Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc

Flyleaf

Posted on June 3, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Some people already think I am strange, and I probably am, but when I read the paper, periodical or social media and see someplace interesting, I file it away under a category that I call “Ideas.” Now the term “flyleaf” … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Chenin Blanc, Domaine Pichot, France, Joseph Mellot, Les Rouesses, Loire, Quincy, Sauvignon Blanc, Vouvray | 2 Comments

The Four Vagabonds

Posted on May 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We found ourselves at the historic Dearborn Inn, which just recently reopened after about a two-year renovation. Some say that it is the first airport hotel in America, as right across the street Henry Ford had a private airport and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, California, Dollarhide Ranch, France, Jean Marc Barthez, Mary Taylor Wine, Napa Valley, Rutherford Estate Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, St. Supery | 3 Comments

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

Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part Four

Posted on April 27, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were coming up to the end of the Bordeaux Wine Tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, as I looked at the printout furnished for the tasting. As I always count the wine selections to figure out … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Gruaud Larose, Chateau Troplong Mondot, France, Medoc, Merlot, Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru, Saint-Julien, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 5 Comments

Bordeaux Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on April 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I was back at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for another wine tasting and this time it was all wines from the Bordeaux region and eleven of the twelve wines were from the 2022 vintage. The first wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Tour de Bessan, Chateau Marjosse, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Malbec, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot, Muscadelle, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | Leave a comment

Cagney’s

Posted on March 17, 2025 by thewineraconteur

When I heard that the steak house on the ship was named Cagney’s all I could think of was “you dirty rat” as I guess I have watched too many Warner Brothers films and watched Rich Little and Frank Gorshin … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barolo, Castagnole delle Lanze, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chile, Dogliotti, Domaines de Rothschild (Lafite), France, Grenache, Italy, Lange, Le Cellier de Princes, Los Vascos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Nebbiolo, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Vina Las Vascos | Leave a comment

The Wedding Reception

Posted on March 5, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The great thing was that the Bride looked lovely and they had a wonderful ceremony which is the desire of all the attendees. Between the time of the wedding and the reception, all that were joining in for the honeymoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged 6eme Sens Blanc, Chardonnay, Crianza, Dow's, France, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache Blanc, Grupo Olarra, IGP Pays d'Oc, Mourisco Tinto, Port, Porto, Portugal, Quinta do Bomfilm, Rioja, Sauvignon Blanc, Single Quinta Vintage Porto, Souzao, Spain, SQVP, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Viognier | Leave a comment

Dinner After the Play

Posted on February 8, 2025 by thewineraconteur

When my Bride and her friend were planning to go see “A Beautiful Noise” they were also deciding where to go for dinner. Her friend had said a couple of times that she would like to try Le Supreme, since … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arnaud de Villeneuve, Domaine de L'Alliance, Domaine Regis Minet, France, Grenache Blanc, IGP Catalanes, Loire, Muscadelle, Pouilly Fume, Rancio, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon, Tabacal Dos, Tresmontaine, vieilles vignes | Leave a comment

Christmas with The Wine Raconteur Jr. 2024 Part Two

Posted on January 18, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While my Bride was getting the main course prepared, she also had made her Caesar Salad, and vegetables. The main course of the meal, she started preparing the night before, as she was making two different types of Ribs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barolo, Bodegas Manzanos, California, Cascine Rivette e Marena, Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, Grenache, Italy, Korbin Kameron, Manzanos Red Wine, Marchesi Villadoria, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Serralunga, Sonoma County, Sweet Isla, Tempranillo, Vino Tinto | 2 Comments

Christmas With The Wine Raconteur Jr. 2024 – Part One

Posted on January 15, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I have an appreciation for nom de plumes, and so does The Wine Raconteur Jr., as he gave himself that sobriquet years ago, when he asked me, if he could try guest writing a couple of articles. I met him … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Auxerrois, Bordeaux Blanc, Chardonnay, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", Cote Chalonnais, Cremant de Bourgogne, Domaine Albert Bichot, France, Maconnaise, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Ygrec | Leave a comment