Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc

Company For Dinner

Posted on January 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride enjoys have company over for dinner, but there are dinners that get her crazy, like if she hasn’t ever been in the kitchen before. Certain situations get her antsy, which is alright, but I don’t want to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Cima Collina, Hilltop Ranch, Merry Edwards Winery, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County | 2 Comments

I Guess Jack Benny Started It All

Posted on January 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

Granted that today, many people may not recognize the name Jack Benny, but if you do, you remember a great comedian, who created two images of himself that will be forever etched in one’s memory. One is that he was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Carmenet Reserve, Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson, Proprietary Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Vintner's Collection, Vintner's Reserve | Leave a comment

Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte

Posted on January 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We were doing some tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and little did I know that my Bride thought she needed a few more presents under the tree for me. So, she had an ulterior motive, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, France, Le Petit Haut Lafitte, Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte, Merlot, Pessac-Leognan, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Christmas 2023

Posted on January 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We had a very busy morning on Christmas, not only did we open our presents and she sneaks a couple that I didn’t know about; she also lectors at her church, and then she did a Christmas Mass and delivered … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc Sec, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Chateau Guiraud, France, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Glera, Italy, L. Mawby Vineyards, L. Mawby Wines, La Marca Winery, Le G de Chateau Guirard, Mawby Sparkling, Michigan, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Veneto | Leave a comment

Christmas Dinner 2023 with Two Raconteurs

Posted on December 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without The Wine Raconteur, Jr., a sobriquet that he gave himself, when he guest wrote a couple of articles for me. We met when I was posting a job at his college and he immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bodegas Manzanos, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau d"Yquem "Y", Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Louer Family, Manzanos Red Wine, Napa Valley, Port, Rioja, Roberts + Rogers Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Tempranillo, Vino Tinto | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving 2023 Part One

Posted on November 30, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Thanksgiving was originally created as a holiday in America by Abraham Lincoln to be celebrated on the last Thursday in the month of November, FDR attempted to change the date, but the populace created a backlash and the holiday went … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Chardonnay, Cote de Beaune, Domaine Albert Bichot, Famille Sichel, France, Haute Cote de Beaune, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sirius Bordeaux Blanc, Vielles Vignes de Chardonnay | Leave a comment

September 2023 Birthdays

Posted on October 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself. My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect. Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Charteau Marjosse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Domaine du Vieux, Entre-Deaux-Mers, Famille Joly, France, Garnacha, Grenache, Les Vieux Clos, Monastrell, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Savennieres, Semillon, Syrah, Telegramme, Telegraphe, Vieux Telegraphe, Vignobles Brunier, Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant | 2 Comments

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

First Two Courses with Wine at Vertical Detroit

Posted on September 22, 2023 by thewineraconteur

When we got settled at the table at Vertical Detroit, after the initial seven wines at the wine tasting courtesy of the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The First Course was a Charcuterie and Cheese Board placed strategically among … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "Bordeaux of South America", Augustine, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canon-Fronsac, Chateau Auguste, Chateau Gaby, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Grand Rose, Merlot, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Silver | Leave a comment

Café Boulud in Toronto

Posted on July 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

As I said one of the joys of finding a fine dinner experience in Toronto, which should have been easy, was difficult, because it was Canada Day. My brain decided that the best chance of finding a nice dinner was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Castelnau de Suduiraut, Chardonnay, Chateau Suduiraut, Domaine Louis Moreau, France, Petit Chablis, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain, Tempranillo, Vina Bujanda | 4 Comments