany, Grasevina, Joh. Jos. Prum, Koyle, La Ardilla, Mar de Envero Troupe, Moscato de Valencia, Mosel, Muscat of Alexandria, Rapel Valley, Rias Baixas, Riesling, Sonnenuhr, Spain, Wehlener, Welshriesling | Leave a comment

International Albarino Day

Posted on August 23, 2015 by thewineraconteur

August 2, has been declared International Albarino Day, and as always I am late. I just ask for your indulgence, as I always have so many articles written and then I forget to check about these wine days. Actually I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarino, Minho, Portugal, Rias Baixas, Spain | Leave a comment

A Couple of Phone Calls from The Caller

Posted on October 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Over the course of these articles, I have kept the cast of characters to a minimum, though in reality, this Raconteur has met and knows some very colorful characters. The one cast member that gets the most attention is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Albarinho, Albarino, Carignan, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, Domaine de Paris, France, Galicia, Grenache, Paco & Lola, Rias Baixas, Rosalia de Castro, Soc. Coop. Arousana, Southern Rhone, Spain, Syrah, vieilles vignes | Leave a comment