Tag Archives: Riesling

Rockside Vineyards

Posted on September 9, 2014 by thewineraconteur

After our visit to Wyandotte Winery, we asked if there was another winery that we should visit while we were in the Columbus area, and Rockside Vineyards was touted with the remark “they have a great Cabernet Franc.” That is … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Chancellor, Cold Hardy, Merlot, Niagara, Night Flight, Noiret, Ohio, Riesling, Rockside Vineyards, Rose, Steuben, Traminette, Valhalla, Vidal Blanc | Leave a comment

The Dakota Inn Rathskeller

Posted on August 18, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The neighborhood that I grew up in, in Southwest Detroit was at one time predominately a German area of the city, and there were other pockets elsewhere in Detroit as well. The area was once called “Ferndale” more as borough … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Drl. Burklin-Wolf, Geisbohl, Germany, Rheinpfalz, Riesling, Ruppertsberger, Spatlese | Leave a comment

Easter Dinner

Posted on April 28, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Preparations were at full steam after my Bride returned from doing readings at her church for Easter morning. The final details for the rooms with decorations and getting all of the gifts for Easter for the children; as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Riesling, San Saba Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Syrah, Washington, Wrath Estate Winery | 2 Comments

A Wine Pairing Dinner at Cellar Dusty’s

Posted on March 29, 2014 by thewineraconteur

One of the restaurants that I have wanted to go to, I finally got there. Cellar Dusty’s in Okemos, Michigan, it is owned by the same people that have the English Inn in Eaton Rapids, Michigan that I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cinsault, Columbia Valley, Domaine Ste. Michelle, Dr. Loosen, Eroica, Grenache, Indian Wells, Malbec, Merlot, Methode Champenoise, Michelle Sparkling Brut, Mouvedre, Red Wine, Riesling, Syrah, Washington | Leave a comment

A Couple of Different Wines

Posted on December 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Normally there seems to be a rhyme or a rhythm to our choices of wines that we drink, but this is not one of those articles. It seems that wines that I write about are following a certain path, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "Dago Red", Big Little Wines, Brut, Gewurztraminer, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Suttons Bay, Tire Swing Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cinsault, Darling, Distell, Germany, Hermitage, New South Africa, Papkuilsfontein Vineyards, Piesporter, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Riesling, Schubertslay, Spatlese, Tukulu, Vereinigte Hospitien | 7 Comments

Another Call from “The Caller”

Posted on November 21, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have written a couple of times about a good friend that has been given the nom de plume of “The Caller” by another blogger that I now consider a good friend as well. There are some days when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amalaya, Argentina, Calchaqui Valley, Dona Blanca, Godello, Hess Family Estates, LaPola Ribiera Sacra, Riesling, Spain, Torrentes, Torrontes, Treixadura, Verdelho | 1 Comment

Everyone Gets Into the Act

Posted on September 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Jimmy Durante used to say “Everybody gets into the act” when he was on a roll with comedy during one of appearances. I thought of this, while I was writing about the Culinary Extravaganza 2013, as most of the restaurants … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chenin Blanc, Dolcetto, Dolcetto D'Alba, Fess Parker, France, Italy, Madonna di Como, Riesling, Robertson, Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, Sauvion, South Africa, Tuscany, Vino Nobile di Montepulcia, Vouvray | 3 Comments

The Reunion

Posted on July 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The day finally arrived, for ages it seemed like it was never going to arrive and then it happened. A reunion for a group of alumni from a Junior High School from Southwest Detroit is what I am talking about. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Argentina, Black Box Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chile, Malbec, Merlot, Monterey County, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Riesling | 9 Comments

An Affordable Date Night When I Was a Student

Posted on June 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

In my early years, the place to be was Downtown Detroit as it was bustling and still a place to be. There were plenty of locations that were out of my price, unless it was a special occasion. One of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Germany, Muller Thurgau, Nierstein, Niersteiner gutes Domtal, Rheinhessen, Riesling, Spatlese | 4 Comments