Tag Archives: Riesling

Dinner at the Stables

Posted on July 12, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Imagine my surprise when I was looking at the agenda for our stay and saw that the dinner the last night was at the Stables. The Stables are a beautiful new structure that was built for the Grand Hotel and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanc de Noir, Brut, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau Grand Traverse, Domaine Chandon, Grand Hotel, L. Mawby Wines, Riesling, Trinchero Family Estates | Leave a comment

A Reception at the Jockey Club

Posted on July 6, 2015 by thewineraconteur

They say getting there is half the fun, but sometimes getting there can be nerve racking. Take in point that you have to drive about four hours, all the while checking for the times of the ferry service. We were … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blanc de Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chateau Grand Traverse, Grand Hotel, L. Mawby Wines, Leelanau Peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula, Riesling, Trinchero Family Estates | 3 Comments

Introducing “The Messenger”

Posted on June 16, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that I grew up in the tail end of an era, when people had monikers. I had to insist when my late Father passed away, that his nickname be listed in the death notice in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Andres Wine, Andrew Peller Limited, Canada, Chardonnay, Germany, Mosel, Pinot Grigio, Relax, Riesling, Roundpetal, XOXO | 1 Comment

Dearborn Farmer’s Market

Posted on May 13, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Dearborn for the last hundred years or so has been thought of as the home of the Ford Motor Car Company and rightfully so, so the thought of a Farmer’s Market may sound incongruous. It really is not as far … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Adrian, Chancellor, Chardonel, Cold Hardy, Flying Otter Vineyard & Winery, Frontenac, Michigan, Noiret, Northern Lights, Riesling, Sexy Devil, Seyval Blanc, Traminette | Leave a comment

Easter Sunday

Posted on April 9, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Everyone came over on Easter for dinner at our house, and we also celebrated four birthdays for the month as well. The menu ended up being a roast leg of lamb and turkey with all of the assorted sides that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Apothic White, Apothic Wines, California, Chardonnay, Pessagno Winery, Riesling, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard | Leave a comment

If it is February it is Time for Birthdays

Posted on February 24, 2015 by thewineraconteur

February rolled around and it was time to celebrate the birthday recipients for the month, as is our usual custom. We thought that we may have had to delay the good times, because of the potential inclement weather, but once … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blai Ferre Just, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carignan, Carinyena, Catalan, Central Coast, Chardonnay, Folset, Garnacha, Grenache, La Crema, Mos del Billo vineyard, Ona, Priorat, Riesling, Robert Mondavi, Sonoma Coast, Spain, Syrah | 4 Comments

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

Dessert Wines on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2015 by thewineraconteur

After our dinner, while we were finishing our red wines, no one had room for any dessert, and we had planned on making Bananas Foster, that grand dessert from the French Quarter of New Orleans. The conversations were flowing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Auslese, Bordeaux, Chateau du Pavillon, Dr. Hermann, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Erden, Erdener Pralat, France, Germany, Mosel, Muscadelle, Riesling, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 3 Comments

Wine is in the Air on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 16, 2015 by thewineraconteur

One of the greatest benefits that I have acquired since I started writing these articles, is the fellow writers that I have corresponded with, became cyber friends with and I have even met one fellow Blogger and I have really … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Auslese, Bischoffliches Priesterseminar-Trier, Erden, Erdener Treppchen, Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling | 8 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