Tag Archives: Sancerre

A Leisurely Day in Petoskey

Posted on September 18, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were now in Petoskey, which is a little more than a hop, skip and a jump from Mackinaw Island, but then everything tends to be more spread out in the northern part of Michigan. You may have heard of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged France, Joseph Mellot, La Chatellenie, Loire, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment

Chicane

Posted on May 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were recently invited by some friends to go to a new restaurant, Chicane in the Old Village in Plymouth, Michigan. They did a magnificent job renovating a restaurant that I haven’t been to, for at least thirty years ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cave Vinicoe e Kietzenheim-Kaysersberg, Celani Family Wines, Cremant D'Alsace, Domaine Cherrier et Fils, France, Loire, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Napa Valley, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Proprietary Red Wine, Robusto, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, The Furst | Leave a comment

Easter 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by thewineraconteur

For years, I have written about the large family gatherings we would have for holidays and birthdays. It gradually became that way, as my Bride, before we met, was the daughter that was always cooking with her mother for events, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Five, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Domaine Daulny, France, Loire, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Sancerre, Spring Mountain District | Leave a comment

Thirty-One and Counting

Posted on April 27, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is hard to believe that my Bride and I met one night, thirty-one years ago at a singles dance. We have been basically been together every day since. Of course, I also told her that I was going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barbeito, Domaine Daulny, France, Historic Series, Les Clos de Chaudenay, Madeira, Portugal, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Savannah, The Rare Wine Company, Verdelho, Verdelho Madeira, Verdelho Special Reserve | Leave a comment

Oak & Reel

Posted on October 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride puts up with me, and sometimes I don’t know how she does it, but she pampers with attention and indulgence, and she is part of why my birthday celebrations get extended longer each year, as the years seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged di Lenardo Vineyards, Friuli, Italy, Monovitigno, Sancerre, Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia IGT | 2 Comments

More French Rosé Wines at a Tasting

Posted on July 7, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Considering that we were outsiders among the regulars at Bar Pigalle for their casual wine tasting event, we eventually fit in, for sure my Bride did. I was just holding my own, as I have always drunk at my own … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chateau Morgues du Gres, Costieres de Nimes, France, Grenache Noir, L'Authentique, Loire, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Rhone, Sancerre, Syrah, Thomas Labaille | Leave a comment

Arta’s Italian Restaurant

Posted on December 11, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were finally able to connect with The Caller and his charming wife. They are retired and almost impossible to get a date with, as they are always on the go. We finally did connect and then it was where … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Domaine Alain Normand, Domaine Gueneau, France, Henriques & Henriques, Les Griottes, Loire Valley, Maconnaise, Madeira, Rainwater Madeira, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Tinta Negra Mole | Leave a comment

Shopping and Wining in Summerlin

Posted on October 26, 2022 by thewineraconteur

This was the first time that both of us were retired and in Las Vegas, actually, it was the first trip as Senior Citizens, and we definitely ignored any retirement budget that we haven’t created. We were still on Detroit … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cuvee Belle Dame, Domaine Vacheron, France, Loire Valley, Pinot Noir, Sancerre | Leave a comment

Noshing and Shopping in Holland, Michigan

Posted on September 30, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were walking up and down the downtown of Holland, Michigan, there was me tagging along with my Bride and Ms. Yoga. We even did the Farmer’s Market and thankfully, we came in Ms. Yoga’s rental car, so there wasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chardonnay, Domaine Astruc "dA", Domaines Paul Mas, Dundee Hills, France, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc, Lucien Crochet, Oregon, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Stoller Family Estate, Viognier, Willamette Valley | 2 Comments

A Great Dinner to Finish What van Gogh Started

Posted on July 12, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It was a such a pleasant day that we had with our son and his wife, first the Immersive van Gogh exhibit, then off to a street side wine bar at The Royce and finally dinner at Vertical Detroit. Vertical … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Clos du Meix Garnier Monopole, Cote de Beaune, Domaine Daulny, Domaine Monthelie-Douhairet-Porcheret, France, Le Clos de Chaudenay, Monthelie, Pinot Noir, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc | 1 Comment