Tag Archives: Semillon

Mr. Lucky

Posted on January 21, 2020 by thewineraconteur

That is kind of how I feel, not that anyone would confuse me with Cary Grant, and I am not a gambler either. From the moment that I started writing this blog, I have gotten more into Social Media, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amelia Brut Rose, Barsac, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Coutet, Chateau Guirard, Cremant de Bordeaux, France, Le G de Chateau Guirard, Merlot, Methode Traditionelle, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | 1 Comment

A Great Night at The Earle

Posted on December 10, 2019 by thewineraconteur

We met The Caller and his wife at The Earle in Ann Arbor. The Caller was given his name, by one of the other Wine Bloggers and the name has stuck, and it is because there are often times when … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bouzeron, Chateau Les Mingets, Clos de la Fortune Monopole, Cote Chalonnais, France, Maison Chanzy, Sauternes, Semillon | Leave a comment

Sweetest Day 2019

Posted on October 29, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Sweetest Day is a rather important celebratory day in this household, because twenty-four years ago when my Bride and I tied the knot, it was on Sweetest Day. When I mentioned it on Social Media, it got anything from “love” … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barton & Guestier, Bonanza Winery, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Wagner Family of Wine | Leave a comment

Wines on Main

Posted on September 25, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Wines on Main is a wine shop and wine bar out in Chelsea, Michigan that I have heard about. The day finally came, my birthday that is, and my Bride asked me what I would like to do. I gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chateau de Castelnau, Entre-Deaux-Mers, France, Gary Farrell, Muscadelle, Reserve de Castelnau, Russian River Selection, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment

Christmas Day 2018

Posted on January 4, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Christmas Day is always hectic, or at least it was to us. After my Bride came back from assisting in the rites at her church for the morning mass, she came home and we exchanged the Christmas presents. The next … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged "L Apres-Midi", Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Knights Valley, Merlot, Napa Valley, Peter Michael Winery, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma County, Yao Family Wines | Leave a comment

A Night with Robbie Meyer

Posted on July 14, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Robbie Meyer is the winemaker at Murietta’s Well and while I did not have an actual meeting with, through the arrangements of Snooth, I along with forty-three other wine bloggers we did a virtual wine tasting. I was actually enthralled … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Counoise, Dry Rosé, Grenache, Livermore Valley, Mourvedre, Murrieta's Well, Orange Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, The Whip, Viognier | Leave a comment

An Enjoyable Chard

Posted on July 31, 2017 by thewineraconteur

We finally left Marquette and had to drive to Bay City, Michigan to attend a board meeting. Bay City has had its ups and downs over the years, but they definitely seem to be on the rise and that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Conundrum, E&J Gallo, Laguna Ranch Vineyard, Monterey County, Muscat Canelli, Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Santa Barbara County, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tulare County, Viognier, Wagner Family of Wine | Leave a comment

Ms. Yoga Touts

Posted on July 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

One of my dear cast of characters has sent me a couple of wines that she has enjoyed and that is why I say she touts. I should further add that tout means to suggest, and isn’t used that often, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bonny Doon Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, De Proprio Gravitas, Jax Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, Orange Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Y3 Taureau Red, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

Marche Bacchus

Posted on February 11, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Marche Bacchus is a wine shop, a wine bar and a French Bistro that overlooks a small lake populated with black swans in a residential section of Las Vegas, which is in the middle of the desert. Since we were … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Albarino, Albert Bichot, Bordeaux, Champs Martin, Chateau Gravas, Domaine Adelie, France, Mercurey, Pazo Senorans, Pinot Noir, Rias Baixas, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Spain | 2 Comments

Dinner at Vertical Detroit – Part Two

Posted on January 12, 2016 by thewineraconteur

One of the great things about having dinner at a restaurant that is also a wine bar is the selection of wines. There was so much to try and to discover and it was wonderful to see all the activity … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Barsac, California, Chateau Climens, Cypres de Climens, Dona Margarita Vineyard, France, Marimar Estate, Mas Cavalls, Pinot Noir, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sonoma Coast | 4 Comments