Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc

When You Just Want Something Different

Posted on May 1, 2022 by thewineraconteur

There are times when you are having dinner at home, but nothing really fancy, though with my Bride she does try to make everything special. We just finished the season of Lent and in this house, it means that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bernardus Winery, Bordeaux Blanc, California, Chardonnay, France, Le G de Chateau Guirard, Monterey, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sierra Mar Vineyard | Leave a comment

Two from Livio Felluga

Posted on April 19, 2022 by thewineraconteur

While I was doing a wine tasting with an Instagram blogger at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, we had a chance to try another two wines that were not on the original curated wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Abbazia di Rosazzo, Colli Orientali de Friuli DOC, Friulano, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, Livio Felluga, Malvasia Istriana, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Rosazzo DOCG, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment

Two Potential for the Cellar

Posted on April 5, 2022 by thewineraconteur

When I stop at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, I am always hoping to find our next go-to wine. I am also looking at wines for cellar potential, but my Bride keeps suggesting that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola La Ragnaie, France, Italy, Jardin en Fleurs, Loire Valley, Rosso Toscano, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, Troncone | 2 Comments

Cars as Art with Wine in Detroit

Posted on January 21, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Detroit is surrounded by art, in more ways than you can imagine. My Bride and I needed a date day, and the cinema didn’t do it. We both enjoy museums and we have one of the leading art museums in … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Babich Wines White Label, California, Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Storypoint | Leave a comment

Christmas Eve 2021

Posted on December 30, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It is always a wonderful time of the year to spend time with family and we do, even if it is frowned upon in this era. All of my life, the Christmas season is about family, food and good times … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Concept, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Famille Sichel, France, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, The Benchland | Leave a comment

An Encore Tasting with Korbin Ming

Posted on December 22, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I can’t think of a better way to spend an hour or so tasting wines at my favorite wine shop The Fine Wine Shop in Livonia, Michigan. I know that sometimes I sound like a broken record always mentioning this … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Korbin Kameron, Merlot, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Senior, Junior and Chester-Part Two

Posted on December 18, 2021 by thewineraconteur

It was an interesting event, our first dinner, as well as a Christmas dinner in our new dining room, and my poor Bride had to be shuffling about in this “boot” that would allow her to walk, while her bone … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Korbin Kameron, Late Harvest, Malbec, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sweet Isla | Leave a comment

Back to Chandler’s

Posted on September 29, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The chronology of September is a bit off, but we also squeezed in a trip up to the northern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. When you talk to Michiganders, you get many different answers for where to go, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chorey-Les-Beaune, Cote de Beaune, Famille Sichel, France, Joseph Drouhin, Maison Sichel, Pinot Noir, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

A Wine Day in New Baltimore

Posted on September 15, 2021 by thewineraconteur

As the days pass quicker, at least once a year, I know that I can celebrate my day and have a bit of selfish-indulgence. Well actually, I think that I may be stretching the day longer and longer each year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Cheap Date, Gen5, Gewurztraminer, Lodi, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Vino del Sol, Viognier, Washington Street Wine House | Leave a comment

A House Party

Posted on August 20, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Some times a party is announced, just because. Especially after the lockdown, it doesn’t take much to get people together. Even impromptu parties can be easy, especially during the summer months. Most men like to barbecue, and years ago I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Daou Vineyards, Elizabeth Spencer, Mendocino County, Paso Robles, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment