Tag Archives: Rose

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

Lorenzo Gatteschi and a Wine Tasting

Posted on May 31, 2022 by thewineraconteur

By now, if you have read any of my articles, you realize that I am a creature of habit and I tend to visit my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I am an old war-horse … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Gaiole, Italy, Podere Ciona, Rose, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT | 1 Comment

“Open Road” and “Grace”

Posted on May 21, 2022 by thewineraconteur

There I was walking up the steps at The Royce going up to the mezzanine to have a tasting with Mike Laing of Mawby Sparkling and bigLITTLE Wines. After they made sure that we were registered and paid, we were … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged bigLITTLE Wines, Brut Rose, Chardonnay, Grace, Leelanau Peninsula, Marechal Foch, Mawby Sparkling, Methode Champenoise, Michigan, Open Road, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Regent, Riesling, Rose | 1 Comment

Another Tasting Session with Tom Celani

Posted on December 8, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I was told and then I also got a follow-up test message that Tom Celani was going to visit my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The last time he was here for a tasting was … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Celani Family Wines, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Rose | Leave a comment

And a Duckhorn Migration 1996

Posted on September 19, 2021 by thewineraconteur

We were celebrating the August and September birthdays at one of the sister’s homes, as they have an inground swimming pool and the weekend might be the last hurrah for the season. Since, my Bride is one of five daughters … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Aire, Alicante Bouschet, Azal-Tinto, Borracal, Brancelho, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Decoy, Docal, Duckhorn Vineyards, Espadeiro, Espadeiro-Mole, Gazela, Grand-Noir, Labrusco, Merlot, Migration, Napa Valley, Padeiro-de-Basto, Pedral, Petit Verdot, Pical, Portugal, Rabo-de-Ovelha, Rose, Sogrape Vinhos, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira-Petra, Verdelho-Tinto, Vinhao, Vinho Verde Tinto | Leave a comment

August 2021 Club Selections

Posted on August 26, 2021 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite outings is going to The Fine Wine Source, my local wine shop and getting the two wine bottles that are the monthly wine club choices. That is a great perk for the club members and for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Gabarre, Columbia Valley, France, Luke Wines, Merlot, Rose, Syrah, The Companion, Wahluke Slope, Washington | Leave a comment

Wine Club July 2021

Posted on July 17, 2021 by thewineraconteur

My local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source issued their two selections for the month. I am proud to say that this fine institution probably survived during the economic upheaval of the last almost two years by our harridan’s fiats, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Airfield Estates, Bombshell, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Gamay, La Vignette, Malbec, Merlot, Red Blend, Rose, Syrah, Thierry Delauney, Touraine, Washington, Yakima Valley | Leave a comment

Two Summer Wines

Posted on July 7, 2021 by thewineraconteur

There are days when I walk into my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and every wine is a winner. Actually, that is every time I stop in, because they don’t carry the usual run-of-the-mill wines that are found … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsault, Cotes de Provence, France, Grand Reserve, Grenache, Ixsir Winery, La Plage, La Vidaubanaise, Lebanon, Les Maitres de la Vidaubanaise, Merlot, Mourvedre, Rose, Rose du Var IGP, Syrah | Leave a comment

Going Home from Vegas

Posted on May 30, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The last time we were in Las Vegas was in January 2019 and I have photos of snow on the palm trees and on the mountains, and when we flew back, we had a blizzard that didn’t look bad, until … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Charles & Charles, Del Vento, Delle Venezie DOC, Grenache, Italy, Mourvedre, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Syrah, Trinchero Family Estates | Leave a comment

From King’s Crossing to San Francisco

Posted on October 24, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We were at King’s Crossing railway station at Gate 9¾, getting ready to board the Hogwarts Express and I was traveling with a wand carrying woman. If none of this makes sense you have probably ignored one of the major … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Adelaida District, California, Chile, Emiliano, Grenache, Halter Ranch, Mourvedre, Natura, Paso Robles, Picpoul Blanc, Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Casablanca | Leave a comment