Tag Archives: Sangiovese

Dinner at Le Cirque

Posted on March 30, 2016 by thewineraconteur

What a great way to spend an evening away and to celebrate a birthday at the legendary Le Cirque in the wonderful Bellagio Hotel. The glamour and the richness of the evening were just beginning. We were all doing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining | Tagged Bethel Heights Vineyards Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Eola-Amity Hills, France, Furmint, Harslevelu, Hungary, Italy, Le Sughere di Frassinello, Loire Valley, Maremma Toscana, Merlot, Muscat de Lunel, Oregon, Pascal Jolivet, Pinot Noir, Rocca di Frassinello, Sancerre, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, The Royal Tokaji Wine Company, Tokay Aszu, Willamette Valley | Leave a comment

A Chicago Memory

Posted on February 3, 2016 by thewineraconteur

How can one not enjoy Social Media? I saw a post from the Gene & Georgetti restaurant announcing that Elizabeth Doyle was performing at their new location and it made me smile. First off, one has to realize that Chicago … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino, Burgundy, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, France, Grands Eschezeaux, Italy, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tuscany | 2 Comments

How to Upset a Surprise Party

Posted on January 20, 2016 by thewineraconteur

This has to be the dreaded thought for all that plan for surprise parties. The arabesque intricacies that are necessary to make it all work out for the best. Allow me to state emphatically that it was not me, before … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Il Boro Pian di Nova, Italy, Sangiovese, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma-Cutrer, Syrah, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Dinner with the Wine Raconteur Jr.

Posted on December 23, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Christmas time is always a special time to be with friends and family. One of my favorite perks of writing these memories about wine is that I am allowed to give “nom de plume” aliases to some of the cast … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Avigonesi, Canailo Nero, Caves Jean Bourdy, Chardonnay, Cremant du Jura, France, Italy, Jura, Mammolo, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Vino Nobile di Montepulcia | 2 Comments

Culinary Extravaganza 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

It was the time for the 24’Th annual celebration of food and wine to benefit Schoolcraft College students and the Culinary Arts Program. The event is held at the VisTaTech Center/Waterman Wing of Schoolcraft College, which may be the finest … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Cru Wine Company, Gamble Family Vineyard, Long Meadow Ranch Winery, Mariposa Wine Company, Merlot, Monterey County, Napa Valley, Oregon, Petite Sirah, Ranch House Red, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Seven Hills Winery, Vineyard Montage, Yountville | Leave a comment

A Fifth Reunion

Posted on August 5, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Woodrow Wilson Junior High School was an amazing school and holds a fond memory for the majority of the students that attended there, and I am sure, even for the faculty. We just had our fifth non-year reunion as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Banfi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Centine, Italy, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Santa Margherita, Toscana IGT, Valdadige DOC | 4 Comments

Organic Wines

Posted on July 22, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There are weeks that sometimes go by, when I wonder if anyone is reading my writings. Then out of the blue, I will get a note on Social Media from one of my friends asking me a question about wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Bagordi, California, Heller Estate, Italy, Malbec, Monterey County, Navardia, Rioja, Sangiovese, Spain, Syrah, Ziobaffa Toscana Red | 4 Comments

A Pleasant Evening on Memorial Day

Posted on June 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Monday of the Memorial Day weekend has become a quiet day for me, for the last couple of years. I totally appreciate the solemnity of the day and can appreciate all the brave men and women who have given … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Ca'Marcanda, Company Fleret, Czechoslovakia, Gaja, Italy, Merlot, Promis, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, Svestka Plum Spirit, Syrah, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Almost Back Home Again

Posted on March 6, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The other day I went to another planning meeting for my Junior High School open reunion. It is an open reunion because one could attend it, if they only attended the school for even one year, but it has also … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chianti Classico, Italy, Riserva, Ruffino Riserva Ducale, Sangiovese, Tuscany | 2 Comments

Dinner with My Club

Posted on March 2, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Once a month I join with my fellow friends for our dinner club, and our hosts this evening chose a place that I have written about many times already. If one goes to the Plymouth Historical Museum, one can even … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Canaiolo, Chianti, Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Italy, Malvasia Bianca, Mammolo, Ruffino, Sangiovese, Trebbiano, Tuscany | 2 Comments